Materials Science and Technology

University
LUT University
City, country
Lappeenranta, Finland
Duration
2 years
Specialties
Materials Science & Engineering
Price
Free
Study language
English (ENG)
Degree
Master
Study start
2025-08-25
Deadline
2026-01-15
About
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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.

Important requirements

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