Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Modern Industrial Materials
Turku, Finland
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The application period is 7 January - 21 January 2026
** free for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries €12,000/academic year
Key Summary
About: The Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Modern Industrial Materials at the University of Turku trains you to select and optimize materials for industrial use. The programme covers characterisation, modelling, properties and life cycle of traditional and emerging materials, including 3D printing and digital materials. Research targets modifying and tuning functional properties. This specialisation is one of three tracks alongside Health Technology Materials and Materials of Energy Technology.
Career Outcomes: You’ll have career opportunities in aerospace, automotive, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. Roles include materials engineer, product/process development scientist and technical sales engineer. The MSc qualifies you for PhD study.
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Materialise dreams into modern reality
In the Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Modern Industrial Materials specialisation track, you will grow to be an expert in materials selection and optimisation in almost any field of the industry.
The programme focuses on the characterisation, modelling, properties, and life cycle of both traditional and future materials used in the Industrial. Moreover, we consider the special topics of 3D printing and artificial (“digital”) materials.
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Academic Excellence & Experience
Current focus areas in the research on Modern Industrial Materials is on different materials for industrial needs, and what properties are desired with specific applications. Furthermore, we seek to modify materials and tune their functional properties to optimize their industrial performance.
Specialisation Tracks in Materials Engineering
Modern Industrual Materials is one of three specialisation tracks of the Master's Degree Programme in Materials Engineering. The programme offers two other specialisation tracks:
- Health Technology Materials,
- Materials of Energy Technology.
Programme Structure
The Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Modern Industrial Materials is a two-year programme of 120 ECTS credits. The structure includes:
- Joint materials engineering studies, 20 ECTS;
- Modern industrial materials studies, 20 ECTS;
- Thesis and project, 40 ECTS;
- Minor or thematic studies, 20-25 ECTS;
- Other studies, 15-20 ECTS
Master's Thesis & Topics
In the master's thesis, you will have to prove your ability to do scientific work and master relevant research methods. You will also prove your knowledge of the research field and skills in scientific writing. The purpose of a master's thesis in Technology is to produce a constructive solution proposal for a research challenge of e.g. a company, organization or research group.
Examples of thesis topics include:
- Innovative digital designs for 3D printing complex structures
- Corrosion-free high entropy alloys for the maritime applications
- Additive manufacturing with bio-based materials for sustainable products
- Tuning the properties of metallic glasses by computer simulations and artificial intelligence
Competence Description
During the programme, you will learn about the materials commonly used in today’s global industries, their targeted applications, as well as the demands for the material properties that the different applications require.
You will learn about the typical characterization tools used to evaluate the properties of materials, both experimental and computational. In addition, you will learn about the latest trends in materials development and the techniques for materials optimization.
Materials specialists are currently in demand in a broad range of industries, from aerospace, automotive and maritime, through the energy and pharmaceutical, to telecommunications and utility sectors. Novel materials solutions underpin the development of industrial processes and products. You will have the chance to make a real difference in how society functions, and also in our daily life.
You will be equipped with technical, business, project management, and interpersonal skills needed for careers in a wide range of sectors. You will be able to join the industry in Finland or abroad, become a consultant, or enter the public sector.
Possible job titles are:
- Materials engineer
- Product/process development scientist
- Technical sales engineer
- Manufacturing systems engineer
- Management consultant
Career In Research
The Master of Science degree completed in the Programme qualifies the graduates for PhD studies in Turku, elsewhere in Finland, or universities worldwide.
Graduates from the programme are eligible to apply for a position in the University of Turku Graduate School, UTUGS. The Graduate School consists of doctoral programmes, which cover all disciplines and doctoral candidates of the University.