U-MMaster of Science in Engineering in Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Michigan · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

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

Academic statement of purpose

Typically 1–3 pages unless the program states otherwise.

CV or resume

Personal statement

Rackham limit is 500 words unless the program states otherwise.

Recommendation letters x 3

Determine recommenders before starting the application; recommenders cannot be modified once entered.

Official transcript(s)

From all universities attended; English translation if needed. Official copies typically required after admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Or equivalent. Typical Rackham minimum scholastic average for graduate admission consideration; department reviews the full file.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation in materials science, engineering, or a closely related physical science or engineering field.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Academic IELTS (including At Home). Required if prior study does not meet an English-proficiency exemption.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 84 overall; Department FAQ minimum on the Internet-Based TOEFL is 84. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date. Applications are not automatically rejected solely for a score below the minimum.
GRE: Optional; Not required for Master's or PhD. Master's applicants with an undergraduate degree from outside North America are encouraged to submit scores.

Historical admission data is not published.