
Msc in Materials Engineering
Gothenburg, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
SEK 160,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
As far back as the Stone Age, materials have played a significant and defining role in human development — central to contemporary prosperity and the keys to future social evolution. Material engineers, therefore, have an essential role to play in developing and refining the materials of today and tomorrow, exploring their limits and taking their potential to the next level.
Materials-related challenges are found in all disciplines of engineering — biomedical, telecommunications, aeronautical, construction, chemical, and mechanical, to name just a few. All aspects of a product's life, from initial idea or discovery to prototype, finished article, and eventual recycling processes, fall under the scope of materials engineering. Materials engineers focus on the application of materials, testing, developing, and modifying them to be used in just about any product one can imagine, from jet engines and skis to smartphones and sanitary products.
Contemporary challenges in materials cut across the traditional lines of engineering and science. Success in the field relies on a mix of competence and knowledge, understanding where problems arise, effective testing, and model building.
The education you will receive in this program reflects this diversity, and you will use advanced experimental equipment and modern software for materials simulation to tackle real-life material problems, provided by industry partners. You will learn through a pedagogical philosophy of ‘make and break’, exploring the limits of new materials and ideas through experiments both theoretical and practical. We also emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary and intercultural communication and teamwork — essential ingredients for success in the modern international industry.
You will become an engineer of reality, both a problem finder and solver and a developer in theory and practice. As well as an expert in materials, you will also come to represent a bridge between researchers and the construction sector.
When you study this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to handle the complexity of materials problems and to find solutions within the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and manufacturing to end use, and recycling. You will learn how to choose materials, develop processes and properties and understand failures, applying your expertise in materials to make products more efficient, cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally sustainable.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Some of these are administrated by Chalmers and others by external institutions. Additional scholarships may be appended to the list and applicants are therefore encouraged to check this webpage regularly.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year, the programme starts with five compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Materials Engineering. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.
- Metals engineering
- Materials characterisation and failure analysis
- Polymer processing and properties
- Mechanical performance of engineering materials
- Research methodology in production projects
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year, you must complete a master's thesis to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.
- Tailored materials and commercialization aspects
- Master's thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The master's programme in Materials engineering prepares you for a professional role in fields like lightweight design, recycling, biodegradable materials or corrosion-resistant alloys. Future opportunities can be found in Product development and testing, Technical design, Process development, innovative business development, R&D, Engineering and problem-solving and sustainable development.
We also cooperate with large and well-established companies and institutes such as Volvo, Volvo Cars, GKN Aerospace, SAAB, SKF, SCA, Sandvik and SWEREA, but also smaller entrepreneurial companies such as ARCAM.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.