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    Materials Engineering Masters

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    West Lafayette, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $29,918.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Materials Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in West Lafayette, US. Tuition is $29,918 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program expands knowledge in materials engineering through coursework, self-study, and research or design experience. It offers thesis option with 18 credit hours plus thesis or non-thesis option with 30 credit hours including project-oriented study.

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2026
    Oct 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min total score of 80 (Writing 18, speaking 18, Listening 14, Reading 19); School of Materials Engineering requires the speaking score on TOEFL to be at least 21
    IELTS
    required
    Min overall band score of 6.5; School of Materials Engineering requires ... 6 on IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $15,780.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Materials Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Materials Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is $29,918 across 30 required credits.
    Is Materials Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette online or in-person?
    Materials Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is offered in-person.
    How long does Materials Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette take to complete?
    Materials Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Materials Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or equivalent
    Is Materials Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Materials Engineering Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.