Materials Science and Engineering M.Eng. (Ithaca)
Field of Study
Materials Science and Engineering
Program Description
The focus of current advanced materials research at Cornell includes ceramics, complex fluids, metals, polymers and semiconductors in the form of thin films and in the bulk. Electrical, magnetic, mechanical, optical, and structural properties are investigated. Some special topics of interest are composites, inorganic-organic hybrids, nanocomposites, organic optoelectronics, and, in relation to the structure of materials, the investigation of grain boundaries, surfaces and structural defects. Also studied are materials synthesis and processing and solid state reactions in model systems. Many faculty are involved in electronic packaging. Numerous interactions exist with other fields at Cornell.
A strong catalyst for materials research activities at Cornell has been provided by the Cornell Center for Materials Research (formerly: Materials Science Center), which provides substantial financial assistance to graduate students and maintains central research facilities.
This program provides advanced course work designed to prepare the student for a career in professional engineering. There is less emphasis on research. Additional information is available in the publication Graduate Study in Engineering and Applied Science.
Contact Information
Website: https://www.mse.cornell.edu/mse/programs/graduate-programs/master-engineering-mengEmail: mse-meng@cornell.edu
Phone: 607 255-0999
210 Bard Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Concentrations by Subject
- materials engineering
- materials science
Tuition
The Bursar's office updates the tuition rate for M.Eng. degrees each academic year. M.Eng. degrees are considered Tier 1.
Application Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadlines:
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. For priority review, please submit applications by October 15 for Spring admission, and January 15 for Fall admission. Applications received after those dates will be reviewed as they are received.
Requirements Summary:
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in engineering or physical science. United States and Canadian applicants are strongly advised to submit GRE general test scores; all other applicants must submit those scores. The director of graduate studies may waive this requirement on request. Additional information about course programs and research areas is available on request from the graduate field office.
- Please review the requirements on the M.Eng. Programs Application Guide
- A minimum iBT TOEFL scores of Reading (20), Writing (20), Listening (15) Speaking (22), and a total iBT TOEFL score of 100+ is required to have your application reviewed. Applications submitted with scores less than any of these scores will not be reviewed. Materials Science and Engineering does not accept the “My Best” iBT TOEFL score
- The IELTS Academic exam requires a minimum overall band score of 7.0 or higher
- GRE General Test is Optional
- Three letters of recommendation
Learning Outcomes
- Mastery of Broad Core Topics in the Discipline and in-depth knowledge of a subfield
- Problem formulation, organization and planning of research approach