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Maastricht University, Faculty of Science and Engineering Master in Biobased Materials

Maastricht University, Faculty of Science and Engineering

Master in Biobased Materials

Maastricht, Netherlands

2 Years

English

Full time

Request application deadline *

Sep 2025

EUR 2,601 / per year **

On-Campus

* deadline non-EU students 1 May 2025 | deadline EU students 1 June 2025

** statutory fee | € 25,000 institutional fee

Key Summary

    About: The Master in Biobased Materials focuses on developing sustainable materials from biological resources. Students will explore innovations in material science, including polymers and composites sourced from biobased options. The program encourages hands-on projects and industry collaboration, fostering practical experience in the field.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including sustainable product development, environmental consulting, and research and development within academic or corporate settings. Potential roles include materials scientist, product designer, and sustainability manager.

Introduction

Our planet is facing incredible challenges. Whole ecosystems are changing and collapsing because of the way we consume and the materials we use in our daily lives. The continuous use of fossil fuels and non-degradable materials is driving climate change at an accelerating rate. However, these challenges also offer tremendous opportunities to make our planet more sustainable and evolve as a society into a circular economy. With the master Biobased Materials, you can play a pioneering role in this green revolution.

You’ll learn how biology provides the building blocks and processes to produce earth-friendly materials that are easily recycled after use, as part of a circular economy. We’ll teach you about advanced functional materials, and how we can develop these from biological resources. Our programme will prepare you for a fascinating career in the research, development, production, and application of earth-friendly materials made from various biological resources.

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