Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Modern Industrial Materials

General Requirement

You are an eligible applicant for Master’s-level studies if

• you have a nationally recognized first cycle degree – normally a Bachelor’s degree – from an accredited institution of higher education,
• your degree corresponds to at least 180 ECTS (European credits) or three years of full-time study,
• your degree is in a relevant field for the Master’s degree programme that you’re applying to. Please check the section on track-specific admission requirements for detailed degree requirements.

Language Requirements

Applicants must have excellent English language skills and a certificate that proves those skills. You can indicate your language skills by taking one of the internationally recognized English language tests. 

Applicants must reach the minimum required test results to be eligible for the University of Turku. No exceptions will be made. Read more about the language requirements here.

Before you start preparing your application, always read the full admission requirements on the application portal Studyinfo.fi

The applicant’s previous degree based on which s/he is seeking admission to the Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering must be in a relevant field of study. Relevant fields for the Modern Industrial Materials specialisation track are

• materials engineering
• chemical engineering
• environmental engineering
• process engineering
• physics
• chemistry

You may not apply to more than one specialization track within the same Master’s Degree Programme at the University of Turku. Therefore, you should carefully consider the suitability of your educational background for the applied track.

The decision of admission will be based on

• the relevance of the applicant’s awarded degree(s)
• the GPA of all courses included in the degree in the degree you are applying with
• the language test result (see Language requirements)
• the motivation letter (see full entry requirements for the obligatory motivation letter template)
• possible interview

The academic evaluation is made only for complete applications received during the application period. Any preliminary assessment of suitability or chances for admission will not be given.

The Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Modern Industrial Materials is a two-year programme of 120 ECTS credits.

• Joint Materials Engineering MSc studies 20 ECTS
• Modern Industrial Materials MSc studies 20 ECTS
• Master’s Thesis and a project 40 ECTS
• Minor or Thematic studies 20-25 ECTS
• Other studies 15-20 ECTS

The curriculum is published in the study guide.

The University of Turku fosters students' professional growth and global perspective by promoting internships and student exchanges. Every degree student can take advantage of these opportunities.

Does this page answer your questions about the programme's content and academic matters? If not, contact infoscitech@utu.fi.

The Master’s track in Modern Industrial Materials focuses on understanding and tailoring materials for specific industrial applications. Students learn how different material properties influence performance and how they can be modified and optimised to meet different application requirements.  The track combines a strong foundation in materials science with an application-oriented approach to solving real-world industrial challenges.

Teaching is closely connected to current research, with courses taught by internationally recognised professors and researchers who are experts in their respective fields. Students benefit from their expertise and gain insight into the latest developments in materials science and engineering, as well as the research and innovation shaping the materials of tomorrow.

During the Master’s Thesis in Modern Industrial Materials, students must demonstrate their ability to perform scientific work, management of research methods, knowledge of the research field, and skill in scientific writing.

The purpose of the Master's Thesis in Modern Industrial Materials is to produce a constructive solution proposal for a research challenge in, e.g., a company, organisation 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
• Designing and tailoring soft matter materials for advanced functional applications

During the programme, you will develop a broad understanding of materials used across today’s global industries, their applications, as well as the properties required to achieve a specific level of performance.

You will gain hands-on experience with experimental and computational for characterising and understanding materials. In addition, you also explore emerging trends in material development and learn how to design, tailor, and optimize materials for advanced applications and ever-evolving industrial needs.

Materials specialists are currently in demand across a broad range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, maritime, energy, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and utilities. Novel materials and materials solutions underpin the development of innovative industrial processes and products. You will have the chance to make a real difference in how society functions and in our daily lives.

With a Master’s degree in Modern Industrial Materials, you will be equipped with the technical, business, project management, and interpersonal skills needed to contribute to the development of new materials and technologies and to address challenges across a wide range of industries.

Possible job titles are:

• Materials engineer
• Materials scientist/researcher
• Product/process development scentist
• Technical sales engineer
• Manufacturing systems engineer
• Management consultant

The Master of Science degree completed in the Programme qualifies the graduates for PhD studies in Turku, elsewhere in Finland, or at universities worldwide.

Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for a position at the University of Turku Graduate School, UTUGS. UTUGS comprises doctoral programmes covering all disciplines at the University of Turku and provides a structured framework for doctoral education and research.