Skip to content
Back

Columbia University · New York, United States

Materials Science and Engineering (PhD)

Doctoral · Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering (PhD)

Columbia University · New York, United States

About this programme

At the end of the first year of graduate study in the doctoral program, candidates are required to take a comprehensive written qualifying examination, which is designed to test the ability of the candidate to apply coursework in problem solving and creative thinking. The standard is first-year graduate level. There are two three-hour examinations over a two-day period.

Level
Doctoral
Field
Engineering
English
IELTS 7.5 · TOEFL iBT 100
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
Fall

Visa

Application fee
USD 185 (MRV application fee)
Processing time
4 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (2)

View on the university siteAll programmes at Columbia University