About the course

The common focus of the field is the study of fibrous materials and their use as apparel, as engineering structures (such as composite materials), in biomedical applications, and in home furnishings. The Field of Fiber Science and Apparel Design is applied and multidisciplinary, with faculty members drawn from the Colleges of Human Ecology and Engineering. Students are expected to develop strength in their base discipline as well as gain appropriate breadth to support the area of specialization. Active research programs exist in high-performance fibers and fiber-reinforced composites, Green composites, detergency and surface chemistry, perfume treated fabrics, textile materials in biomedical and geotechnical applications, polymers for electronics, liquid-crystal polymers, textile-dye chemistry, crystal morphology of fibers, electrospin of fibers, cellulose, apparel and fashion design, design ethnography, sizing and fit of apparel, functional apparel, cultural and historic studies of clothing and textiles, mass customization and technology, and technology management in the apparel industry. Candidates for the M.S. usually complete their degree requirements within two years. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$41,600

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cornell University

A baccalaureate degree from a college or university of recognized standing.

　　University minimums for the iBT version of the TOEFL are: Writing, 20, Listening, 15, Reading, 20, Speaking, 22. You must receive the minimum score on each subsection.

　　The Graduate School requires an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS.

　　Admission is based on evidence of potential for advanced study. All applicants are required to submit GRE general test scores, including written assessment. The written assessment will be evaluated on an individual basis. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit TOEFL test scores. Those foreign students who recently received undergraduate and/or advanced degrees in creditable U.S. academic institutions are waived the TOEFL requirement, provided they demonstrate proficiency in English communication. Preapplications are required for M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, forms are available from the address above.

　　Two recommendations and recommendation forms

　　GRE general test

　　GRE writing assessment

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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 Cornell University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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