MS in Optical Science and Engineering
at UNC Charlotte, Charlotte

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MS in Optical Science and Engineering
at
UNC Charlotte
Overview

A 18 to 24 months long MS in Optical Science and Engineering is offered by University of North Carolina at Charlotte at PG level.

The course admission process requires students to submit a valid score in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo.

Additionally, to know general details about the course, the students must also know the cost of attendance. For the first-year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte tuition fees for MS in Optical Science and Engineering is USD 18,775. On top of this, the students are required to bear the cost of living expenses.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹16.66 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MS in Optical Science and Engineering

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MS in Optical Science and Engineering
at
UNC Charlotte
Fees

When planning for the MS in Optical Science and Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, applicants should consider the financial aspects involved. Every student must pay the first-year tuition fee of USD 18,775. Additionally, it is also important to account for living expenses such as accommodation, food, and utility costs. Such expenses may vary according to living styles and other fees added by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

To know about the complete breakdown of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte MS in Optical Science and Engineering fee structure and all other cost-element-wise expenditures for an elaborate cost overview, please refer to the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 16,65,906

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 18ᵗʰ December 2024

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MS in Optical Science and Engineering
at
UNC Charlotte
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must have a baccalaureate or master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, Optics, or a related field with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.2 (A= 4.0) in the majorSubjects required: english and mathematics.

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TOEFL

Marks - 83/120
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No specific cutoff mentioned

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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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Marks - 115/160
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Undergraduate applicants who are unable to meet the English proficiency requirements are welcome to apply for conditional admission. Students will attend UNC Charlotte English Language Training Institute (ELTI) to improve their English proficiency and gain guaranteed admission for their bachelor’s degree program
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MS in Optical Science and Engineering
at
UNC Charlotte
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#91	Mechanical Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2025
#401	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2025

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

36% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Fun loving

Internships3.2

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.7

Value for money3.7

Public transportation4.3

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.7

Permanent Immigration3.3

Anonymous

BS in Economics - Batch of 2027

Offered by University of North Carolina at Charlotte

3.9

Good academic environment.

Tips: Good campus with friendly and hospitable people. The city is also quite student friendly and peaceful. Nightlife is not the craziest compared to some other schools. The good thing is that the campus takes its security very seriously and the classroom environment is overall quite positive and enriching. The chance of immigrating here is quite low and unpredictable as the process is very uncertain and takes a long period of time.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1600

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102175

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of North Carolina at Charlotte

3.9

Interesting student experience.

Tips: I had given myself a certain amount of time to get used to the city and settle into my classes which helped my transition. There are good checklists available to let you know what to carry especially when it comes to essentials and documents. Chapel Hill is a very student friendly place but try to wrap up your work before it's too late in the night, as it can get a little too silent.

Likes (Safety): I've personally felt quite safe on campus both in daylight and even when it's dark. There are a lot of people at all times and lots of lighting as well. Patrols also happen regularly and people watch out for each other which feels quite reassuring.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1550

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025Read more

M.S. in Applied Energy and Electromechanical Engineering - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of North Carolina at Charlotte

3.9

Fun yet fulfilling so far.

Tips: The courses here are challenging but informative. A lot of the popular classes fill up really fast so you'll have to be very prompt with course registration. Mail your professors and university services whenever you're in a fix, you're bound to get some help. Plenty of fellow Indian students as well. Lots of events on campus every now and then, especially sports and games.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1600

Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102175

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of North Carolina at Charlotte

4.4

Go Niners! A new experience.

Tips: Being more punctual, aligning my schedule properly. Nothing much of cultural shift. I did not get any scholarships. But there are few which you need to continuously monitor. I am completely satisfied with my university, course as it gives a lot of scope both academically and personally.

Likes (Indian Food): There are many Indian cuisine restaurants nearby and the pricing varies for different items and most probably each items cost could be between $1 to $20. There are other cuisines available too. I personally prefer cooking by myself, with friends and rarely at restaurants.

Dislikes (Internships): It depends on how much networking you do, and how actively you interact with people and recruiters. It is a bit difficult process but once you start into it, it's a learning, you will learn day by day. Yes, there are internships relevant to my field of study.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 90150

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025Read more

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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of North Carolina at Charlotte

4.2

Its a great place for academic and to learn about various cultures.

Tips: The university does not provide any scholarships. I heard very rarely about someone getting a scholarship. Even if you get any Teaching/Research Assistantships also, compared with most of the universities you will not get any fee waiver. The faculty are very helpful and you can reach out to them anytime. The seniors are really friendly and host many events for us. I am overall satisfied with the university because of its wide variety of opportunities to learn.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 600

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75000

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025Read more

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MS in Optical Science and Engineering
at
UNC Charlotte
Highlights

This course is offered by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

MS in Optical Science and Engineering
at
UNC Charlotte

Scholarships

Scholarship information is not available. You can apply to non-college specific scholarships available for USA.

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