Overview

Ecole Centrale de Lyon 's Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies (SMAT) master's degree aims to :

Develop practical know-how on a wide range of manufacturing processes and characterization techniques

Developing international and intercultural skills

Training graduates in collaborative work and project management

Offer a key specialization in sustainable manufacturing and, for some students, an insight into digital, smart and clean manufacturing at a partner university.

Accreditation

Accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research to confer the Master Degree.

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Programme Structure

Semester 1: Fundamental on manufacturing processes (EC Lyon site Saint-Etienne)

Basics of production engineering
Metalworking processes
Additive manufacturing
High temperature processes
Physical Measurement
Transverse project on manufacturing technologies
Research Methods
Modern language

Semester 2: Fundamental on materials and their characterization (EMSE – Saint-Etienne)

Materials: Correlation between microstructure and mechanical properties, Material selection, Thermodynamics and kinetics of materials
Characterization: Modern Equipment and Techniques for Investigation of Structure and Properties of Metallic Alloys; Methods of Surfaces and Interfaces Investigation (OM, SEM, TEM, EBSD, XRD, AFM & others)

Semester 3: Specialization

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-14 00:00:00

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Applications for Non-EU students through EtudesenFrance Portal.

Language

English

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Écully, France

Disciplines

Materials Science Sustainable Development Engineering Management View 38 other Masters in Materials Science in France

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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

IELTS

5

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72

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General requirements

For the 1st year of Master: a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific subject related to the topics of this Master. English language, minimum level B2.

For enrolment directly in 2d year of Master: a completed first year of a Master’s programme in a related discipline. English language, minimum level B2.

· Documents you must provide

· Curriculum Vitae

· Personal statement

· Copy of your passport or identity document

· Passport or identity photo

· An academic reference from one of your professors, from the last year of your latest academic programme

· A reference from your employer if you are not currently registered as a student

· Transcript of your academic results for the current year (Bachelor or Masters programme) and for all the preceding years of your university programmes.

· Copy of the last degree certificate that you were awarded

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

3879 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3879 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Écully

640 - 950 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

In addition to the the tuition fees, please note that the living costs are of about 1000€/month and initial setting up costs on coming to France of about 1200€.

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Overview

Ecole Centrale de Lyon 's Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies (SMAT) master's degree aims to :

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Écully

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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