Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Modern Industrial Materials
Turku, Finland
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
22 Jan 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
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Materialise dreams into modern reality
In the Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Modern Industrial Materials specialisation track, you will grow to be an expert in materials selection and optimisation in almost any field of the industry.
The programme focuses on the characterisation, modelling, properties, and life cycle of both traditional and future materials used in the Industrial. Moreover, we consider the special topics of 3D printing and artificial (“digital”) materials.
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Academic Excellence & Experience
Current focus areas in the research on Modern Industrial Materials is on different materials for industrial needs, and what properties are desired with specific applications. Furthermore, we seek to modify materials and tune their functional properties to optimize their industrial performance.
Specialisation Tracks in Materials Engineering
Modern Industrual Materials is one of three specialisation tracks of the Master's Degree Programme in Materials Engineering. The programme offers two other specialisation tracks:
- Health Technology Materials,
- Materials of Energy Technology.
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarship Opportunities
The University of Turku supports merited and motivated students with generous scholarships. The university offers these scholarships to students pursuing Master's level studies who are subject to tuition fees.
Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, and you can apply for a scholarship by simply answering “yes” to the corresponding question in the online application form when you apply for the programme.
One type of scholarship covers whole tuition fees for two years for Master’s degree programmes. In addition to that, there is a scholarship for the best applicants that covers tuition fees and includes an additional grant of €5,000.
Approximately 30 % of the admitted students are awarded a scholarship by the University of Turku.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Modern Industrial Materials is a two-year programme of 120 ECTS credits. The structure includes:
- Joint materials engineering studies, 20 ECTS;
- Modern industrial materials studies, 20 ECTS;
- Thesis and project, 40 ECTS;
- Minor or thematic studies, 20-25 ECTS;
- Other studies, 15-20 ECTS
Master's Thesis & Topics
In the master's thesis, you will have to prove your ability to do scientific work and master relevant research methods. You will also prove your knowledge of the research field and skills in scientific writing. The purpose of a master's thesis in Technology is to produce a constructive solution proposal for a research challenge of e.g. a company, organization or research group.
Examples of thesis topics include:
- Innovative digital designs for 3D printing complex structures
- Corrosion-free high entropy alloys for the maritime applications
- Additive manufacturing with bio-based materials for sustainable products
- Tuning the properties of metallic glasses by computer simulations and artificial intelligence
Program Outcome
Competence Description
During the programme, you will learn about the materials commonly used in today’s global industries, their targeted applications, as well as the demands for the material properties that the different applications require.
You will learn about the typical characterization tools used to evaluate the properties of materials, both experimental and computational. In addition, you will learn about the latest trends in materials development and the techniques for materials optimization.
Career Opportunities
Job Options
Materials specialists are currently in demand in a broad range of industries, from aerospace, automotive and maritime, through the energy and pharmaceutical, to telecommunications and utility sectors. Novel materials solutions underpin the development of industrial processes and products. You will have the chance to make a real difference in how society functions, and also in our daily life.
You will be equipped with technical, business, project management, and interpersonal skills needed for careers in a wide range of sectors. You will be able to join the industry in Finland or abroad, become a consultant, or enter the public sector.
Possible job titles are:
- Materials engineer
- Product/process development scientist
- Technical sales engineer
- Manufacturing systems engineer
- Management consultant
Career In Research
The Master of Science degree completed in the Programme qualifies the graduates for PhD studies in Turku, elsewhere in Finland, or universities worldwide.
Graduates from the programme are eligible to apply for a position in the University of Turku Graduate School, UTUGS. The Graduate School consists of doctoral programmes, which cover all disciplines and doctoral candidates of the University.
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Program Admission Requirements
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