CorMaterials Science and EngineeringCornell University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

2 cases

Official sources are the final authority

Academic statement of purpose

Maximum two pages; first paragraph is a 150-word summary.

CV or resume

Assumed required with Graduate School application materials unless contradicted.

Personal statement

See Graduate School personal statement guidance.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters; requested electronically via the application.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From each university attended; must be in English. Official electronic transcripts required after accepting admission and before enrolling.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Undergraduate degree in engineering or physical science expected. No hard GPA cutoff published on the M.S. admissions page.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Undergraduate preparation in engineering or physical science.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Cornell Graduate School Academic IELTS minimum (Score Tier B). Score Tier A for TA without additional assessment uses speaking 8.0+.
GRE: Optional; GRE General Test recommended on the department M.S. admissions page.