$35,826 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.Sc] Materials Science and Engineering
Two approaches are offered for individuals seeking to obtain a Master of Science (MS) degree:
- Plan A and Plan B. Plan A emphasizes research and is usually pursued by full-time graduate students.
- Plan B emphasizes coursework and is usually pursued on a part-time basis by students who work full-time elsewhere.
Plan A: The Thesis Option
- The student must complete 7 graduate courses (21 credits), maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above. At least 5 of these courses (15 credits) must be MSE courses, and 3 of the 5 (9 credits) must consist of our Core Courses (MSE 5301, MSE 5309, and MSE 5334). The student must also complete at least 9 credits of Master’s Thesis Research (GRAD 5950).
Plan B: Non-Thesis Option
- The student must complete at least 10 graduate courses (30 credits), maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above. At least 6 of these courses (18 credits) must be MSE courses, and 3 of the 6 (9 credits) must consist of our Core Courses (MSE 5301, 5309, and MSE 5334).
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $32880 | $32880 |
| Health Insurance | $2946 | $2946 |
| Total Fees | $35826 | $35826 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the entire undergraduate career.
- If a student's degree is a 3-year bachelor’s degree from India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, or certain other countries, the University of Connecticut will not consider the degree to be equivalent to a 4-year US bachelor’s degree.
Indian Eligibility:
- Students are required to submit a 4-year undergraduate degree with 70% or above from the recognized university or college.
- If a student's degree is a 3-year bachelor’s degree, the University of Connecticut will not consider the degree to be equivalent to a 4-year US bachelor’s degree.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.