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    Materials Sciences

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    Santa Barbara, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $60,452.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    21%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    24
    Cohort
    students
    42
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara is a 42-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Santa Barbara, US. Tuition is $60,452 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Master of Science program in Materials covering principles of materials growth and evolution, characterization techniques, and computational methods for design and analysis. Focus areas include electronic/photonic materials, functional and quantum materials, macromolecular/biomolecular materials, structural materials, and computational materials.

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    After the program

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

    $22,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara is $60,452 across 42 required credits.
    Is Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara online or in-person?
    Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara is offered in-person.
    How long does Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara take to complete?
    Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara is structured around 2 years and 42 credits.
    Is Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara?
    Materials Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara reports an acceptance rate of approximately 21%.