About the Application Process
If you have earned (or will soon earn) a bachelor's degree or a degree in technology at a recognized college, university, or technical institution, you may be admitted as a graduate student and study for an advanced degree. There are three categories of graduate student: regular, associate, and non-degree. Only regular students can earn advanced degrees. Students who do not wish to enter a degree program may seek admission with non-degree status.
To be considered for admission as a regular graduate student, you should apply directly to the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The decision to admit a student rests with the department. An offer of admission stands for one year following the semester for which the offer was made. If more than one year elapses, the department reserves the right to reconsider its offer.
Deadlines
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Master's applications may be considered year-round from Sept 1 until July 15. PhD applications are due by Dec 15. Students seeking admission for the fall semester who want to maximize their chances for admission; for fellowships and scholarships; and for research, teaching, and graduate assistantships, should file an application by December 15.
International and U.S. Students
English Proficiency is required for all graduate students whose first language is not English.
Minimum scores (and waiver criteria) can be found here.
Additional Requirements
Along with your application you will be required to:
- Send an unofficial transcript from each university you have attended. All transcripts should be translated to English and converted to the American 4.0 grade point average (GPA) scale, if possible. Official Transcripts are required before enrollment.
- Include one (1) letter of recommendation for master's or two (2) letters of recommendation for PhD from qualified individuals who can evaluate your academic achievement and potential for graduate studies.
- Enclose a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Note: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test results are not required/considered.
If you are an international student, you must achieve a necessary standard in English Proficiency.
Applicants who do not qualify for regular graduate student status may be offered associate status.
Transcript Information
Use the following mailing address for transcripts:
Graduate Coordinator
Lehigh University, Materials Science and Engineering
5 East Packer Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18015
USA
Institution Codes:
GRE: Our institution code, Lehigh University, is 2365. The department code for Materials Science is 1403. (Note: GRE scores are no longer required for your application.)
TOEFL: 99 (Materials Science programs do not have a specific TOEFL code, so "99" is used for graduate studies.)
Funding
Students are funded through faculty grants and government sponsorship.
Non-Degree Status
Students who do not wish to enter a degree program may seek admission with non-degree status. Please see Non-Degree Admissions for further details.