Master in Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Tuition comes to 5,565 USD per year.

Materials Science and Engineering studies the structure, properties, and performance of materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, and how these materials can be engineered for specific applications. Students in this field examine how atomic and molecular structure determines mechanical, electrical, thermal, and chemical behavior, and learn to design new materials or improve existing ones for use in electronics, energy systems, transportation, construction, and biomedical devices. Coursework typically includes materials characterization techniques, thermodynamics, crystallography, and processing methods such as casting, coating, and thin-film deposition. Graduates often pursue careers as materials engineers, research scientists, quality control specialists, or product development engineers in industries such as semiconductors, batteries, aerospace, and manufacturing. This master's program in Materials Science and Engineering is offered by Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in Ulsan, South Korea. It spans four semesters, with intakes available in March and August, and courses are taught in English. Students generally come from undergraduate backgrounds in materials science, chemistry, physics, or engineering, and use the program to develop advanced expertise in specific material classes or characterization methods through coursework and research. South Korea is home to major semiconductor, battery, and manufacturing industries, and UNIST's location in Ulsan places students near large-scale industrial operations in shipbuilding, automotive manufacturing, and petrochemicals. This proximity provides context for coursework connecting fundamental materials science to industrial application. Graduate study in this field typically combines laboratory-based research with coursework in advanced characterization and processing techniques, preparing students for research or engineering roles that require deep technical knowledge of material behavior and design.