Overview

With its combination of intercultural skills and practical experience, this master programme of Building Materials and Ceramics delivered by the Technical University of Leoben prepares you for a global career in the building materials industry. Providing you with expertise to innovate materials that may change the world.

Key facts

Do you want to drive the future of sustainable materials? The development of advanced materials and its sustainable construction are gaining importance. That‘s why the International Master of Science in Building Materials and Ceramics teaches you structure, properties, and production of ceramics, glass, refractories and mineral binders, as well as mineral processing and refinement.

Over four semesters you will study in China and Austria, earning a Master of Engineering from the Wuhan University of Science and Technology as well as a Master of Science from the Technical University of Leoben. With its combination of intercultural skills and practical experience, this master degree programme prepares you for a global career in the building materials industry. Providing you with expertise to innovate materials that may change the world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials testing and characterization
Building materials
Refractories in the iron and steel industry
Continuous refractory wear
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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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110

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leoben, Austria

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Materials Science View 15 other Masters in Materials Science in Austria

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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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110

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Basic requirements for admission to a master's programme at Technical University of Leoben are a suitable bachelor's degree and language skills in the language of instruction of the chosen programme (min. level B2).
Passport or ID card
Application for admission
Bachelor’s degree, final diploma
Proof of language proficiency
Transcripts or proof of courses attended at the previous university (number of hours), examinations taken and (scientific) papers written
Leaving certificate/student record sheet of the previous university
Proof of completed internships

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

726 EUR / year

≈ 726 EUR / year

Additional Details

You will also need to pay the students' union membership fee of 24,70 Euro per semester, including insurance.

Living costs

Leoben

Austria

800 - 1200 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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