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Materials Engineering

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Tuition EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,064 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Lisbon, Portugal
Language English

Program Overview

The Materials Engineering at Instituto Superior T\xc3\xa9cnico is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Materials Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,064 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Materials Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials
  2. Fundamental Course in Mechanical Processing of Materials
  3. Metal Casting and Powder Metallurgy
  4. Processing and Recycling of Polymers
  5. Technology of Ceramic Materials
  6. Biomaterials
  7. Composite Materials
  8. Joining Processes
  9. Materials Characterisation
  10. Recycling and Valorization of Solid Wastes
  11. Surface Engineering
  12. Modelling in Materials Science
  13. Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnologies
  14. Product Development and Entrepreneurship
  15. Project on Materials Engineering
  16. Quality Management
  17. Seminars on Innovation and Sustainable Development
  18. Thesis on Materials Engineering
  19. Project on Materials Engineering
  20. Thesis on Materials Engineering

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You may apply for a Master\xc2\x92s or an integrated master\xc2\x92s (2nd study cycle) under the following conditions:

  • If you have completed an undergraduate or an integrated masters (1st study cycle) at Instituto Superior T\xc3\xa9cnico, even though with no scientific consistency with the course of the 2nd study cycle that you wish to apply to;
  • Hold an undergraduate degree (1st study cycle) in the field of Science and Technology (except in the case of the 2nd study cycle in Architecture which requires a 1st study cycle programme in Architecture);
  • Hold either an academic, scientific or professional curriculum verifying the capability to complete the master\xc2\x92s programme you are applying to.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,064 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,064 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Instituto Superior T\xc3\xa9cnico directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Instituto Superior Técnico

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Instituto Superior Técnico

Lisbon, Portugal

The Instituto Superior Técnico is the school of engineering and technology of the University of Lisbon. It was founded as an autonomous school in 1911, and was integrated into the Technical...

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2017-09-12
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 120
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