Material Science & Engineering_MASTER_Postgraduate_Programmes

Material Science & Engineering

Start date

2025/09/01

Duration

3 years

Fees

CNY 42,000 per year

Degree Conferred Master of Engineering, (Postgraduate)

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 ＞ Programmes＞Postgraduate＞MASTER ＞ Material Science & Engineering

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Major Overview

The first-level discipline of Material Science and Engineering, composed of multiple second-level disciplines within School of Material Science and Engineering, is in a combination of materials, chemistry and chemical engineering. First established in 2003, it has developed into the first-level discipline in Shanghai. Granting the doctoral degree in Material Science and Engineering discipline, and the post-doctoral research center has been set up. The second-level discipline of Materials Science has been developed as 211 Project, the key discipline of State and Shanghai. The School includes Experiment Teaching Center, the National Demonstration Center, complementary research centers and instrumentation, Key Laboratories, and research centers. The School currently has an excellent faculty composed of the National "973" chief scientist, the Ministry of Education Cheung Kong Scholar Professor, the winners of the National Outstanding Youth Fund and the talents of Shanghai Thousand People Program. Among the 170 staff, there are over 40 doctoral and 110 master advisors. They have made great strides in the designing, preparation and application of materials. For the last five years, most graduate students participated in the research of national "973", "863" science and technology support programs, the National Natural Science Fund and more than 200 provincial key projects. The School has several national and provincial awards.

Educational Objectives

The master students should understand the current situation and development trend of materials science and engineering and other related disciplines. They are expected to master the fundamental theories and systematic professional knowledge of materials science and engineering disciplines. In addition, the students must have the innovative ability and the spirit of teamwork. They can carry out scientific research and technological development on materials science and engineering independently.

Academic Structure

The program duration for master’s students is 3 years, with a maximum extension of 5 years. Course credits remain valid for 5 years from the date of enrollment.

Research Fields

Structure Design and Controllable Preparation of Polymers
Reactive Processing and Molding of Polymers
Specialty Resin Composites
New Energy Materials and Device
Biomedical Materials
Chemical Engineering on Nanometer Materials

Credit Requirements

Complete a minimum of 25 credits, typically within the first academic year. Additionally, students must obtain an HSK3 certificate or higher by the time of graduation.

Module Information

Course Module	Course Title	Properties	Credits	Semester
General Courses	A Glimps of China	Compuslory	2	1
	Basic Chinese Ⅰ	Compuslory	2	1
	Basic Chinese Ⅱ	Compuslory	2	2
Discipliinary Courses	Energy Chemical Engineering	Elective	2	1
	Materials Characterization(in English)	Elective	2	2
	Advanced Polymer Materials(in English)	Elective	2	2
	In Situ Nano Research Technology and Applications（in English)	Elective	2	2
	Recent Developments and New Directions in Nanomaterials Chemistry	Elective	2	2
	Polymer Materials Science and Engineering	Elective	2	2
	Lab safety, health and environmental management: principle and case analysis	Elective	1	1
	Advanced Analytical chemistry	Elective	2	1
	Experimental Technology in Moderm Instrumnetal Analysis	Elective	2	2
	Functional Materials	Elective	2	2
	Polymer Chemistry	Elective	2	1
	Nanostructured materials: processing and properties	Elective	1	1
	Engineering introduction and Ethics	Elective	2	2

Graduation Requirements

Midterm Evaluation (3rd Semester)

Complete all required course credits prior to the evaluation.
Submit two literature reviews and pass experimental skill tests.

Defend a thesis proposal, including a literature review and research plan.
Publication

Comply with the requirements set by the Academic Degree Committee.
Thesis & Defense

Write and defend a thesis (Chinese or English accepted). The thesis must demonstrate research competence and adhere to intellectual property regulations.
Degree Award

Degree approval follows China's Interim Degree Regulations and the guidelines set by ECUST.

Entry Requirements

1 . Proof of English proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 80, IELTS score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 105, or evidence of prior education in English.
2 . Applicants without language scores may submit provisional applications and must provide proof of Chinese proficiency to receive the final admission offer.
3 . Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher academic qualifications.
4 . No criminal record and in good physical and mental health.
5 . Must be 18 years of age or older.

Fees and Scholarships

The tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation.

Application Fee

600 CNY

Tuition Fee

42,000 CNY/Year

Scholarship

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)

Type A: Bilateral Program / ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS) / EU Program / AUN Program / China-Africa Friendship Program, etc.

Steps to Apply:

Step 1: Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study in your home country for CGS opportunities.
Step 2: Contact the College of International Education to obtain a Pre-Admission Notice.
Step 3: Visit the CGS Information Management System for International Students, submit your online application, and select East China University of Science and Technology as the application institution.
Step 4: Submit all your application documents to the dispatching authorities before the deadline and download the application form.

Type B: High-level Postgraduate Program / Belt and Road Program, etc.

Steps to Apply:

Visit the CGS Information Management System for International Students to submit your online application.
Use the agency number 10251 for East China University of Science and Technology when applying.
Download the application form after submitting your online application.

2. Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS)

Visit the Shanghai Government Scholarship Online Application System to submit your online application and download the application form.
For detailed information about CGS Type A, refer to the official CGS website and the notice from your home country’s local international student dispatch department.
Information for CGS Type B and SGS will be notified separately.

Application Process

Get approval from one of these supervisors
No Supervisor Acceptance Letter Required
Submit your application online:
Visit the ECUST online application system to register and upload your application documents following the system prompts. Please ensure you submit only one application; duplicate applications are not allowed.
Pay the application fee of 600 CNY:
If online payment is not possible, please transfer the application fee to ECUST’s official bank account and email the remittance receipt to cie@ecust.edu.cn.

Note: Your application will be considered invalid if the application fee is not paid.
The fee is non-refundable once paid.
You may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our 'How to Apply' page.

Student Experience

At ECUST, students find themselves at the epicenter of the university's global reputation for academic excellence. In this vibrant community, every student is not only a part of their academic department but also a valued member. This dual membership offers students the best of both worlds: the prestige associated with being part of a leading institution and the warmth and camaraderie of a close-knit community.

Find out more on our 'Campus life'.