Admissions
How many applicants are
there applying to your Masters/Ph. D. program? What is your
acceptance rate?
Last year we had over 300 applications. We accept students
based on how closely their applications meet the iMatSE application
qualifications. Approximately 30-40 new graduate students are
accepted to the program each year.
Financial Assistance
What is the likelihood of funding?
Financial assistance is awarded on a competitive
basis. The vast majority of continuing students are supported
by assistantships/fellowships,
or by the company or government.
How is one nominated for the Minority Scholars Program
and what are the qualifications?
Minority fellowships are awarded through the College of Earth
and Mineral Sciences at the recommendation of the program.
The sooner we have an applicant's materials, the sooner
we can get things done.
How good are the chances for an international student to get
an
assistantship?
The number of assistantships are limited. Generally an international
student will receive an assistantship offer if they are
accepted to the iMatSE graduate program.
Letters of Recommendation
Is there a special form that needs to be
sent to the people who are
writing me references?
No, we only require a letter that can be uploaded electronically.
What is needed to apply?
Application
All applications are submitted via our on-line
application.
TOEFL
Score & Application for Visa Document
(International Applicants Only)
Minimum TOEFL score: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80
with a 19 on the speaking section Internet-based (iBT), 6.5
IELTS
Transcripts
Official transcripts from previous institutions of higher education.
Personal Information
Statement of Purpose and Resume that must be uploaded via the
electronic application
Recommendations
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors. The
people writing the letters will be sent an automatic email
and requested to write and upload a letter.
Application Fee
Click Here for more information
Where do I mail my application materials?
Send the following to the Intercollege Materials Science and
Engineering Graduate Degree Program:
• Transcripts
• Official
GRE scores sent by ETS
• Official
TOEFL Scores sent by ETS if international applicant
Address:
Intercollege Materials Science and Engineering Graduate
Degree Program
The Pennsylvania State University
101 Steidle Building
University Park, PA 16802
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Application Status
Can the application fee be waived?
The application fee is very rarely waived.
Although I applied for the Fall semester, can I begin in the
summer?
This is possible, if arrangements are made with your prospective
research
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