MSc in Materials Science
and Engineering

Requirements

• To possess the title or degree examination certificate of a degree related to science and materials engineering (with the exception of students who opt for obtaining their degree diploma through master's credits).
• To have a minimum GPA of 8.0, on a scale of 0 to 10 (or its equivalent on another scale), in their undergraduate studies.
• To pass the admission test, which consists of a written knowledge test, a psycho-pedagogical test (skills and abilities), and the positive evaluation of the admissions subcommittee.

For applicants who have studied abroad:

• Proof of equivalence of the minimum average established in the undergraduate studies, issued by the General Directorate of Incorporation and Revalidation of Studies of the UNAM.
• In the event that the documents are in a language other than Spanish, they must be translated by an official Mexican expert.
• Apostilled or legalized documents, as appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the call for admission.

Extracurricular requirements:

• To pass the English language exam, at the level of reading and comprehension of texts, by means of a certificate issued by the National School of Languages, Linguistics and Translation of the UNAM (ENALLT-UNAM) or by equivalent official external institutions.

For non-Spanish speaking applicants:

• Certificate of the knowledge of Spanish equivalent to or higher than level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, issued by the UNAM Center for Teaching to Foreigners (CEPE) or organizations with which UNAM has academic collaboration agreements for that purpose.

Preparation courses

To support applicants, the graduate program offers optional preparation courses for the admission exam (modern physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, and mathematics).

Applicants who pass all the preparation courses and whose overall average is 8.0 or higher are exempt from the written knowledge exam.

Forms related

Master's degree applicants registration form.
Master's Graduate Requirements.
Various Procedural Formats for Students.

Requirements for permanence in the program

• Students are expected to dedicate full time to their graduate studies.
• Students should carry out and thoroughly fulfill the academic activities established by both the Academic Committee and their tutoring committee in their individual activity plans. Students who fail at achieving the minimum requirements for the same academic activity twice will be discharged.
• Every semester, students must present a report of their academic activities to their tutoring committee.
• Students must obtain favorable semester evaluations from their tutoring committee. In no case will extraordinary exams be granted. In the event of an unfavorable evaluation, the Academic Committee will analyze the case and may recommend the student's permanence, with the conditions it deems pertinent. In case of a second unfavorable evaluation, the student will be discharged.
• Students must complete their credits and individual activity plan in the time established in the study plan. If applicable, after a favorable opinion from the Academic Committee, students may have a period of up to two consecutive semesters to complete their credits and graduate. In exceptional cases, the Academic Committee may grant an extension for the student to graduate.

Requirements for graduation and obtaining the degree

To obtain the master's degree, students must:

• Have covered all the academic activities, 100% of the credits, and the requirements set forth in the master's curriculum.
• Have completed the complementary academic activities.
• Have passed the English language exam at the level of reading and comprehension of texts at the National School of Languages, Linguistics, and Translation of the UNAM (ENALLT-UNAM) or by equivalent official external institutions.
• Those students whose native language is not Spanish must demonstrate their proficiency in Spanish, by means of a certificate of sufficiency issued by the CEPE or another that in the opinion of the Academic Committee is sufficient.
• Pass the degree exam corresponding to any of the graduation modalities: thesis, research report, scientific article, research protocol, or general knowledge test.

In case of completing the master's program in the regular time, students may be eligible for a stimulus for graduation.

For more information please download the Curriculum. 

 Documentación necesaria:

• Application letter addressed to the Program Coordinator, stating the reasons why the applicant wishes to enter the Master's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering (signed by the applicant).
• Professional title or Certificate of professional examination. If the applicant doesn't have his/her title yet, it is suggested to upload an official, signed, and stamped certificate to the system.
• Undergraduate certificate, attesting to have completed 100% of the credits and a minimum grade point average of 8.0 (eight zero), without exception.
• Birth certificate.
• Resume (without supporting attachments).
• CURP.
• For foreigners, proof of fluency in the Spanish language.

Entry documentation for accepted applicants

For UNAM graduates:

• Copy on both sides of the Professional title.
• Certificate of undergraduate studies.
• Birth certificate.

For students graduated from other higher education institutions:

• Copy on both sides of the Professional title (and bring the original to compare).
• Certificate of undergraduate studies.
• Birth certificate.

For foreign students:

• All documents apostilled.
• Original and copy of the Professional title.
• Certificate of undergraduate studies.
• Birth certificate.
• Certified copy of the Immigration Form.
• Proof of equivalence of the minimum average established in the undergraduate studies, issued by the General Directorate of Incorporation and Revalidation of Studies of the UNAM.
• Equivalence of studies issued by the DGIRE, UNAM.

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The Master's program in Materials Science and Engineering belongs to the National Register of Quality Graduate Programs of CONACYT, so it is possible to obtain a scholarship from this institution, or through the UNAM, through the Coordination of Graduate studies.

Eligibility of applicants for the CONACYT National Scholarship

Candidates are students accepted in conventional face-to-face Ph.D. programs that are registered in the National Register of Quality Graduate Programs of CONACYT, who formally express their commitment to full-time dedication and who maintain academic or performance quality in accordance with the criteria established in the Assignment Agreement and the CONACYT Scholarship Regulations.

Requirements and necessary documentation for applicants to the CONACYT National Scholarship

The requirements that the applicant for a National Scholarship must meet, as well as the required documentation, can be consulted in the CONACYT Scholarships section of the UNAM Graduate page.

Call for admission to the MSc in Materials Science and Engineering.

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Proceso de admisión al semestre 2026-1 (iniciará clases en agosto de 2025)

M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Complementary Information for the Master's Degree

Dirección General de Administración Escolar

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Digital Document Specifications

Specifications for Digital Photographies

Dirección General de Administración Escolar

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Postgraduate School Procedures Guide

Postgraduate School Procedures Handbook

Information on Student Procedures

Information on Graduate Procedures

General Directorate of Graduate Studies

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Summary of Administrative Procedures for Graduate Students and Tutors

General Regulations of Graduate Studies

General Guidelines for the Operation of Graduate Programs

CONACyT electronic application that allows searching for graduate program options currently accredited by the PNPC.

Consultation System of the National Register of Quality Graduate Programs

MSc in Materials Science and Engineering curriculum

MSc in Materials Science and Engineering syllabus

Preparation course for admission

Procedures – DGAE-Graduates – UNAM – SAEP

Registration, withdrawals, and changes on subjects