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1 Materials Science PhD degree in Urbana

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – The Grainger College of Engineering
    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – The Grainger College of Engineering

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – The Grainger College of Engineering

    Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering

    • Online USA

    PhD

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering program is directed at students hoping to pursue a research career in academia, industry or national labs. Our curriculum is flexible and easily tailored to support research in all areas of materials and individual interests. 

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Urbana Illinois is a college town built around the campuses of multiple universities. The city is well known for its impressive post-secondary educational facilities and especially their business, engineering and liberal arts programs.

Students might investigate material science if they're interested in securing employment in a relevant industry, such as microchip manufacturing or plastics research. Programs in this subject might also lead a student to further academic specialization as a materials engineer or researcher.

The USA is home to some of the world's top universities. Students can expect a diverse, innovative, and engaging student experience. The country emphasizes accessibility and quality independent research, allowing students to push the limits of their field should they want to.

American English is extremely dominant in the USA, so classes will likely be in English, with a few exceptions. This means that many schools will ask for proof of English proficiency through the TOEFL iBT test before admitting international students.

Additionally, American landscapes and environments allow students to study where they can feel comfortable. From crowded urban centers to tropical areas, the USA has it all!

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.