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TRIBOS - Joint Master Programme in Tribology of Surfaces and Interfaces

Universidade de Coimbra
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Tuition EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-05-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Coimbra, Portugal
Language English

Program Overview

The TRIBOS - Joint Master Programme in Tribology of Surfaces and Interfaces at University of Coimbra is a Master programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 TRIBOS - Joint Master Programme in Tribology of Surfaces and Interfaces 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
  5. Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Coimbra, Portugal

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the TRIBOS - Joint Master Programme in Tribology of Surfaces and Interfaces programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Lubricants and lubrication\xa0(Lecturer: Dr. Rob Hewson)
  2. Oilfield chemistry and corrosion\xa0(Lecturer: Prof. Anne Neville, Dr. Xinming Hu)
  3. Metals and alloys\xa0(Lecturer: Dr. R. F. Cochrane)
  4. Computational and Experimental Methods\xa0(Lecturer: Dr. H. M. Thompson)
  5. Tribology\xa0(Lecturer: dr. M. Kalin)
  6. Contact engineering\xa0(Lecturer: assoc. prof. dr. Bojan Podgornik prof. dr. Mitjan Kalin)
  7. Nanotechnology\xa0(Lecturer: prof. dr. Mitjan Kalin)
  8. Technical diagnostics\xa0(Lecturer: prof. dr. Jo\x9ee Vi\x9eintin prof. dr. Mitjan Kalin)
  9. Maintenance technologies\xa0(Lecturer: Prof. dr. Jo\x9ee Vi\x9eintin prof. dr. Mitjan Kalin
  10. Material selection and processes\xa0(Lecturer: Prof. Bruno Trindade)
  11. Protection and degradation of surfaces\xa0(Lecturer: Prof. A. Cavaleiro)
  12. Advanced characterization techniques\xa0(Lecturer: Prof. Maria Teresa Vieira)
  13. Design of surface contacts\xa0(Lecturer: prof. Amílcar Ramalho)
  14. Mechanical components\xa0(Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Andreas Almqvist)
  15. Simulations in tribology\xa0(Lecturer: Prof. Roland Larsson)
  16. Design of lubricated contacts\xa0(Lecturer: Professor Braham Prakash)
  17. Master thesis project

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Bachelor degree must be an equivalent of 180 ECTS and comparable to the\xc2\xa0University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering RRP programme, with an\xc2\xa0average grade of at least 80%\xc2\xa0(grade point average GPA) in engineering, materials science, physical sciences or chemistry.

Students that have not yet obtained the bachelor degree, but are able to show with a high level of confidence that by the end of May they will obtain their bachelor degree, can also apply. A dedicated form is prepared to be filled by such applicant and her/his bachelor degree Mentor or appropriate University representative, such as Dean or Vice-Dean.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Coimbra 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.

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  • Application Deadline 2015-05-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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