Overview
At Master's Degree Programme in Exact Sciences - Chemistry of Materials for Sustainable Development from University of Turku , the research in materials chemistry consists of fundamental research of material properties as well as that of interfaces, surfaces, and nanostructures from a chemical point of view. Applied research focuses on functionalized organic electronics, luminescent materials, and porous carriers as well as nanotechnology, detection technology, energy storage, and conversion.
Upon graduation, you will be able to use the diverse set of skills acquired as part of this track, including experimental, theoretical, and numerical techniques to produce and analyze new chemical projects.
Job options
The prospects for employment at relatively senior levels are excellent for those trained in the physical and chemical sciences. Thanks to the broad scope of the programme, the skills, and knowledge developed as part of this education at the University of Turku provide many employment opportunities in different areas.
As a materials chemist, you can either go on for further studies for a career in academics or be hired by the industry in a wide range of specialisation, from Biofuel production, metal industry, nanotechnology, energy conversion, displays, drug detection, and delivery, etc.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Experimental Techniques for Materials Characterization
- Functional Materials
- Solid State Chemistry and Photonic Materials
- X-Ray Methods for Materials Characterization
- Syntheses in Materials Chemistry
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Turku, Finland
Disciplines
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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
You are an eligible applicant if:
- you have a nationally recognised first cycle degree – normally a Bachelor’s degree – from an accredited institution of higher education,
- your degree corresponds to at least 180 ECTS (European credits) or to three years of full-time study,
- your degree is in a relevant field for the programme that you’re applying to. For the Chemistry of Materials for Sustainable Development track, the relevant fields are: chemistry, materials science, or similar studies.
- You provide proof of English language skills:
IELTS: min overall 6.5, writing 6.0+
TOEFL iBT: min overall 92, writing 22+ (tests before 21 Jan 2026); min overall 4.5, writing 4+ (tests after 21 Jan 2026)
Other accepted tests: C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, PTE, YKI.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12000 EUR / year≈ 12000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Additional Details
- No tuition fee for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries €12,000/academic year
Living costs
Turku
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- The University of Turku supports motivated students with generous scholarships for all Master’s level studies, for students who are subject to tuition fees.
- Scholarships, based on academic merits, cover 50% of the tuition fee for the following study year if requirements are met.
- It is not possible to get a scholarship to cover the tuition fee for the first year, but an Early Bird discount of €2,000 is available for applicants who accept their study offer and pay within the set timeframe.
- There is a separate application process for the merit scholarships. The admission services of the University will invite all eligible applicants to apply for the scholarship when the application round opens.
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