Materials Science
Fields of study include quantum and low dimensional materials; energy materials; soft, polymer, and bio materials; electronic and optical materials; metals, ceramics, and structural materials; and computational materials science.
- Terminal Degrees Offered
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- PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
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- Programs and Policies
Liangbing Hu
Director of Graduate Studies
Margaret Walker
Graduate Registrar
Admission Requirements
Standardized Testing Requirements
GRE is optional.
English Language Requirement
TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic is required of most applicants whose native language is not English.
You may be exempt from this requirement if you have received (or will receive) an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, and if you have studied in residence at that institution for at least three years.
Academic Information
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Academic Resources
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Academic Calendar
The Graduate School's academic calendar lists important dates and deadlines related to coursework, registration, financial processes, and milestone events such as graduation.
Financial Information
PhD Stipend & Funding
PhD students at Yale are normally fully-funded. During their programs, our students receive a twelve-month stipend to cover living expenses and a fellowship that covers the full cost of tuition and student healthcare.