Graduate Programs in Materials Science and Engineering
Master's Program
Jumpstart your career and expand your knowledge base with an MSE in Materials Science and Engineering
Doctoral Program
Unrivaled research opportunities, world-class faculty and facilities, and access to the resources of Johns Hopkins University are among the reasons we're a top-ranked program.
Why get your MSE or PhD at JHU?
- Conduct research, working side-by-side with faculty members who are redefining their fields of inquiry.
- Contribute to the advancement of knowledge with peers from other JHU academic departments in our cross-disciplinary research centers and institutes.
- Create a professional network through collaborative work with JHU Applied Physics Laboratory other affiliated organizations.
Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative
The Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI) is an endowed fellowship program at Johns Hopkins for PhD students in STEM fields. It provides full tuition, stipend, and benefits while also providing targeted mentoring, networking, community, and professional development opportunities. Students who have attended eligible institutions, including historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), community colleges, and regional institutions in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia for undergraduate study, are eligible to apply.
To be considered for the VTSI, all components of the PhD program application, including the VTSI supplemental components, must be completed by December 1, 2025. All supplementary application material, including letters of recommendation, must also be received by December 1.
Become a Hopkins Engineer
Learn about the graduate admissions process, including deadlines, and requirements.
Career Preparation
Professional preparation is central to our graduate programs, and you'll have many opportunities to build your professional network and career skills through department-sponsored events, through the programs, career counseling, and access to employment opportunities provided through the Life Design Lab, and by getting involved with the Johns Hopkins student chapters of professional societies in materials science.
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Making an impact
MatSci grad students get real-world experience in groundbreaking research - PhD candidate Sharon Park named graduate research fellow at the JHU Applied Physics Lab. Read More.
Co-op Education Program gives master's students industry experience for academic credit - The Institute for NanoBioTechnology‘s Masters Cooperative Education Program connects MSE students with in companies where they translate theories they learned in the classroom into real-world, marketable products.