The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NC State University

U.S. citizens applying to the Ph.D. program with an overall 3.5 GPA may qualify for an application fee waiver. Send your transcript and request to jcwakefi@ncsu for consideration.

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Our Research

Through its state-of-the-art facilities and advanced computer resources, MSE integrates education and research, giving our students opportunities to solve real-world problems in the classroom, field and laboratory settings. We boast six robust research areas with unique challenges and impacts:

  • Structural Materials
  • Soft and Biomaterials
  • Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Materials
  • Computational Materials Science
  • Materials Characterization
  • Energy Materials

Learn by Doing

Broaden Your World

Student Organizations: Network with students and professionals outside the classroom by choosing from our department organizations or other College of Engineering student organizations.

Co-op Experience: Gain hands-on job experience through the Cooperative Education Program while pursuing your degree, and get paid for it.

Study Abroad: Engineer without borders. Many employers are looking for graduates with second languages and international exposure. Study Abroad introduces you to global engineering.

Giving

Donations help the MSE department evolve and keep pace with the latest technology while giving our students the skills, global awareness, and sense of responsibility they need to make a difference. Consider supporting the department today. Follow our Give Now link to donate to the Materials Science and Engineering Enhancement Fund.

NC State MSE promotes an inclusive learning environment with equal opportunities.