Study Materials Science in the United Kingdom

38 programmes in materials science at 20 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 33,664 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,569 USD and 34,397 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Materials Science programmes

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Programme	University	Degree	Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Apprenticeship in Materials Science (BEng Hons)	University of Wales Trinity Saint David	Bachelor's	21,294 USD
PhD in Multi-scale Modelling	The University of Manchester	PhD	34,807 USD
Masters By Research Materials and Structures	University of Hertfordshire	Master's	20,475 USD
PhD Hybrid Cellulose–Metal Foam Phase Change Composites for Thermal Energy Storage (LANDINIS_U27EMP) 2026/27	University of East Anglia, Norwich	PhD	—
PhD in Bridging Past And Present Correlative Multimodal Materials Analysis Of The Mary Rose Hull	University of Portsmouth	PhD	24,433 USD
Bachelor in Materials Science Technologist Degree Apprenticeship	University of Derby	Bachelor's	32,759 USD
PhD in Upcycling Waste Pvc Advanced Membrane Materials Water Separation Applications Phd	Aston University	PhD	22,645 USD
PhD in Metallurgy and Materials PhD / MSc (Res)	University of Birmingham, England	PhD	40,007 USD
PhD in Materials Characterisation And Processing Phd	Brunel University London	PhD	33,844 USD
Master in Science and Engineering of Materials MRes	University of Birmingham, England	Master's	40,007 USD
Masters By Research Materials and Structures	University of Hertfordshire	Master's	20,475 USD
PhD in 4D-Printed Adaptive Structures with Controlled Shape Change and Multifunctional Response	Nottingham Trent University	PhD	—
Bachelor in Materials Chemistry MChem (Honours)	University of St Andrews	Bachelor's	—
Master in Sustainable Materials MSc	University of Birmingham, England	Master's	45,945 USD

Materials Science in the United Kingdom by degree level

Degree	Programmes	25th percentile	Median tuition / yr	75th percentile
Bachelor's	6	27,914 USD	28,937 USD	31,940 USD
Master's	13	34,807 USD	37,537 USD	42,969 USD
PhD	18	24,569 USD	33,664 USD	34,397 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for materials science in the United Kingdom

Study Materials Science in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many materials science programmes are there in the United Kingdom?: 38 materials science programmes at 20 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a materials science degree in the United Kingdom cost?: The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in materials science in the United Kingdom is 33,664 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,569 USD and 34,397 USD per year.
Can I study materials science in the United Kingdom in English?: Yes — 100% of the materials science programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (38 of 38).
Which degree level is cheapest for materials science in the United Kingdom?: Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 28,937 USD per year, against 33,664 USD for phd programmes.

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