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    Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.)

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    University Park, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $34,980.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $34,980 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program educates students to become experts in additive manufacturing, covering processes, materials, design, engineering foundations, and laboratory experience. It prepares students to apply knowledge across design, fabrication, analysis, and inspection of components using additive technologies.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Official GRE scores are not required but will be considered
    TOEFL
    required
    Min English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants. See GCAC-305. (GCAC-305: TOEFL iBT total score of at least 4.5 with 3.5+ speaking (pre-2026: 80 total with 19 speaking))
    IELTS
    required
    Min English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants. See GCAC-305. (GCAC-305: minimum overall band score of 6.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $20,700.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $34,980 across 30 required credits.
    Is Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale in the final two years of undergraduate studies
    Is Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.