Overview

From aerospace components to biomaterials and from nanoscale technology to 3-D printing, Materials Scientists and Engineers study the structure and properties of all kinds of materials and how we can process those materials to improve their affordability, durability and performance.

Need a material that is faster? Lighter? Stronger? Ask a materials scientist.

Students who study in the Materials Science and Engineering program at University of Virginia gain a strong foundation in chemistry and physics and explore the basic classes of materials: ceramics, polymers and metals. Throughout our program, students explore hands-on labs, research opportunities and a research & design capstone.

Careers

After graduation, MSE students can be found working in

industry
academia
and government – practically every field needs a materials scientist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corrosion, Batteries and Fuel Cells
Materials for Electronic
Magnetic and Optical Applications
Aerospace Materials
Nanoscale Science and Technology
Additive Manufacturing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 1146 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

University entry requirements

We strongly encourage all applicants whose first language is not English to participate in an English language assessment, regardless of their secondary school education.

Applicants may also submit the InitialView or Vericant evaluation. This is an opportunity to display your communication skills, reasoning abilities, and your enthusiasm for becoming a successful student at the University of Virginia.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66552 USD / year

≈ 66552 USD / year
Out-of-State

66552 USD / year

≈ 66552 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26938 USD / year

≈ 26938 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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