Graduate Admissions
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Admissions to University of Arizona Materials Science and Engineering graduate programs are handled through the UA Graduate College. Information provided here is summarized. Please see the Graduate College pages specified below and the MSE Graduate Student Handbook (PDF) for detailed information.
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Submission Reminders
Remember the following with your application as a decision cannot be entered until all requirements are met and all materials are received:
- Official transcript, ensuring if you are from India that it includes official sum of total marks and marks obtained for each semester
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Competitive GRE general test score
- GRE Institution Code for the University of Arizona – 4832
- For international students who do not hold degrees from English-speaking universities, TOEFL or IELTS scores dated no more than two years before the term of application
- TOEFL minimum score of 79 for the Internet exam and 550 for the paper exam
- IELTS composite score of at least 7 with no subject area falling below 6
- Resume, including a list of any published papers
- One-page summary of research interests and career objectives
- Three letters of recommendation, with at least one from faculty of doctoral applicant’s MS program
Application Deadlines
- Fall: Jan. 15
- Spring: June 1
University of Arizona Graduate College: MSE Admissions
- Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
- Master of Science in Innovation, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
- Accelerated Master’s Program in Innovation, Sustainability and Leadership
- Accelerated Master’s Program in Materials Science and Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering