Master of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno
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    Master of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno

    University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    United States of America
    United States of America, Reno
    University Rank:#1001
    Master of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno

    The Materials Science and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Reno , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.

    About Master of Materials Science and Engineering

    The Materials Science and Engineering graduate program currently offers Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Materials Science and Engineering.

    The program of courses and research for both the master's and doctoral degrees are tailored to the background, needs and interests of the individual student.

    Current areas of advanced study and research in materials science and engineering at UNR include:

    • Physical and mechanical metallurgy
    • Alloy development
    • Materials processing
    • Nuclear materials
    • Materials for energy storage
    • Materials modeling and simulation
    • Other advanced materials

    Additional information on current areas of research can be found on the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department's website, https://www.unr.edu/cme/.

    Disciplines

    Engineering

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno

    Entry Requirements

    Below are the requirements for international applicants:

    1. Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
    2. Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
    3. Minimum undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
      • 2.75 for a master’s degree
      • 3.0 for a doctoral degree
    4. Online application
    5. Official transcripts (statement of marks) from every institution attended for a complete history of your education. Certified English translations of all transcripts must be submitted. Transcripts must be requested from the issuing institution, in the country of origin, in a sealed envelope by the graduating institution. This is important – applicants cannot be responsible for sealing the envelopes themselves. An official English translation should be included. Read the international FAQ to help you get your transcripts to the University of Nevada, Reno on time.
    6. Official GRE or GMAT test scores from an exam taken within the past 5 years (exam requirement and recommended scores are determined by individual programs)
    7. Official Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Cambridge English exam scores if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country.*
      Minimum score requirements. (Please note: Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums.)
      1. Duolingo: 105
      2. TOEFL: 79 IBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition) or 8.5 (Essentials)
      3. IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
      4. Pearson (PTE): 59
      5. Cambridge: 176
    8. Your resume or curriculum vitae
    9. Statement of purpose
    10. Letters of recommendation, per program-specific requirements (your recommenders will be notified by email after you complete your online application.)

    After your admittance, the Office of International Students & Scholars will require information on your financial data and visa before you can register for classes, so get started early!

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno

    Application Fee 95

    How to Apply for Master of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno

    1. Go to the application portal, create an account and complete all forms.
    2. Due to strong spam filters, we recommend that you do not use a work email address as your contact email.
    3. Upload and attach all required documents.
    4. Once you have submitted names and emails for recommendations, recommendation requests are automatically generated.
      Do not wait for recommendations to be returned. Continue with the application process in order to meet your deadline.
    5. Complete a Paypal payment for application: $60 domestic and $95 international. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    6. Once your application and payment have been submitted, you cannot add documents.

    School code for TOEFL and GRE: 4844

    Master of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    United States of America

    United States of America, Reno

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