Program Overview
The Material Science and Engineering at West Virginia University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Material Science and Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 23,238 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Morgantown, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Material Science and Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Vibrations
- Dynamics of Viscous Fluids
- Advanced Thermodynamics
- Convection Heat Transfer
- Microscopy of Materials
- Modern Algebra
- Linear Algebra
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
- Introduction to Mathematical Physics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
All students are highly recommended to submit GRE scores to be considered for funding and fellowships. Students applying for the Area of Emphasis in Electronic Materials must take the GRE. Students who earned their previous degree from an international institution are required to take the GRE (quantitative GRE scores must be in the 75th percentile). TOEFL for non-native-English speakers is required, with 550 score or above.
All applicants must have earned a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (out of a possible 4.0) in all previous college degrees from an accredited or internationally recognized program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,238 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,238 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact West Virginia University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About West Virginia University
West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States
West Virginia University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-09
- Language English
- Duration 24 months