Earn your master's degree from Materials Science and Engineering
Through the 3+2 educational program established between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign andNational Chung Hsing University, you have access to a simplified pathway to a master's degree from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Grainger College of Engineering, one of the top-ranked materials engineering programs in the United States.
Students admitted to this 3+2 program spend 3 years at NCHU before coming to Illinois. Over the course of 2 years, you'll take courses that complete your undergraduate degree from NCHU and your master's degree at Illinois.
How to Apply
Consult your current undergraduate department to see if they recommend you for this program before applying online through the Illinois Graduate College. Further information about the master’s program and application process can be found on our department website. Please be sure to select “3+2 MS program” in the program option section of your application.
Whether for a class or independent study, our students enjoy access to our many world-class, interdisciplinary research centers, including the Materials Research Laboratory, home to research groups from materials science, condensed matter physics and materials chemistry; Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, home to collaborative efforts on molecular engineering, bioimaging and autonomous strategies in materials research; and Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab, home to semiconductor research and training.
