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Overview
The Advanced Master of Welding Engineering at KU Leuven prepares graduated students 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 master's programme 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.
Career opportunities
This programme opens up a wide spectrum of professional possibilities and exposes you to a varied field of action: petrochemical industry, aviation and aerospace industry, nuclear sector, shipping and logistics, civil construction, etc. 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 and large multinational industrial companies as well as private and public organisations at home and abroad.
There is a real need for experts with the capability to conduct solid research, carry out quality control analyses and perform inspections, monitoring and certification.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Welding Processes and Equipment
- Construction and Design
- Fabrication, Applications Engineering
- Master's Thesis
- Materials and their Behaviour during Welding
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 15 other Masters in Materials Science & Engineering in BelgiumAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students holding a degree other than those listed above may contact the programme coordinator of the campus in question to find out whether they qualify for a transitional or preparatory programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
2000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Sint-Katelijne-Waver
750 - 1115 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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