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Prospective Grad Students


Your Future Awaits at UF!

Explore admission information for the Materials Science & Engineering graduate programs, including application deadlines, fee waiver opportunities and helpful resources.

Applications are now open for Fall 2027.

  • Applications are not accepted for Spring or Summer.
  • Application deadline: December 5, 2026
  • Decisions are announced between the end of December 2026 and March 2027.

MSE Ph.D. Admission Requirements

NE Ph.D. Admissions Requirements

Spring Visit 

Important:

  • Missing supporting documents will delay application review.
  • Letters of recommendation must be submitted directly by the professional contacts listed on your application.
  • Encourage recommenders to submit their letters as early as possible.

Applications are accepted for Fall, Spring, and Summer C

Suggested Deadlines:

Fall: January 5
Spring: August 1
Summer C: December 1

M.S. Admission Requirements 

Important:

  • Missing supporting documents will delay application review.
  • Letters of recommendation must be submitted directly by the professional contacts listed on your application.
  • Encourage recommenders to submit their letters as early as possible.

Ph.D. Fee Waivers

International Applicants

Deadline: November 20, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern

Applicants will receive a decision from the MSE Advising Office no later than December 1, 2026.

Apply for International Fee Waiver

 

 Domestic (U.S.) Applicants

The College of Engineering processes domestic Ph.D. fee waivers.

Apply for Domestic Fee Waiver 

Questions? Email info@eng.ufl.edu


M.S. Fee Waivers

The College of Engineering processes M.S. fee waivers.

Apply for Domestic Fee Waiver

Questions? Email info@eng.ufl.edu


Don’t miss your chance to join our community of the best and brightest!

Questions about PhD or MS? Email: advising@mse.ufl.edu

FAST FACTS ABOUT OUR MSE AND NE GRADUATE PROGRAMS

This page contains information for prospective MSE and NE graduate students. If you’re looking for resources for current students, please see the Academics page.

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(352) 846-3314
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352-846-3313
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(352) 846-3315

Still Have Questions?

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