MSc in Sustainable Wood Engineering Technology
Sopron, Hungary
MSc
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 3,000 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The application period for this program is from 20th April to 20th May
Key Summary
About: The MSc in Sustainable Wood Engineering Technology trains graduates to lead innovation in wood processing, develop advanced technologies, and address industry challenges through research and practical applications. Based at The University of Sopron in northwestern Hungary, the programme builds on forestry and timber engineering strengths, emphasizes professional experience and applied research, and offers high-quality infrastructure and a livable campus with active student life.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter primary and secondary wood processing (sawmills, furniture manufacturing, wood construction) and research institutes and universities. Also, they'll work as product developers, process engineers, quality managers, R&D engineers, sustainability consultants, or timber technologists.
The MSc in Timber Industry Engineering at the University of Sopron is designed to train engineers with expertise in wood processing, utilization, and product development. This program emphasizes the integration of technical, environmental, and financial aspects of the timber industry while preparing students for the latest technological advancements and sustainable practices.
Graduates will acquire the skills to lead innovation in wood processing, develop advanced technologies, and address industry challenges through research and practical applications.
Graduates are highly sought after in industries such as:
- Primary and secondary wood processing (sawmills, furniture manufacturing, wood construction).
- Research institutes and universities worldwide.
Master thesis project opportunities (examples)
- Utilization of fast-growing plantation wood species (poplar, pawlonia, robinia, etc.) for high-value-added products
- Modification of wood’s properties (acetylation, thermal, hygro-thermal, and other methods)
- Technology development for pencil manufacturing
- Product and technology development for outdoor furniture (incl. playgrounds)
- NDT (non-destructive testing of wood), NIR spectra for moisture measurements
- Color stability of wood
- Surface stability of hardwoods treated by different finishing materials
- Carbon fiber reinforced wood (load-bearing elements)
- Nano cellulose for film materials
- Wood protection (materials, constructions), etc.
Competences
Competences to be obtained in the masters’ course:
- Career-related theoretical and practical skills and their application in laboratory work and design
- Systematic understanding and competence concerning materials, technology, and products
- Management skills and the ability to promote successful teamwork
- User-level knowledge concerning computer-based communication and analysis
- A basic understanding of issues of environment protection, quality management, consumer protection, manufacturer responsibilities, occupational safety and health, technical, economic, legal requirements, and ethics
- Acquaintance with the general analysis and problem-solving techniques required for scientific research
Graduates of the master course are capable of:
- The practical application of their skills to understand principles and relationships, and using various problem-solving techniques
- Processing new information, problems and phenomena encountered at the frontiers of their professional experience, understanding and solving emerging problems, and generating original ideas
- Forming correct opinions and fair criticism, decision-making, drawing conclusions
- Evaluating conditions, analyzing risks, and, based on these, forming a realistic evaluation, making suggestions, solving complex tasks in the area of wood processing, developing new technologies, organizing and controlling production processes
- The management of the available technological, economic and human resources in a complex way
- Performing all kinds of engineering tasks related to wood processing and utilization at a high level of proficiency
- Self-education and development, extending and expanding their knowledge and skills
Workshops are also organized with international partners.
The diploma thesis is regularly a joint research and development project activity in cooperation with our national and international industrial partners or research institutes.