Overview

They study a material’s properties and structure, evaluate its performance, and improve or customize it. Materials engineers also design reliable, economical manufacturing processes, and select the best material for the final product.

Careers

Ceramic engineer

Component engineer

Metallurgical engineer

Materials scientist

Polymer engineer

Process engineer

Procurement engineer

Quality control engineer

Research and development engineer

Consultant

What will I study?

The curriculum of the Materials Science and Engineering program at the University of Minnesota includes:

courses on the fundamentals of engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, composites) and the science of materials (thermodynamics, kinetics, electronic, magnetic, optical properties)

hands-on learning in the Valspar Undergraduate Teaching Lab on materials structure, properties, performance, and processing

You may choose elective courses that focus on a specialty area. Because chemical engineering and materials science are combined in a single department, there are unique opportunities to pursue a double major and work with faculty on research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multivariable Calculus

Numerical Methods

Mechanics for Materials+

Thermodynamics

Metals and Alloys

Electrical & Magnetic Properties of Materials

Structural Characterization Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 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

Minneapolis, 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

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18626 USD / year

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Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 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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Careers

What will I study?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

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