Study Materials Science in the United Kingdom
38 programmes in materials science at 20 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 33,664 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,569 USD and 34,397 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Materials Science programmes
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Materials Science in the United Kingdom by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 6 | 27,914 USD | 28,937 USD | 31,940 USD |
| Master's | 13 | 34,807 USD | 37,537 USD | 42,969 USD |
| PhD | 18 | 24,569 USD | 33,664 USD | 34,397 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for materials science in the United Kingdom
- Cranfield University, England (5)
- The University of Manchester (5)
- University of Birmingham, England (5)
- Loughborough University, England (3)
- Queen Mary University of London (2)
- University of Hertfordshire (2)
- Lancaster University, England (2)
- The University of Sheffield (2)
- University of Oxford (1)
- University of Portsmouth (1)
Study Materials Science in the United Kingdom: common questions
- How many materials science programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
- 38 materials science programmes at 20 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a materials science degree in the United Kingdom cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in materials science in the United Kingdom is 33,664 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,569 USD and 34,397 USD per year.
- Can I study materials science in the United Kingdom in English?
- Yes — 100% of the materials science programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (38 of 38).
- Which degree level is cheapest for materials science in the United Kingdom?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 28,937 USD per year, against 33,664 USD for phd programmes.
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