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    Materials Design and Innovation MS

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    Buffalo, USMSIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $32,175.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Materials Design and Innovation MS at University at Buffalo is a 30-credit, 18-month, in-person MS program based in Buffalo, US. Tuition is $32,175 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides knowledge in materials science and data science, focusing on computational techniques for modeling, simulation, and informatics alongside experimental-driven science to accelerate materials discovery and engineering design.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are not required but recommended
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (IBT) 79
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US) plus possible 24-month STEM OPT extension if degree/CIP is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List; eligibility rules apply per the university’s OPT/STEM OPT policy.

    $18,064.00
    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 Design and Innovation MS at University at Buffalo cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Materials Design and Innovation MS at University at Buffalo is $32,175 across 30 required credits.
    Is Materials Design and Innovation MS at University at Buffalo online or in-person?
    Materials Design and Innovation MS at University at Buffalo is offered in-person.
    How long does Materials Design and Innovation MS at University at Buffalo take to complete?
    Materials Design and Innovation MS at University at Buffalo is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Materials Design and Innovation MS at University at Buffalo?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA
    Is Materials Design and Innovation MS at University at Buffalo STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Materials Design and Innovation MS at University at Buffalo is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.