Texas Materials Institute
An Interdisciplinary materials science and engineering research program
MS & PhD Program
Thrust Areas
Instructions for Applying to the MSE Graduate Program
All applicants MUST complete the GIAC application procedures and All materials MUST be received by the dates listed below.
Application Deadlines:
| Fall | Spring | ||
| US Applicants | December 15 | October 1 | |
| International Applicants | December 15 | October 1 |
NOTE: December 15th is also the priority deadline for applicants seeking fellowships or financial aid for Fall/Summer admission. No additional forms are required to be considered for Research or Teaching Assistantships. Learn more about other forms of financial aid on the Graduate School's Financing your Education page .
How to Apply:
A. Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) application.
All graduate applicants first must complete the GIAC application process this process is summarized below but please be sure to follow the official procedures outlined on the GIAC website.
The procedures vary slightly for domestic and international applicants but among the common requirements are: the Texas Common Application, an application fee, official transcripts and official test scores. Within the Texas Common Application you will be asked to provide references, a CV and a Statement of Purpose. Our program cannot consider any application until GIAC has received and referred your application materials to our office.
- Apply online using the Texas Common Application . The MS&E major code is 663300 .
- Be sure to fill out the "Employment, References & Honors" section - this is where you will provide names and contact information for your 3 references. (only letters submitted through the letters system will be accepted - DO NOT send letters via email or postal mail.) Be sure that the email addresses of your references are current and accurate.
You will be asked to inform us if you are going to waive the right to view your letters after they are submitted. Please indicate this by answering the associated question on the application for admission.
We will send an e-mail message to the address you provide and ask your recommender to visit a web site where they can complete a questionnaire. Your recommender will be informed if you have not waived your right to view his/her letter of recommendation.
If you make a mistake on the email address or if you need to replace one recommender with another please contact GIAC at gradref@austin.utexas.edu
- The "Essays" section will be the final step - This is where you will be asked to enter a Statement of Purpose and a CV.
- Supporting Materials - Send the following materials to the Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC):
Address:
Graduate and International Admissions Center
The University of Texas at Austin
P.O. Box 7608
Austin, TX 78713-7608
Street Address (for overnight letter or package delivery):
Graduate and International Admissions Center
The University of Texas at Austin
2608 Whitis Ave.
Austin, TX 78712-1534
1. Official transcripts from every senior college attended
2. Official GRE score (ETS code 6882 - no department code is necessary)
3. Official TOEFL score (International applicants only (ETS code 6882 - no department code is necessary)
4. Application Fee
*Please read the information on the GIAC website for more specific information; it is an excellent resource for applicants.
B. MS&E Departmental application.
The departmental application is no longer required as of the Fall 2010 application cycle.
C. Letters of reference, C.V. & Statement of Purpose.
Three letters are required of all applicants. GIAC's online Letters of Reference program enables your recommenders to log into the reference site. Please refer to the GIAC instructions above for more information. EMAIL LETTERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
CV & SOP may both be submitted online in the final step of the Texas Common Application.
No additional materials will be accepted by our office. Do Not send a CV, resume, publications or any other materials to our office as they will NOT be considered. We will contact you if we need further information. Check your application status online at: http://utdirect.utexas.edu/nr/appstat.html
For more information please refer to our Admissions Frequently Asked Questions page.
