Overview

You will learn how to tailor materials and optimize their fabrication processes to develop new and innovative products for a wide range of applications, including microtechnology, biotechnology, aerospace, transportation, infrastructure, sports, and energy.

Career opportunities

A degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities across diverse industries, from materials production and processing to the development and manufacture of innovative products.

Graduates are highly sought after in fields such as watchmaking, sports, aeronautics, food technology, metallurgy, automotive engineering, electronics, health, and sustainability.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced metallurgy

Fracture of materials

Solid-state materials

Soft matter

Statistical mechanics

Advanced additive manufacturing technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Disciplines

Materials Science View 4 other Masters in Materials Science in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You are eligible to apply to the Master’s programme if you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or an equivalent degree in a related field, depending on your academic background and study track.

Applicants should have a solid foundation in materials science and engineering, as well as in the relevant fundamental sciences and engineering disciplines. Applications are assessed individually, taking into account the applicant’s academic background, previous coursework, and overall profile.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4480 CHF / year

≈ 4480 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1560 CHF / year

≈ 1560 CHF / year

Living costs

Lausanne

Switzerland

1609 - 1979 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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