Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
MS in Materials Science and Engineering
Begin with foundational studies of the structure, properties, and applications of basic material types, then choose a focus for deeper exploration.
Pave the way for new technologies to improve the world through enhanced and novel materials. Probe the fundamental properties of matter and help develop solutions in areas like clean energy, biotechnology, and more efficient computing. At Columbia Engineering, you’ll experience a broad, collaborative department with faculty pioneering research that will shape the future.
Multidisciplinary coursework will equip you with the fundamental principles of materials science while giving you diverse opportunities to apply what you’re learning in specific areas of research within the department and across the university. Beyond campus, New York City opens the door to internships and career connections you won’t find anywhere else.
Why Get Your Master's in Materials Science & Engineering at Columbia?
At Columbia, experience a rigorous Ivy League education within a world-leading research university in a unique urban setting.
As a student here, you’ll benefit from:
- New York City
It’s not just an amazing place to live, teeming with the cultural resources of a global capital. More importantly, it’s a place to discover opportunities, as a hub for both major corporations and innovative startups.
- Unique Multi-Disciplinary Department
By its very nature, materials science draws on knowledge from multiple fields. Columbia Engineering’s program is housed in a department that also includes applied physics, applied mathematics, and medical physics, giving you broad exposure to several domains and experience with collaborative, multi-disciplinary problem-solving.
- World-Class Faculty
Train alongside award-winning researchers and scholars. Faculty lead pioneering research in areas like nanoscale structures to empower advances in energy efficiency, thin films for high-speed data connectivity, and unlocking the properties of materials using X-ray diffraction.
- Top Research Facilities
Gain access to the most advanced equipment and labs to build research experience that will set you apart. In addition to the department’s dedicated teaching laboratory and clean room facilities, the department is also part of the Columbia Nano Initiative, which includes the Center for Precision-Assembled Quantum Materials and the Center for Programmable Quantum Materials.