Graduate

The breadth of training afforded to engineers specializing in the fields of metallurgical and materials engineering permits entry into many exciting fields.

Graduate

Degrees

The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering offers a diverse range of program opportunities for graduate study. Our goal is to provide innovative and high quality programs that support the many and varied interests of our students. Applicants for graduate work in metallurgical and materials engineering must apply for admission to UA’s Graduate School.

Metallurgical Engineering, MS

The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering offers a master of science in metallurgical engineering. The program options include coursework only or by a combination of coursework and approved thesis work.

Metallurgical Engineering, Ph.D.

The doctor of philosophy degree program in the area of metallurgical engineering is conducted jointly with The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Materials Science, Ph.D.

The doctor of philosophy degree program in the area of materials science is offered in collaboration with The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Graduate Application Deadlines

Domestic & International
No Deadlines for Graduate Admissions
International applicants should consider the time required to obtain travel documents from country of origin when applying.

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For additional information about metallurgical engineering graduate programs, reference the MTE Graduate Studies brochure or contact Dr. Ruigang Wang.

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Graduate Admissions & Funding Opportunities

Applicants for graduate work in metallurgical and materials engineering must apply for admission to  UA’s Graduate School.

Regular admission may be granted to applicants who have a metallurgical or materials engineering degree from an ABET accredited program and an overall GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Metallurgical or materials engineering graduates from non ABET accredited programs can be awarded regular admission if they have an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Conditional admission may be granted to applicants who do not meet these requirements. International students are usually required to have an English Proficiency Test score (such as TOEFL, IELTS)

The minimum requirements can be found via the links below:

Financial Assistance

The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering offers financial assistance to outstanding applicants in the form of teaching and research assistantships. A half-time teaching or research assistantship provides a competitive stipend and a full-tuition scholarship for the academic year. A student applying for graduate studies in the Department of Metallurgical and Material Engineering is automatically considered for a departmental assistantship during the review of the application materials. Continuing students must complete the departmental assistantship application. Notices of continuing assistantship applications and deadlines are made by the Department during fall and spring semesters.

The Department awards teaching assistantships (GTA) on the basis of expected teaching ability. An individual faculty member, who has sponsored research funds at the professor’s disposal, awards research assistantships (GRA). A GRA appointment is made on the basis of mutual interests between students and professors. Only students who maintain an acceptable performance level are eligible for assistantships. It is best to contact faculty members with a shared research interest to inquire if they have opportunities. It is helpful to include a resume in the email to potential faculty.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted year-round. However, there are better times than others to apply in order to be considered for fellowships. Apply by mid to late fall in order to receive an acceptance decision by the early part of the calendar year to be considered for a fellowship.

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About Us

Research Areas

UA’s Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering offers various opportunities for research with our faculty members in areas including:

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Looking for someone specific? Find contact and research information for all faculty and staff of the MTE Department.

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Graduate Seminar Series

Fall 2023

Location: NERC 1012

Date Time Speaker University/Institute
November 10, 2023 2pm Frank Ernst
Alloy Surface Engineering by Infusion of Carbon or Nitrogen
Case Western Reserve University

Questions? Contact

UA: lin.li@eng.ua.edu

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