M.S Materials Science and Engineering at University of California 2026 Entry : Fee , Admission, documents, deadline etc

Los Angeles, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1919established year
43800enrollment
Public
Los Angelescampus
8.0/10

Master of Science [M.S] (Materials Science and Engineering)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

$36,297 /Yr

1 Students Applied
1 Students Admitted

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For Fall Intake - Dec 9, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$36297

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Food & Housing$26091
Transportation$3465

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$33238
2023$11700
2021$11442

Important Dates

Note that the dates & deadlines for 2026 intake are tentative and are yet to confirmed

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake Dec 9, 2025

Applications to the Master of Science (M.S.) Materials Science and Engineering program at the University of California are now open for the Fall 2026 intake. The application deadline is December 9, 2025.

Indian students may be eligible for the Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program, offering a financial award of $24,000.

The M.S. Materials Science and Engineering program at the University of California consists of the following modules:

S.No Course Name Type
1 Thermodynamics of Solids Core Course
2 Solid State Diffusion and Reaction Kinetics Core Course
3 Structure and Analysis of Solids Core Course
4 Electronic and Photonic Properties of Materials Elective Course
5 Biomaterials and Medical Devices Elective Course
6 Polymer Science and Engineering Elective Course
7 Mechanics of Soft Materials Elective Course
8 Energy Materials and Applications Elective Course
9 Nanomaterials and Properties Elective Course
10 Sustainable Materials Design and Processing Elective Course

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category Details
School Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Academic Requirement Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in any field.
English Language Requirements
  • TOEFL: Minimum score of 560 (paper-based) or 87 (internet-based); recommended section-wise iBT scores – Writing: 25, Speaking: 24, Reading: 21, Listening: 17

  • IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 7.0

Application Fee $155  (non-refundable).
Application URL Application Portal
Documents Required
  • Online Application
  • Academic Records: Upload scanned transcripts; originals required only after admission.
  • Letters of Recommendation: Three required from professional or academic supervisors.
  • Essays: Two required; one optional.
  • Work History/Resume: Recommended but not required (quantitative experience preferred).
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for non-native English speakers, with some exemptions.
  • Professional Designations (CFA, FRM, etc.): Can be included in the application.
  • Interview: By invitation only.
Credits 36 units.

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

87 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

155

Application Fees

36

ECTS Credits


Ranking

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Engineering 16 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 145 in USA 2025)

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Engineering 22 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 73 in USA 2025)

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Engineering 13 out of 198 in Global Ranking
( #13 out of 159 in USA 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program$24,000Must have a GPA of 3.5 or better
Charles F. Scott Fellowship$15,000Graduate students with baccalaureates from UCLA


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