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    Chemistry

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    Austin, USMAIn-person30 months
    STEM-OPT
    $57,385.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 30-month, in-person MA program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $57,385 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Requires 30 semester hours of coursework including a minor and a thesis based on individual research. Offered in analytical chemistry, chemical biology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, or physical chemistry.

    Focus: research
    38 (US News) | #16 chemistry graduate program (U.S. News & World Report 2024)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    not_required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min International students whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
    IELTS
    required
    Min International students whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $15,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin is $57,385 across 30 required credits.
    Is Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 30 months and 30 credits.
    Is Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Post-completion work rights for Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)