IllMaster of Science in Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: Not published
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Materials Science

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Feb 1, 2027

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic statement of purpose

One page / up to 1,000 words.

CV or resume

Personal statement short answers

250 words max per question.

Recommendation letters x 3

Official transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended; English translation if needed. Unofficial copies for review; official credentials typically after admission.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Graduate College minimum.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation in materials science and engineering or a closely related physical science or engineering field. Indicate specialization/research interest on the application.
IELTS: 7.5 overall; Graduate College full-status admission minimum. Limited status is 6.5 overall and typically requires ESL placement. Scores must be dated within two years of the proposed term.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 103 overall; Graduate College full-status admission minimum. Limited status is 79 overall (old scale) / 4.0 (new scale) and typically requires ESL placement. New scale applies to tests dated after 20 Jan 2026; old scale applies before 21 Jan 2026.; Graduate College full-status admission minimum. Limited status is 79 overall (old scale) / 4.0 (new scale) and typically requires ESL placement. Scores must be dated within two years of the proposed term.
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IllMaster of Science in Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, United States

Program Overview

Application Cycle

Documents Required

Published Score Requirements

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