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Materials Engineering

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Tuition EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Leuven, Belgium
Language English

Program Overview

The Materials Engineering at University of Leuven 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 Belgium 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 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Leuven, Belgium

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

  • A fully funded and full-time PhD position for 4 years. The contract will be extended each year based on annual progress.
  • Excellent guidance by the experienced, international and multidisciplinary team and access to nice lab infrastructure with state of the art electrochemical machining equipment.
  • Access to world-class research infrastructure at a reputed research group in a top ranked university.
  • Collaboration with leading research labs in Italy, The Netherlands and UK.
  • Opportunities to network and present your research at international conferences.
  • A remuneration package competitive with industry standards in Belgium, a country with a high quality of life and an excellent health care system.
  • Ample occasions to develop yourself in a scientific and/or an industrial direction. Besides opportunities offered by the research group, further doctoral training for PhD candidates is provided in the framework of the KU Leuven Arenberg Doctoral School (https://set.kuleuven.be/phd), known for its strong focus on both future scientists and scientifically trained professionals who will valorise their doctoral expertise and competences in a non-academic context.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Direct access:

  • Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen, major subject materiaalkunde
  • Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen, major subject elektrotechniek / geotechniek en mijnbouw / werktuigkunde / chemische technologie, with subprogramme materiaalkunde

Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent diploma)

Except for native speakers, students should present proof of a test of English proficiency: Grade Point Average 75 % + TOEFL paper test (550) or computer test (213) or iBT (92).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Leuven 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 University of Leuven

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University of Leuven

Leuven, Belgium

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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