Graduate Program Admissions Information
We are excited that you are considering our Graduate Program. The Materials Science and Chemical Engineering department offers admission to M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The Ph.D. program is intended for students who wish to pursue a research-oriented career, while the M.S. program is intended for students who are looking for advanced positions in industry. Admission to the Ph.D. program is more competitive than the M.S. program.
To apply for Graduate Studies in MS and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering & Chemical and Molecular Engineering at Stony Brook you must complete your online application here. For information on application fee exceptions and the fee waiver request process, please visit this page. Also, when sending the required application documents please include a photocopy of your GRE (waived this year) and TOEFL scores besides having official scores sent directly to the graduate school via ETS-Institutional code: 2548; Departmental code 69.
Admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. Programs are handled separately by the departmental Admissions Committee.
The requirements for admission to graduate study in CME include:
- Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor’s degree in CME (or a closely related field).
- A grade point average of at least B (i.e., 3.0/4.0) in all mathematics, engineering, and science courses.
The requirements for admission to graduate study in ESM include:
- Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering Science, Engineering Chemistry, Physics (or a closely related field).
- A grade point average of at least B (i.e., 3.0/4.0) in all mathematics, engineering, and science courses.
Application Instructions
All applications must be completed online here. All additional required documents, such as, diplomas, transcripts, recommendation letters, Statement of Purpose etc. must be uploaded using the application portal.
You may review our Complete Application Checklist.
When applying to our program, please fill out the online application and send supporting documents, such as TOEFL and GRE (*GRE is waived for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 admission cycle) scores, directly to the graduate school via ETS. All application materials should be uploaded to Slate by the student at the time of application. Letter of recommendation requests should be sent by the applicant to the recommender through an automated email from Slate. The recommender can then reply electronically.
Submission of TOEFL Test Scores is required for all students whose native language is not English. Please go through the reference for minimum score requirements.
- Masters students that have completed a degree program from a U.S. institution may be eligible for a TOEFL waiver and need to request the waiver, please email Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@stonybrook.edu .
- All PhD applicants with a TA stipend whose native language is not English must demonstrate a sufficient level of English-speaking proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS Speaking score) and may be required to take OAE courses based on these measures.
All official and final transcripts, and other admission materials should be sent to:
| Stony Brook University Graduate School Office of Student Services 2401 Computer Science Building Stony Brook, New York 11794-4433 |
Official E-Transcripts should be sent to: gradadmissions@stonybrook.edu
Note: If you want to order your transcript to be sent electronically, it would need to be with a service like “Parchment” or “National Clearing House”, or must be a current member on the ”Naces Credentials Evaluation” website. We cannot accept these documents via email from universities or other institutions or the applicant directly because they are not located on the credential evaluators list with NACES.
For application status and submission questions, including using the Slate system, please email: gradadmissions@stonybrook.edu
For program or curriculum related questions, please email: ESMandCME_GradAdmissions@stonybrook.edu
Application Deadlines
Spring 2025:
MS Domestic -December 31, 2024, 11:59pm (EST)
MS International -November 15, 2024, 11:59pmEST
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PhD Domestic & International - November 15, 2024, 11:59pm (EST)
Fall 2025:
MS Domestic Application – July 15, 2025 by 11:59 PM (EST)
MS International Application – May 15, 2025 by 11:59 PM (EST)
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PhD Domestic & International Application – January 1, 2025 by 11:59PM (EST)
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For Graduate Application & Admission FAQs, click here
A WES evaluation is recommended for international transcripts, however, you may simply submit your transcript/degree certificate if the degree earned is equivalent to a US degree (e.g., 4-year Bachelor).
For undergraduate degrees, a WES evaluation is generally not required if all of the following are true:
- Your degree title is or translates to “Bachelor”
- Your degree was completed as part of a 4-year course
- Your degree was earned from an institution accredited by the official regional accreditation board for your country or region
For graduate degrees, a WES evaluation is generally not required if all of the following are true:
- Your degree title is or translates to a degree title recognized in the US (e.g., “Master”, “Doctor”, etc.)
- Your degree was earned from an institution accredited by the official regional accreditation board for your country or region
Regardless of whether a WES evaluation is needed, all documents must be provided with an official English translation when the original document is in another language. Such translations are typically provided by the issuing institution; however, you may also obtain a translation using any of the following methods.
- Any of the accredited agencies listed at http://www.atanet.org/
- Any of the accredited agencies listed at http://naces.org/
Please note, the Graduate School reserves the right to request a WES evaluation later in the admissions process if we are not satisfied with the information in the submitted documents upon their review. A subsequent request for a WES evaluation will delay the processing of your matriculation, as your application package will not be finalized until it is received & reviewed.
It is recommended if you have confirmation that your transcripts and other documents are received by Graduate School, please inform us (the department) via email at ESMandCME_GradAdmissions@stonybrook.edu
The Graduate School application fee is $100* and is non-refundable. It is required for applicants from all countries.
Checking on the Status of your Application
Fall applications are reviewed in January. If your application file is missing anything, you will receive an email from the department. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can’t respond to emails checking on status until AFTER April 10th.
Offer letters will begin to be mailed out from the end of January. We ask that you do not send us numerous emails checking on the status of your application or telephone us regarding application status. If you do NOT receive a letter of offer from us by April 10th, you should only then contact us if you have any questions.
Financial Support
Admitted Ph.D. students are typically offered financial support in the form of teaching or research assistantships, which include full tuition and broad- based fees. Admission into this program is very competitive.
M.S. students are typically admitted with no financial support; however, full time MS students in the thesis track may be appointed as Research Project Assistants with an opportunity to enter the PhD program at the discretion of a faculty member upon availability of funds. Information regarding tuition and other costs can be found here.
Note: Please check here to find the information about transfer of credits or programs