Materials Science and Engineering

    PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Clarkson University

    PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Clarkson University

    The Materials Science and Engineering at Clarkson University is a PhD program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Potsdam campus in United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2026.

    About PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

    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.

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    Disciplines

    Coulter School of Engineering

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Clarkson University

    Entry Requirements

    • All collegiate transcripts
    • GRE or GMAT Test Scores
    • 2-3 letters of recommendation from a faculty member or professional reference
    • TOEFL or IELTS Test Scores (if applicable)
    • Personal statement or Essay (250 - 500 words)
    • Resume

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

    Step One

    Complete the online application form questions:

    Graduate School Online Application Form

    Step Two

    Submit the following supporting materials: 

    • All collegiate transcripts
    • GRE or GMAT Test Scores*
    • 2-3 letters of recommendation from a faculty member of professional reference**
    • TOEFL or IELTS Test Scores (if applicable)
    • Personal statement or Essay (250 - 500 words)
    • Resume
    • Application Fee - $50 (waived if you attend one of our Open Houses online or onsite)

    *May not be applicable for some applicants depending on program and experience

    **Number required varies on a program-by-program basis.

    Step Three

    Additional Application Related Information 

    GRE® Institution Code - 2084

    TOEFL® Institution Code - 2084


    Once your completed application is submitted, you will receive email communications regarding the status of your application.

    PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Clarkson University
    Clarkson University
    Clarkson University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Potsdam

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