IllMaterials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

3 cases

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Academic statement of purpose

Maximum 1,000 words (one page).

CV or resume

Personal statement short answers

Graduate College prompts; 250 words each.

Recommendation letters x 3

Unofficial transcript(s)

With certificates of degree; final/original transcripts typically only if admission is offered. English translation if needed.

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Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 required; successful applicants average about 3.7 or higher (not a hard cutoff).
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; B.S. or M.S. in materials science or related fields.
IELTS: 7.5 overall; Department minimum for full-status admission.
TOEFL: 103 overall; Department minimum for full-status admission. Limited-status admission possible at university minima for outstanding records; funding not guaranteed for limited status.
GRE: Optional; GRE optional (waived). Submitting scores is not required and does not prioritize review; omission does not penalize.