Program Overview
The Polymer and Fiber Engineering at Auburn 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 Polymer and Fiber 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 14,420 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,348 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Auburn, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Polymer and Fiber Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
- Online students may choose the non-thesis option, except with special permission from the department to complete a thesis.
- Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate (6000/7000/8000)-level course work, including:
- A minimum of 21 credit hours for the thesis option; PFEN 7990 Research and Thesis for 4 to 6 credit hours counted toward the 30 credit hour minimum.
- A minimum of 36 credit hours for the non-thesis option; requires 6 credit hours of PFEN 7980 Graduate Project; 12 credit hours of PFEN 7980 can be taken. Students must pass a final, comprehensive written exam; those enrolled in the Ph.D. program and acquiring an M.S. non-thesis may not use a portion of their Ph.D. research to satisfy this requirement.
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 2.75 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).
To be considered for admission, the applicant must satisfy the following requirements:
- The applicant must hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or provide proof of equivalent training from a recognized academic institution outside the United States. Equivalency is determined by international evaluators in the Graduate School.
- The applicant must be in good standing.
- The applicant must submit standardized examination scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or IELTS) if required for application to the degree program. Applicants with an earned doctorate (Professional, EdD, PhD) from an accredited institution whose instruction is in English may be exempted from this requirement.
- The successful applicant normally will meet one of the following: a) a GPA of at least 2.75 on all undergraduate course work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree; b) a GPA of at least 3.0 on all graduate course work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a graduate degree; or c) an acceptable GRE or GMAT score as determined by the program to which the applicant applies.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must submit: 1) TOEFL scores of at least 550 on the written test (213 on the computer-based test); 2) 79 on the Internet Based Test with at least 16 in each section; 3) IELTS overall band score of at least 6.5; or 4) demonstrate English proficiency during an oral examination (interview) satisfactory to the examining committee and approved by the graduate dean.
- The applicant must be recommended for admission by the graduate faculty in the applicant\xc2\x92s area of study. Departments may (and frequently do) establish higher standards than those described here, and may require that applicants submit additional materials. Applicants should contact the department to which they seek admission for information about additional requirements.
- The applicant must disclose all institutions beyond secondary school, including Auburn University, which the applicant has previously attended; similarly, all course work and/or degrees must be disclosed. Withholding information requested on the application for admission, including attendance at any other institution, or giving false information, may make the applicant ineligible for admission to the university or subject to dismissal.
Undergraduate degree in:
- Polymer engineering
- Polymer science
- Materials engineering/science
- Chemical engineering
- Chemistry
- Bioengineering
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,420 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,348 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 14,420 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,348 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Auburn 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 Auburn University
Auburn University
Auburn, United States
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science and changing with...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-03-18
- Start Date 2018-05-18
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30