Documents Required

Official sources are the final authority

Statement of purpose

Maximum three pages single-spaced; recommended about two pages or ~1,000 words.

CV or resume

Include relevant research experience, publications, presentations, and/or posters; awards/honors as prompted.

Enriching the Learning Community statement

Optional

Optional; maximum 500 words.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three required; letters should be submitted by the deadline.

Academic transcripts

Upload transcripts/academic records including legends/keys.

Published Score Requirements

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Applicants from materials science and related fields (e.g., chemical engineering, physics, chemistry, other engineering) are welcome.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; University-wide minimum when an English proficiency test is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 89 overall; University-wide minimum when English proficiency criteria are not met. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.; University-wide minimum when English proficiency criteria are not met. Departments may require higher. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.
GRE: Not considered; General or subject GRE scores are not required for Fall 2027 MSE PhD or MS admission; MSE Admissions will not accept submitted GRE scores.