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Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (Thesis) (STEM)

INTO Group - University of Massachusetts Amherst

USA,Massachusetts

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 25,205/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 85

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1863

Total Students: 32,229 +

Int. Students: 390 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Amherst, MA 01003, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
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Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (Thesis) (STEM)

Program Overview

Building on UMass Amherst’s established and recognized strength in materials research, the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) interdisciplinary graduate program (IDGP) brings together faculty from the Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering from the College of Engineering, as well as the Departments of Chemistry and Physics from the College of Natural Sciences.

The M.S. degree offers coursework-based (non-thesis) degrees and thesis-based M.S. degrees. Typical timeframes for non-thesis M.S. will be 12 months (two semesters and one summer); thesis-based M.S. degrees will be completed typically over 18 to 20 months (four semesters and one summer).

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2024		Closed
feb 2025		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 85

Tuition Fee

CAD 25,205 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in INTO Group - University of Massachusetts Amherst

CAD 14,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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