Overview

The Ceramic Engineering program at Colorado School of Mines builds on the university’s long-standing expertise in materials science and engineering, in addition to our cutting-edge ceramics research and facilities and strong industry partnerships.

Key features

Developed in consultation and partnership with industry experts and partners, this undergraduate program has a strong focus on the newer technical ceramics and glass.

Students will receive hands-on training in ceramic processing, sintering, glass science and mechanical and electrical properties, with a particular emphasis on the materials’ unique thermal properties.

Four core laboratory classes starting in students’ second year will ensure robust hands-on experience with the materials. Students will also have access to innovative undergraduate research opportunities and makerspaces, including Mines’ on-campus glass hot shop.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineered Materials
Structure of Materials
Art and Science of Glassblowing
Metallurgical and Materials Thermodynamics
Materials design: synthesis, characterization and selection

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Golden, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Ceramics and Sculpture View 1145 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions application (Golden application or Common App)
$50 application fee ($75 application fee for international students)
Official or unofficial high school transcripts
4 years of college-prep or advanced math
trigonometry or pre-calculus at a minimum
3 years of lab science
either physics or chemistry at a minimum
4 years of English
All core courses required for graduation

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

44130 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44130 USD / year

≈ 44130 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19500 USD / year

≈ 19500 USD / year

Living costs

Golden

United States

950 - 1350 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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