Graduate Programs
Study MSE in Highly Ranked Program at a Top Research University
Work on high-profile multidisciplinary research, and make significant contributions to UA materials science and engineering findings known around the world.
- Advance semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Create high-temperature ceramics for aerospace applications
- Produce polymer-based membranes for water treatment and fuel cells
- Develop organic bioelectronics
Degree options include PhD, MS, ME, including an option in innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship, plus online master’s degrees.
Study materials and science engineering at the University of Arizona, and see your work through to fruition!
Questions? For more information on the UA MSE graduate program contact Elsa Morales at elsam@arizona.edu.
Program Highlights
- One-on-one training
- Signature technical courses
- Specialization in areas of interest
- Leadership opportunities
- Funding
- Extensive center and lab capabilities
- Entrepreneurial mindset, supported by Tech launch Arizona
- Integrated online MS classes
Primary Research Areas
MSE’s multidisciplinary research strengths fall in the following core research areas:
- Additive manufacturing
- Heritage conservation
- Integrated computational science and engineering
- Materials for energy conversion and heat control
- Materials synthesis, processing and fabrication
- Optical materials
Student in the Spotlight
Following Passions from Earth to Space
MSE graduate student Carla Cruz joined the University of Arizona after learning about the ASTEROIDS Laboratory. Now, she applies her love of chemistry to her work testing potential rocket materials.
"I am so excited to join the PhD program so I can work with peers and mentors who treat me and my work with respect and give me the tools I need to become a better version of myself – both professionally and personally."
Rankings
#33
public materials engineering schools
(U.S. News & World Report)
Top 25
online engineering grad program - public universities
(U.S. News & World Report)
9th
highest paying engineering MS degree
(NACE)