Holistic Policy
Our admissions focus is on seeking positive indication of potential success in the
program. These indications include:
- A personal statement describing the applicant's laboratory, field, or applied interests,
career plans, and discussion of how the program can serve to further these interests
and plans will be examined for evidence of the appropriateness of the candidate to
the program.
- A detailed examination of the student's transcript. Grade point average per se is
not weighed heavily as most candidates for admission have grade point averages greater
than 3.0. Accordingly, we examine the coursework on the student's transcripts as evidence
of his/her research interests. Positive indicators of potential success in our program
include greater than average course work in the biological and physical sciences,
mathematics, or fields of engineering. Similarly, evidence of experimental research
previously undertaken is viewed as a predictor of future research productivity. For
students interested in specialization at the Master's level, appropriate coursework
in relevant background areas is taken into consideration.
- Submission of Verbal and Mathematics GRE and Analytical scores is required. High GRE
scores are viewed as positive indicants, whereas low GRE scores need not exclude a
candidate who shows positive indicators in other areas. Successful applicants will
typically present the following scores:
- Master's applicants - 155 or higher on the Quantitative section, 145 or higher on
the Verbal section, and 2.5 or higher on the Analytical Writing section.
- Doctoral applicants - 160 or higher on the Quantitative section, 150 or higher on
the Verbal section, and 3.5 or higher on the Analytical Writing section.
- Letters of recommendation offer evidence of the applicant's commitment to experimental
research (as in letters from an undergraduate research sponsor). Evidence of success
in relevant employment will be considered for the master's degree.
- A resume indicating the applicant's educational, research, and work experience. Evidence
of success in relevant employment will be considered for the master's degree.
The department mission is to train students to be enthusiastic about conducting research.
We seek students who show aptitude in as well as motivation for research. Students
interested in the M.S. program will have their records examined for indicators of
potential to succeed in related settings.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering follows the application priority
dates set by Toulouse Graduate School.
Fall applicants: We begin awarding assistantship funding on January 15th each year. For priority consideration, submit all required application materials
no later than March 1st.
Admission Criteria
Our admission requirements are the same for M.S. and Ph.D. students. In order to apply
for admission and financial support, the following documents are required (Items 3,
4, and 5 should be emailed to lisa.dunlop@unt.edu):
- GRE Scores (official scores are submitted via ETS)
- Verbal
- Quantitative
- Analytical
- Official Transcripts of all past degrees and currently enrolled programs (if applicable)
- Statement of purpose for graduate study in the department and after graduation written by the applicant
- Three recommendation letters indicating research and academic potential as well as ability to work in interdisciplinary
teams. Recommenders should state whether they have recommended or are recommending
other applicants to the department.
- CV detailing education, research experiences, publications, conference and presentations,
and other critical information related to the graduate admission.
- Although not required, applicants with publications or other scholarly works are encouraged
to include those as part of the package.
Application Process
- Complete and submit the application form with application fees. GET STARTED HERE!
- Submit your standardized test scores and transcripts to the Toulouse Graduate School.
UNT Graduate School
1155 Union Circle #310440
Denton, Texas 76203-5017
Transcripts: Submit official or original academic transcripts (marksheet) and degree
certificate from ALL colleges or universities attended to the Toulouse Graduate School.
Minimum credential is equivalent to a 4-year U.S. Bbachelor degree.
Standardized tests: Submit your standardized test scores and provide proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL
213 computer or 550 paper or 79 internet) to the Toulouse Graduate School. If you
are unable to take the TOEFL prior to your application, you should write to the department
graduate advisor, Dr. Samir Aouadi, requesting permission to complete these requirements prior to registration in the
semester for which you are admitted.
- Proof of financial support must be provided to the graduate school before an I-20
document can be issued for international applicants.
- After receiving and setting up your UNT EUID, submit your supplemental documents (statement of purpose, letters of recommendation,
etc.) to lisa.dunlop@unt.edu.