Master's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering: Advanced Manufacturing

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 Mechanical Engineering, must be in a relevant field of study. Relevant fields for the Advanced Manufacturing specialisation track are

• Mechanical engineering
• Systems engineering
• Industrial engineering
• Production engineering
• Materials engineering
• Metallurgical engineering
• Manufacturing
• Additive manufacturing 

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 amount, relevance, and grades of the courses in the degree(s)
• the language test result (see Language requirements)
• the motivation video (see full entry requirements for details)
• possible relevant work experience
• 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 Mechanical Engineering: Digital Manufacturing is a two-year programme of 120 ECTS credits.

• Joint mechanical engineering studies 20 ECTS
• Advanced Manufacturing studies 20 ECTS
• Thesis and project 40 ECTS
• Minor or Thematic Studies 20-25 ECTS
• Other studies 15-20 ECTS

Curriculum will be published in the study guide in May 2027.

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 – all internships come with a guaranteed subsidy, and every exchange programme includes a grant.

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

Teaching in Advanced Manufacturing is closely connected to research at the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and to collaboration with industrial and academic partners in Finland and internationally.

Research and teaching related to the track span additive manufacturing, laser materials processing, joining and welding, surface engineering and coatings, conventional and advanced manufacturing technologies, materials and metallurgical phenomena, process monitoring and quality assurance, modelling and simulation, machine learning and artificial intelligence, manufacturing-oriented design, and sustainable manufacturing.

Students therefore learn to approach manufacturing as an integrated engineering field connecting materials, processes, design, digital technologies and industrial performance

Within the Advanced manufacturing track the students are given the flexibility to select the master’s thesis topics that are: (1) Part of the ongoing large national or international research projects within the department or University, (2) Industrial case study where the student will be directly supported by the respective companies. 

Typical thesis areas include additive manufacturing; laser processing; joining and welding; surface engineering and coatings; Thermal Spray, materials and metallurgical behaviour during manufacturing; process–microstructure–property relationships; process monitoring and quality assurance; machine learning and data-driven manufacturing; modelling and simulation; design for advanced manufacturing; and sustainable manufacturing.

After completing the advanced manufacturing track, the graduates will be able to understand and compareconventional and advanced manufacturing technologies, select appropriate manufacturing routes, analyse process–material–property relationships, and integrate materials and metallurgical considerations into manufacturing development.

Graduates will also be able to apply modelling, simulation, process monitoring, sensing, data analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence to manufacturing problems and assess manufacturing solutions in terms of quality, productivity, sustainability and economic feasibility.
 

The broad competence profile supports careers in industrial research, manufacturing development, production, process engineering and specialist roles. Typical positions include Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Additive Manufacturing Specialist, Process Development Engineer, Laser Processing Specialist, Welding or Joining Specialist, Surface Engineering and Coatings Specialist, Materials and Metallurgy Specialist, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Modelling and Simulation Engineer, Manufacturing Data or Machine Learning Specialist, and R&D Engineer.

Graduates may work in sectors such as machinery and manufacturing, marine, automotive, aerospace and space, energy, biomedical technology, electronics and advanced materials.
 

The track also provides a strong foundation for doctoral studies and research in areas such as advanced and additive manufacturing, laser materials processing, joining and welding, surface engineering and coatings, materials and metallurgy, process monitoring, modelling and simulation, machine learning for manufacturing, and sustainable manufacturing.

Graduates from the programme are eligible to apply for a position at the University of Turku Graduate School, UTUGS. The Graduate School consists of doctoral programmes, which cover all disciplines and doctoral candidates of the University.