Overview

Materials Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University ranks No.1 in China and Top 10 of the world in 2018 MSE QS Ranking. With the solid academic & research foundation, IMP-MSE aims to create a platform for international communication, promote mutual benefits in both domestic and international materials science and engineering field, and furthermore, enhance the internationalization of SMSE scientific research and graduate education.

Program Highlights

International Curriculum Design: English courses representing the cutting-edge of Materials Science and Engineering, covering six main research concentrations in this field and offering solid fundamental knowledge and vast learning space to students.

International Faculty Team: Domestic and international top-level experts sharing advanced Materials Science and engineering experiences from both developed and developing countries and encouraging learning flexibility and innovation.

International Research Platform: SMSE hosted a number of national and ministry-level key laboratories and centers, aiming to offer students chances to combine theories & practices, to pursuit creative, interdisciplinary and high-impact research covering a wide range of topics.

Featured Field Trip Arrangement: To share Chinese experiences and enhance international communications, SMSE designed field trips to well-known Chinese enterprises in different regions for students to understand materials sciences and engineering development& applications in China, at the same time, to get prepared for the future careers.

Merit-based Scholarship Support: Full tuition waivers and monthly stipend are provided for outstanding applicants on a competitive basis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Frontiers of Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Characterization
Advanced Materials Physics
Multi-Scale Modeling in Materials Science
Processing and Characterization of Ceramics
Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

29 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beijing, China

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should be in good health and of good character, be well-behaved and be willing to abide by China's laws and regulations, as well as Tsinghua's rules
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
English proficiency test certificate (Non-native speaker: TOEFL 85 or IELTS 6.5)
Two recommendation letters from scholars who have the title of associate professor or above or are senior professionals in the related field
Transcript of academic record, research and awards
Passport personal information page
Personal Statement (The Personal Statement should be filled out in accordance with the requirements of university template

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33000 CNY / year

≈ 33000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

33000 CNY / year

≈ 33000 CNY / year

Living costs

Beijing

China

6409 - 7841 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Work Permits

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