KU Leuven Leuven , Belgium 
Overview
The Master of Welding Engineering (Sint-Katelijne-Waver) will prepare the student to carry out a wide range of vital duties within the field, learning many of the foundational skills to research, design, produce, maintain, and asses quality welding.
This advanced masterprogramme is the ideal stepping-stone to a high-level job within the industry and enables the student to solve problems and work efficiently and safely.
The programme is indispensable and obligatory for engineers seeking to work as Responsible Welding Coordinators. Engineers interested in R&D, quality, design, production, maintenance and particularly welding metallurgy will find the programme instructive and comprehensive.
Programme outline
4 clusters in the programme:
- Welding processes and equipment
- Materials and their behaviour during welding
- Construction and design
- Fabrication, applications engineering
Objectives
This advanced master's programme strives to offer students a complete training in the professional niche of Welding Engineering. The programme has the following goals:
- Guaranteeing a complete accordance with the minimal requirements of the International Institute of Welding as described in its IIW Guideline in document IAB 252r2-14 "Minimum Requirements for the Education, Examination and Qualification for Personnel with Responsibility for Welding Coordination";
- Provide broad and in-depth knowledge and skills of all kinds of courses related to welding necessary for a welding engineer to function in the current social and economic context. These courses include welding processes, materials science, metallurgy of high and low alloy steels, non-ferrous materials, metallurgy of compounds of heterogenous materials, the prevention of corrosion and abrasion, construction codes, welding standards, design exercises, quality control, production and manufacturing techniques.
This programme opens up a wide spectrum of professional possibilities and exposes you to a varied field of action.: As a welding engineer, you will carry out a wide range of duties, including research, design, production, maintenance, sales and quality inspection.
Our graduates find employment in local SMEs, large multinational industrial companies, private and public organisations at home and abroad.
There is demand for experts with the capability to conduct solid research, carry out quality control analyses, and perform inspections
The Welding Engineering programme is offered at the KU Leuven.
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Programme Structure
All courses are mandatory
- Welding Processes and Equipment
- Fabrication, Applications Engineering
- Master's Thesis
- Materials and their Behaviour during Welding
- Construction and Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 15 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in BelgiumAcademic requirements
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English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students holding a degree obtained outside of the Flemish Community may contact the programme coordinator of the campus in question to find out whether they qualify for a transitional or preparatory programme.
- In order to be admitted to the programme, you need to send in an official TOEFL or IELTS certificate. Technology Campus De Nayer, Sint-Katelijne-Waver only takes into account the following scores: TOEFL: PB 550 or more, CB 213 or more, iB 79 or more; IELTS: 6,5 or more.
Tuition Fee
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International
1750 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1750 EUR per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
1750 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1750 EUR per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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