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Overview
These capabilities will be based on a thorough understanding and use of the relationships between the internal structure (crystal structure, microstructure, architecture) of materials, their properties (mechanical, electrical, chemical) and their processing (the materials triangle).
Career after Materials Engineering at KU Leuven
Prominent technical industries such as the automotive, aerospace, energy, microelectronics, and chemical industries and emerging sectors such as nanotechnology, biomaterials and recycling are keen to hire qualified and talented materials engineers.
Materials engineers are prepared for work as process engineers, materials or product developers, design specialists, quality control engineers or consultants. Graduates with an interest in research can apply for an R&D position, or start a PhD. Some alumni have started their own successful companies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Metal Processing & Case Studies
- Metals: Production and Recycling
- Ceramics and Powder Metallurgy
- Materials Characterisation Techniques I
- Materials Modelling and Simulation Techniques
- Sustainable Materials Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 94
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering View 15 other Masters in Materials Science & Engineering in BelgiumAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 94
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applications are evaluated by both KU Leuven Admissions Office and the relevant Master’s programme director. Admission is ultimately at the discretion of the Faculty. In order to be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit their GRE score. Please contact ETS requesting an original score card to be forwarded to us using the following Institutional Code: 0749. Students who obtained a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in one of the EEA countries, the UK, or Switzerland are exempted from providing GRE scores.
Tuition Fee
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International
6600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6600 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
961 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 961 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Leuven
810 - 1280 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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.
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