Overview
With the completely redesigned master's programme, you now also have maximum flexibility to choose your topics of interest. After some compulsory general courses in polymer science and engineering in the first semester, the Polymer Science and Engineering programme from Technical University of Leoben offers complete flexibility in the other semesters with a wide selection of electives allowing you to build your own curriculum. In addition to established areas of polymer science and engineering, the range of electives, also covers current topics such as bioplastics, polymers for medical technology, or recycling and circular engineering.
After completing your studies, you will have comprehensive expertise in the areas that you are most passionate about. This will make you an expert in your specialization and give you the best prospects of finding a job that suits you perfectly!
Career Opportunities
Polymers are needed and used in every branch of industry (as structural or functional materials), and so you can also work in any sector:
- medical technology,
- micro and nanotechnology,
- aerospace,
- mechanical engineering,
- construction of sports equipment,
- electronics and electrical engineering,
- as well as the automotive and vehicle industry
- or renewable energy generation.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Polymer Chemistry
- Advanced Polymer Physics
- Structural Modeling and Simulation
- Lab in processing of Polymers and Composites
- Polymer Sustainability
- Digital Skills in Polymer Science
- Science and Responsibility
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
- Apply before , International
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Language
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Campus Location
- Leoben, Austria
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering Materials Science View 8 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in AustriaExplore more key information
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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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Other requirements
General requirements
- Passport or ID card
- Application for admission
- Bachelor’s degree, final diploma
- Transcripts or proof of courses attended at the previous university (number of hours), examinations taken and (scientific) papers written
- Proof of completed internships
- Leaving certificate/student record sheet of the previous university
- Optional: Proof of language proficiency in English when enroling in an English master’s programme (e.g., school leaving certificate where English is listed as an examination subject)
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1454 EUR / year≈ 1454 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals726 EUR / year≈ 726 EUR / year
Additional Details
- 363,36 Euro per semester for Austrian and EU citizens
- 726,72 Euro per semester for non-EU citizens
Living costs
Leoben
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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