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    Materials Sciences

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    Durham, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $101,586.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    14
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Materials Sciences at Duke University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Durham, US. Tuition is $101,586 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Multidisciplinary program covering core topics in solid-state materials, statistical and quantum mechanics, materials synthesis and processing, soft matter, computational materials science, nanoscale science, and nanotechnology. Culminates in a research project with project exam.

    Focus: research
    #61 (QS) | #25 (US News)

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    After the program

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    36 months (OPT + STEM extension)

    $34,734.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Materials Sciences at Duke University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Materials Sciences at Duke University is $101,586 across 30 required credits.
    Is Materials Sciences at Duke University online or in-person?
    Materials Sciences at Duke University is offered in-person.
    How long does Materials Sciences at Duke University take to complete?
    Materials Sciences at Duke University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    Is Materials Sciences at Duke University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Materials Sciences at Duke University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Materials Sciences at Duke University cohort?
    Materials Sciences at Duke University typically enrolls around 14 students per cohort.