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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:
Upon successful completion of the programme (60 ECTS), you will be awarded the degree of MSc in Welding Engineering. Upon successful completion of the entire programme, including your Master’s Thesis, you will gain access to the International Institute of Welding oral examination. A passing score results in accreditation as a certified International Welding Engineer (IWE) and European Welding Engineer (EWE).
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:
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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