PhD in Materials Science and Engineering Program By Clarkson University |Top Universities

Program overview

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The objective of this program is to offer students from diverse science and engineering backgrounds the opportunity to develop special competence in one or more of the MS&E fields and to demonstrate their ability to conduct research and add to the body of knowledge in materials science or materials engineering.

You will be able to choose your coursework to provide you with the knowledge and skills tailored to your areas of interest. In addition, you will take a set of required MS&E core courses that give you the basic foundation and showcase the breadth of the MS&E discipline. As a student, you must have a dissertation project that is overseen by a Clarkson faculty advisor who may be affiliated with any of the departments in either school. Typically, faculty advisors are members of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics.

Program overview

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The objective of this program is to offer students from diverse science and engineering backgrounds the opportunity to develop special competence in one or more of the MS&E fields and to demonstrate their ability to conduct research and add to the body of knowledge in materials science or materials engineering.

You will be able to choose your coursework to provide you with the knowledge and skills tailored to your areas of interest. In addition, you will take a set of required MS&E core courses that give you the basic foundation and showcase the breadth of the MS&E discipline. As a student, you must have a dissertation project that is overseen by a Clarkson faculty advisor who may be affiliated with any of the departments in either school. Typically, faculty advisors are members of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
80+
56+
3 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

45,000 USD
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International Students

45,000 USD
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A full list of the undergraduate programs available at Clarkson University is available here. The university uses the Common App for its applications, and undergraduate applicants must provide an official secondary school transcript, mark sheets and national exam scores (if applicable). They must also provide two letters of recommendation, SAT or ACT score reports (SAT code 2084, ACT code 2698) and TOELF or IELTS scores to show English proficiency if necessary. The priority deadline for international applicants is January 15th, after which applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Test optional for incoming Fall 2024 go to our website for more information..

Find out more about how to apply by visiting this page.

All admitted applicants are considered for merit funding, which ranges from $5,000 to $30,000 per year. Clarkson also participates in the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship program, which will has a deadline of January 15th.


A full list of the postgraduate programs available at Clarkson University is available here. The university offers graduate programs in business, engineering, sciences, education and health fields.

Entry requirements vary by program go to our website for specific information about applying. Typically applicants must submit an application form, transcripts from all post-secondary education, including courses and grades, two-three letters of recommendation, an essay or statement of purposes, and a resume. Business programs will require GMAT scores, while most other courses will require GRE scores. Engineering programs based at the university’s Capital Region Campus don’t require GRE or GMAT testing. TOEFL or IELTS scores may be required to show English proficiency.

Tuition fees for international students at the postgraduate level vary depending on the program, ranging from $961 to $1,606 per credit. All admitted applicants are considered for financial assistance. For master’s students, funding is usually in the form of a partial-tuition scholarship or assistantship. Some admitted PhD applicants are offered full funding, based on the teaching and research needs of the student’s department. Only merit-based aid is available.

Specific scholarship opportunities are mentioned here. For example, the MBA program has a chart showing the scholarships, based on GPA and GMAT score.
If your application to study at Clarkson University is accepted, any scholarship or assistantship funding will be mentioned in the offer letter. 
 

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