University of Toronto | Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
The Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) at the University of Toronto is one of the largest academic units of its discipline in North America. A leader in advanced materials research and applications, we are an integral component within the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto – the #1 ranked engineering school in Canada, and #8 in the world.*
Formerly known as the Department of Metallurgy & Materials Science (MMS), our name was officially changed to Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) in 2001 to reflect advances in materials research and education that are based on, but have since evolved beyond traditional metallurgy. Today, the Department of Materials Science & Engineering is home to approximately 200 undergraduate students, 80 graduate students, and 30 faculty and staff.
As a discipline that plays a critical enabling role in all aspects of technology, Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto is on the forefront of addressing global issues that have a direct impact on our lives today. Our cutting-edge research in advanced materials applications lend to the development of technological solutions for environmental challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and energy availability.
* The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto, is ranked #1 in Canada and #8 in the world by the 2009 Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings and the 2010 US News & World Report.
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