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  • Spirit of Discovery

    From hypothesis to patent, cultivate your intellectual curiosity, inventiveness and entrepreneurship in MSE’s graduate programs.
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    Research high-tech ceramics for hypersonic flight, organic polymers for bioelectronics, phonon-based quantum computing and more.
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    Prepare with hands-on learning in materials processing and fabrication for everything from computer chips to turbine engines.
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Welcome to the College of Engineering

Making the Stuff That Makes the Future

In an era of big data and increasing security threats, now is the time to take advantage of all MSE at the University of Arizona has to offer. Engage in materials science and engineering across many disciplines – from phonons for quantum computing to ceramics for outer space.

Choose a program with a track record of excellence in research and academics: industry-relevant programs; world-class faculty; an entrepreneurial environment; small classes and individualized attention; a team approach to problem solving; a flexible, multidisciplinary curriculum; and modern facilities.

Get prepared for a wide range of high-tech jobs, graduate school or a scientific career. Earn your undergraduate or graduate degree in materials science and engineering at the University of Arizona.

 
 

 
 
 

Multidisciplinary Research

Explore MSE focus areas and collaboration opportunities.

Career Possibilities

Find out what you can do with a BS in materials science and engineering.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Check out specialized courses.

Virtual Tour

Explore the College of Engineering and some of its research labs
Featured News
A close up image of acoustic technology

Pierre Deymier Leading New Frontiers of Sound Center

Sept. 20, 2023
From left: Heather Moore, Andrew Wessman, Materials Advantage Club members Madison Sitkiewicz and Christina Dinh, David Hahn

UA Materials Advantage Club Earns Excellence Award

May 29, 2023

Sammy Tin and Andrew Wessman Leading $1.2M Hypersonics 3D Printing Project

May 12, 2023
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Homecoming 2023

Sept. 21, 2023
Spirit of Wonder, UArizona Homecoming 2023
By the Numbers
Top 26 %
public materials engineering schools
(U.S. News & World Report)
$ 2.9 million
annual research expenditures (2022)
3 rd
highest starting salary
(U.S. News & World Report)
Upcoming Events

Sept. 22, 2023

MateriAlZ Seminar: Feng Yan
11:00am

Feng Yan, associate professor of materials science and engineering, in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy at Arizona State University, presents "Highly Efficient Thin Film Photovoltaics for Solar Energy Conversion."

Event information and Zoom link

Sept. 29, 2023

MateriAlZ Seminar: Pierre A. Deymier
11:00am

Pierre A. Deymier, professor of materials science and engineering, presents "New Frontiers of Sound (NewFoS) Science and Technology Center."

Event information and Zoom link

Nov. 4, 2023

Homecoming: Annual MSE BBQ
11:00am to 2:00pm

Come see our NEW advanced materials and manufacturing lab spaces in the Applied Research Building!

Applied Research Building (North Courtyard), 1420 E Helen St. (Note, NEW location)

RSVP to Elsa Morales

Visit the College of Engineering for more Homecoming events.

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Research in the Real World

"Materials make the impossible possible. Every engineering project relies on a material with certain attributes to function properly."

MSE Department Head Sammy Tin

Pipeline of Employees

“We already know the caliber of students coming out of the University of Arizona.”

Alumna Darcie Volk, Raytheon senior engineering manager

Context of Community

“It’s a very supportive environment. The students here are really smart.”

Assistant professor Zheshen Zhang

High-Ranking Programs

“These rankings confirm the University of Arizona’s excellence in a broad range of disciplines.”

UA President Robert C. Robbins
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