The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University is now accepting applications to the PhD program. The application deadlines are November 15, 2016 for Spring 2017 and December 15, 2017 for Fall 2017.  

The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University holds the number 5 ranking for engineering graduate schools by US News and World Report. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is an internationally recognized leader in materials research and education, currently ranked at number 11 for graduate programs in Materials Engineering by US News and World Report (see: https://engineering.cmu.edu/about/rankings.html).

The goal of the graduate programs in MSE is to give students an understanding of the fundamental scientific and engineering principles that govern the behavior and application of materials.  The Ph.D. program takes most students 4-5 years to complete.  Most coursework in the Ph.D. program is completed in the first 1-2 years. The starting stipend is $2350/month. For more information on the program and the application process, see:

http://www.cmu.edu/engineering/materials/graduate_program/doctor_of_philosophy/index.html

With over 50 affiliated faculty members, the department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University supports a diverse range of materials research projects, in particular in the following core areas:

• Computational materials science

• Electronic, magnetic and optical materials

• Materials for energy conversion

• Microstructural science and microscopy

• Soft materials and biomaterials

• Iron and steelmaking

For more detailed information, applicants are encouraged to browse the websites of research groups in the department: http://www.cmu.edu/engineering/materials/people/faculty/index.html

Students with a background in MSE or related fields of science and engineering may apply. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University strives to provide a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ students, and students with disabilities. Our department will be hosting free online webinars in Mid October and early December 2016 to answer frequently asked questions about the application and admissions process for both the Spring and Fall 2017.

Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a former steel town with a new and vibrant economy being driven by the healthcare, education, and tech industries. Pittsburgh is home to a number of companies in the materials science field, such as PPG, Aquion Energy, Alcoa, and US Steel. Pittsburgh has been ranked by Money and Forbes magazines as the best and most livable big city in the US and has been featured several times on The Atlantic magazine’s “City Makers: American Futures” series.   

Sincerely,

The Admissions Committee in Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University