Program Overview
The Functionalized Advanced Materials and Engineering (FAME) at Universit\xc3\xa9 de Bordeaux 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 Functionalized Advanced Materials and Engineering (FAME) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bordeaux, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Functionalized Advanced Materials and Engineering (FAME) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The first two semesters deal with general topics about material science (Augsburg or Grenoble).
- The third semester is dedicated to a specialization provided by one of the partner universities as world-leading expert. It is composed of mandatory and optional courses. For students studying in Bordeaux, the specialization is \x93Advanced Hybrid Materials and Ceramics by Design\x94.
- The last semester is spent in one of the laboratories of the European Network of Excellence FAME or in a related industry.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admission requirements: Hold a Bachelor degree in material science or in physics/physical chemistry/chemistry/engineering with a speciality in the field of materials.
Language requirements:
- Students from English speaking countries must provide an official letter from the university confirming that English is the language of instruction.
- For TOEFL, a minimum of 550, 213 or 79 points respectively for paper-based, computer-based and Internet-based TOEFL test is required.
- Marks of at least 6 (out of a total of 9) are required for IELTS test. GPA (Grade Point Average) must be at least 75% of the scale maximum.
Deadlines:
- Erasmus Mundus scholarship, Labex grants: 1st recruitment wave mid-January
- Self-funded students, LabEx and International Master grants: 2nd recruitment wave mid-June
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa9 de Bordeaux 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 Université de Bordeaux
Université de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
The University of Bordeaux is a public research university based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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