$31,516 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Materials Science and Engineering
- Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California Los Angeles is a 2 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- UCLA's Graduate Program in Computer Science offers the following degree:
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Materials Science and Engineering program admission is offered only during the fall quarter.
- Students may specialize in any one of the three areas, although most students are more interested in a broader education and select a variety of courses.
- There are 3 main areas in the MSc program:
- Ceramics and Ceramic Processing
- Electronic and Optical Materials
- Structural Materials
- Students have to complete 9 courses of 36 units in which 6 courses are of 24 units which must be of graduate courses.
- The department consists of 15 faculty members and 202 graduate students.
- It also consists of 14 research labs and centers for the students.
- The average length of time for students in the MSc program is 6 academic quarters.
- The maximum time allowed for completing the MSc degree is 9 academic quarters from the time of admission to the MSc program in the School.
- The graduate students benefit through interactions with internationally renowned faculty who have received many honors and awards from the scientific and engineering communities.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 2 | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $11700 | $11700 |
| Health Insurance | $4714 | $4714 |
| International differential fee | $15102 | $15102 |
| Other Fees | NA | $80 |
| Total Fees | $31516 | $31596 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 87 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 326 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of undergraduate coursework.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program and it is recommended to submit the scores from tests taken within the last 5 years for a better chance of admission.
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.