Materials Science and Technology
The programme provides you with solid knowledge about materials from the viewpoint of present-day research and practice. You can apply what you learn to other related areas in mechanical engineering, such as sustainable manufacturing technologies and construction engineering.
The studies consist of materials science and its sub-areas, such as advanced metallic materials, ceramics, carbon-based materials, polymers and biopolymers and minerals. The size effect of the materials on structure (macro/micro/nano) is taken into consideration.
Resource- and energy-efficient ways of processing materials are also in focus in different study modules. Special attention is paid to mixed materials manufactured with processes such as composite manufacturing, additive manufacturing and welding.
This Master's programme is a unique in Finland, combining knowledge of and working methods in materials science and production engineering. It emphasises a combination of material knowledge and engineering qualifications through project courses in which you apply your knowledge to practice. Projects are carried out in close cooperation with Finnish and global industries.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
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You must complete one of the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Technology completed in a university
The following fields are included in Mechanical Engineering:
- Mechanical Engineering
- (Mechanical) Automation Engineering
- Materials Science / Materials Technology
- Automation and Systems Engineering
or closely related.
- Bachelor of Engineering completed in a university of applied sciences.
The following fields are included in Mechanical Engineering:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Manufacturing Technology
- Machine Automation
- Paper Machine Technology
- Automotive and Work Machine Technology
- Vehicle Design
- Product Design
- Production Systems
- Metal Technology
- Maintenance
- Robotics
- Virtual Production
- Intelligent Machines
or closely related.
Job prospects include:
- material development manager
- product manager
- material production manager
- material quality manager
- expert in environmental and sustainability affairs
- material standardisation manager
- material scientist or researcher
