Overview

They investigate the relationship between the structure of materials at the atomic or molecular level and their macroscopic properties. Generally speaking, materials scientists use existing materials to improve a product or process or develop new materials and processing methods, often connected to pursuits in nano-, bio-, structural, and optical engineering and electronics.

They work in many different industries such as chemicals, electronics, transportation, communications and aerospace, as well as financial, educational and legal concerns in these sectors.

Why Materials Science and Engineering at Lehigh University?

Because you want to spend your days working with materials like glasses, metals, biomaterials and nanocomposites

Because you enjoy studying materials on a macroscopic level and want to apply your knowledge to large-scale processes and products

Because you want to develop new materials and processing methods

Programme Structure

What you'll gain:

Students in the program are provided with hands-on laboratory experiences, research opportunities and summer internships.

Students have taken part in projects at government laboratories, in industry or at other universities, both in the United States and abroad.

Students are also able to pursue a senior project in close collaboration with a faculty member.

Projects are interdisciplinary and vary from stainless-steel welding to microelectronic packaging. Lehigh's microscopy facility—the most advanced university-based center of its kind in the United States plays a major role in the materials science curriculum.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bethlehem, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application with Lehigh Questions and Writing Supplement

Recommendations and Reports

School Report (including counselor recommendation) and Official High School Transcript

Teacher Recommendation (one)

Mid-year School Report and Transcript

Final School Report and Transcript$70 Application Fee

Official SAT or ACT scores - Optional

English Proficiency Requirement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66810 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66810 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

66810 USD / year

≈ 66810 USD / year

Living costs

Bethlehem

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why Materials Science and Engineering at Lehigh University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bethlehem

Funding

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