M.Sc. in Materials Science and Technology
University of Tartu
Key Information
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Campus location
Tartu, Estonia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 6,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* Tuition-waiver scholarships available
Introduction
Materials Science and Technology is a master’s program with a focus on developing and commercialising new materials and their applications. Studies of materials science and the basics of entrepreneurship are combined with activities aimed at creating a product and its manufacturing technology.
The program provides knowledge of theoretical principles of materials science, testing and investigation methods and development and design of materials. Students' development projects are done in cooperation with scientific laboratories where they also perform the experimental part of their master’s thesis.
Graduates can work as specialists in the area of materials development in manufacturing enterprises and research institutions, start and run new small and medium businesses handling with materials or continue their studies at a doctoral level.
Each student joins a laboratory and takes part in the scientific work of the lab. The students can choose between the labs of the Institute of Physics, the Institute of Chemistry, and the Institute of Technology.
Why study Material Science and Technology at UT?
- Focus on developing and commercialising new materials and their applications.
- Each student joins a laboratory and takes part in the scientific work of the lab. You can choose between the labs of the Institute of Physics, the Institute of Chemistry, and the Institute of Technology.
- An internship is a mandatory part of the studies.
- Professor Mikhail Brik belongs to the top 1% of the most-cited scientists in the world (ESI 2020).
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Curriculum
Materials Science and Technology is a master's programme focusing on developing and commercialising new materials and their applications. Studies of materials science are combined with acquiring the basics of entrepreneurship.
The programme provides knowledge of theoretical principles of materials science, testing and investigation methods and development and design of materials. Students' development projects are done in cooperation with scientific laboratories, where they also perform the experimental part of their master's thesis.
Curriculum overview (120 ECTS):
- Materials Science Module (30 ECTS)
- Entrepreneurship Module (15 ECTS)
- Elective Courses (24 ECTS) - students can choose the courses according to their specialisation
- Optional Courses (6 ECTS) - all courses available at the University of Tartu and partner universities
- Practice (15 ECTS)
- Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)
Examples of courses:
- Testing and Investigation Methods in Materials Science
- Theoretical Principles of Materials Science
- Technology Entrepreneurship Basic Course
- Development of Materials I: Classes of Materials and Composites
- Development of Materials II: Classes of Materials, Composites
- Fuel Cells and Batteries: Materials and Technology
- Marketing of Innovative Products and Services
Rankings
The University of Tartu belongs to the top 1.2% of the world's universities.
Scholarships and Funding
There are 7 tuition waivers available for citizens of EU/EEA/Switzerland, 1 for non-EU citizens.
Program Tuition Fee
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Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as specialists developing materials in manufacturing enterprises or research institutions and laboratories. They have the knowledge and skills to start and run new small and medium businesses handling materials. Graduates can continue their studies at the doctoral level.