Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Included below are a number of the most commonly asked questions regarding the MS&E M.Eng. program. If you have a question not covered below, please contact David Grubb, Director of MS&E’s M.Eng. program at dtg1@cornell.edu.

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• How long does the program take?
• When does the program start?
• Can I begin the program in the spring semester?
• Do I need an undergraduate degree in Materials Science and Engineering to take the M.Eng.?
• What courses are prerequisites for the program?
• What is the difference between a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree?
• How can I get a description of the courses (classes) included in the program?
• Should I contact Cornell faculty that I am interested in working with?
• Is the program open to graduates of schools other than Cornell?
• Is the program open to international students?

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• How much does the program cost?
• How can I qualify for financial aid?
• Can I get a Teaching Assistantship in MS&E?
• Can I get a Teaching Assistantship elsewhere in the University?
• Can I get a Research Assistantship?

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• What is the application deadline?
• How can I obtain an application form?
• What is the minimum grade point average (GPA) required?
• Must I take the GRE?
• What are the minimum required GRE scores?
• What is the minimum TOEFL score for non–native English speakers?
• What academic records should I submit?
• How do I list an alternative field of study?
• What if circumstances change after I accept admission and I will not be registering in the semester for which I applied?

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• What salaries are earned by new graduates of the program?

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• Where do students live?

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