About the course

Development and synthesis of new materials, and processing including forming, joining and strengthening of materials and their interfaces, is fundamental to all materials disciplines. MSE faculty at Rensselaer lead research in the design of new materials of all classes, combining disparate materials at tailored interfaces, and in advanced real-time characterization of structure during synthesis and processing. With this range of expertise, an emergent focus in the department is advanced manufacturing that uses data-driven and machine-learning methods to actively control microstructure and precisely target material properties. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Troy
Fall (August), 2025	Troy

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

For admission to graduate study, an applicant must have a U.S. bachelor?s degree or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor?s degree prior to enrollment.

　　Your Personal Statement should address your academic and research interests, and future career goals as they relate to the graduate program to which you are applying. The statement should include relevant academic/research, professional, and personal experiences that influenced your decision to apply to the graduate program.

　　Your resume should include details about your education, employment, and internship history, as well as any pertinent research experience. International students in the U.S. on OPT or CPT should include details about their current activities.

　　You will be required to enter two recommenders on the online application. Recommendations should be from your academic advisor(s), professors, research mentors, etc., who can provide an assessment of your likelihood of success at the graduate level in your field of study.

　　Transcripts and Degrees must be in English (all post-secondary education, including transcript keys).

　　Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to your graduate application.

　　TOEFL score of 88 iBT

　　IELTS score of 6.5

　　Duolingo score of 110

　　PTE score of 59

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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