Program Overview
The Materials Science and Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) 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 Science and Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,166 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Delft, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Materials Science and Engineering 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
- Structure and Properties of Materials
- Functional Ceramics
- Characterisation of Materials
- Computational Materials Science
- Ethics & Engineering
- Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
- Society\x92s needs: Case Studies and Materials Challenges
- Processing of Materials
- Metals Science
- Polymer Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
International applicants from non-Dutch universities may be admitted if they possess a BSc degree in an appropriate scientific or engineering subject.
Upon entry, students are expected to be familiar with the essentials of:\xc2\xa0
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Thermodynamics
- Heat and mass transport phenomena
Previous courses in materials science are desirable, but not essential, since the first semester is especially designed to offer each student a personalised programme to overcome possible knowledge gaps.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,166 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,166 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) 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 Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Delft, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months