Overview

The Wood Materials Science program at University of Eastern Finland is a programme aimed at training professionals who understand the entire chain from wood biomass production to product development and innovation management. It focuses on developing new products by combining wood with other materials and by creating novel materials and products from wood fibres. Our contemporary research is the basis for our teaching, which is developed in collaboration with the forest based industries.

Career opportunities

Wood materials science is one of the branches in forest bioeconomy. In the coming years, the use of wood fibres is expected to increase especially in clothing and pharmaceutical industries and hand in hand grows the need for qualified professionals.

Our graduates are amongst the most sought after experts in the field by national and international employers alike. As a graduate of MSc Wood Materials Science you will find job opportunities in, for example as technology specialists, researchers, and project managers in the development organisations and R&D departments of bio-based mechanical and chemical industry or energy cluster.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Skills in Forest Sciences

Basics of Wood Materials Science

Industrial Biotechnology and Biorefining

Information Skills and Sources in Science and Forestry for International Students

Innovation Management

Laboratory Practices and Methods for Wood Materials Science

Master’s Thesis

Organic and Biomass Chemistry

Perspectives to Bioeconomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science Chemistry Forestry View 20 other Masters in Materials Science in Finland

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor´s or equivalent engineering degree*) in e.g., chemistry, chemical engineering, biosciences, life sciences, biotechnology, forest sciences, suitable other engineering or natural science background corresponding to at least 3 years full-time academic studies (equivalent of 180 ECTS); and
Good command of the English language

Tuition Fee

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International

8000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Joensuu

700 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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