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KU Leuven, the Montanuniversität Leoben, the University of Trento, the Grenoble Institute of Technology and the University of Milano-Bicocca cooperate to offer a dual master degree. More information on their running master programmes can be found on their respective websites:
Each track of the Master programmes on Sustainable Materials (SUMA) consists of one full year at an entry university, followed by a year in one of the other participating universities. All courses are taught in English.
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The backbone of the master programs is a solid technical basis broadly covering aspects of materials and processing, sustainability and recycling, circular (eco)design and life cycle engineering, materials substitution and manufacturing (60 ECTS). This is completed with courses on entrepreneurship and innovation (30 ECTS), an internship (6 ECTS), and the master thesis (24 ECTS). The internship and thesis are positioned in companies strongly related to the field of sustainable and raw materials.
Minimum required score:
The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
Schedule TOEFL®Students interested in following one of the tracks of the master programme on sustainable materials should fill in the form below and upload the the following:
Tuition fees may vary per track. More info http://www.master-suma.eu/apply/admission-and-fees/
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check the programme website for information about funding options.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
