Overview

Materials Engineering is an interdisciplinary and revolutionary sector that has transformed every aspect of modern life, introducing new materials fundamental to the development of new technologies and numerous industries. The training provides students with specific professional knowledge aimed at finding the best solutions for the processes of production, transformation and use of materials. The programme offers two curricula, focusing respectively on Advanced Materials Technologies and Functional Materials (the latter offering a study track in Nano-Bio Materials and one in Materials for Energy).

Career opportunities

Graduates can work in a variety of industries, from companies producing or using materials to research institutes or laboratories of the new materials field, as highly qualified engineers capable of designing and developing complex innovative products or processes, and addressing design issues with traditional and innovative materials.

Programme structure

Common course units: Solid State Physics; Science and Technology of Ceramics; Technology of Metals; Materials Structural Integrity; Composite Materials; Materials Selection and Design.

Functional Materials curriculum: Polymer Processing and Recycling; Study track Nano-Bio Materials: Nanostructured Materials; Fundamentals of Nanoscience; Inorganic Biomaterials; Biopolymers Engineering. Study track Materials for Energy: Photovoltaic Science and Technology; Sustainable Energy: Materials and Technologies; Manufacturing Technology; Renewable Energy Technologies.

Advanced Materials Technologies curriculum: Electrical and Electromagnetic Micro-Nanodevices; Glass Science and Technology; Ironmaking and Steelmaking; Design with Polymers; Manufacturing Technology.

Optional course units: Computational Materials Science; Electromagnetic Processing of Materials; Introduction to the Finite Element Method; Nanofabrication; Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies and others.

Other activities: Soft skills courses, national and international internships, industry stages.

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Programme Structure

Compulsory in-depth course units aimed at providing:– completion of basic and methodological training– tools for in-depth knowledge of all classes of materials (courses in Science and technology of ceramic materials, glass and composite materials)– production methods of the different classes of materials– mechanical design– materials transformation and processing technologies– selection and management of materials in operationThe elective course units, many of which include design, experimentation and analysis activities, provide students with the widest possible preparation in those aspects that best fit their job expectations.

The training offer is broken down into 2 curricula, each offering a variety of combination of compulsory and elective course units:- Curriculum Functional Materials (Materials for energy/Nano-bio materials)- Curriculum Advanced Materials Technologies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Academic Year 2027/2028

Call One: 15 September 26 – 15 November 26
Call Two: 1 December 26 – 1 March 27
Call Three: 1 April 27 – 1 June 27 (EU and equated)

Language

English

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126

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6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 46 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Italy

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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

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OR

80

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PTE Academic

65

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required in the fields of Materials science and engineering; Physics, Chemistry or other Material science or engingeering-related studies
Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
English language - B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

2950 EUR / year

≈ 2950 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2950 EUR / year

≈ 2950 EUR / year

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / 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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