The GRE requirement has been waived (and extended) for all engineering master’s applicants applying through Fall 2026!

 

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering was named a Best Grad School for Engineering 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report

The Department of materials science and Engineering is proud to offer graduate and doctoral programs in materials science and Engineering.

Candidates for the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy programs in Materials Science and Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering must first meet the general graduate admission requirements of either FAMU or FSU. In addition, a candidate must also meet the department's requirements.

 

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Application Deadlines

International Applicants living outside of the United States are highly encouraged to apply by January 15 for the Fall semester.

 

materials science and Engineering - Ms, PhD
Term Final Deadline
Priority Deadline 15 December
Spring 1 November
Fall 1 May
Note: Students seeking assistantships and other financial aid should apply for Fall semester admissions no later than 15th of December.

Additional Department Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements of each University, a candidate for post-baccalaureate study in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering must also meet the following requirements:

Admissions Requirements and Required Documents
  1. BS Degree in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Scientific Computing from an accredited college or university.
  2. An upper-division grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. The GRE requirement has been waived (and extended) for all engineering master’s applicants through Fall 2026.
  4. CV/Resume - Information should be current.
  5. Statement of Purpose – Outlining your research and career goals. We want to know how your background and prior training make you the right candidate and why FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a good fit for you. 
  6. Three Letters of Recommendation – Three signed letters of recommendation on official letterheads, from academic or professionals who can comment on the academic and research potential of the applicant.
  7. Credit Requirements
    • International Credit Requirements — International Credit Requirements — International applicants or degrees earned from international institutions must submit official transcripts through a NACES approved evaluator. We recommend using SpanTran for your course-by-course evaluation. We are unable to review applications with unofficial transcripts from international institutions. Neither University will not waive this requirement. For more information visit FSU Graduate School or FAMU Graduate School.
    •  US Credit Requirements — Credits earned from US institutions can be reviewed with unofficial transcripts.
  8. For International students, an English Proficiency Score Report is required if:
    • The applicant’s country’s official language is NOT English or
    • The applicant did NOT graduate from an accredited US institution with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
    • The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University:

 

Application Process

You only need to apply through one university. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a joint college shared by two universities, Florida A&M University and Florida State University. The program and coursework will be the same no matter which university you apply through. However, upon completion of the degree, you will only earn a diploma from one university.

All required application materials listed above must be on file, and the fee paid, before an application is considered complete and ready for review.  We encourage you to submit and complete your application early. The graduate admissions committee reviews completed applications throughout the open application period, which allows you to quickly receive an admissions decision. The links below will provide you with information regarding the specific application processes for FAMU and FSU.

 

These links will provide you with information regarding the specific application processes for each university FAMU and FSU.

Funding

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Ph.D. programs offer competitive funding packages for newly admitted students. Please visit our graduate funding page to find out more about assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships.

 

Graduate Funding

Have Questions?

If you have any questions about graduate studies at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, please contact us for more information or to schedule a visit.

 

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