The University of Twente is well-known and recognised in the field of Materials Science and engineering.
Materials science research and development forms an important cornerstone in the improvement and development of new materials and processes. Advances in materials have paved the way for interesting and ground-breaking changes in many fields of science and technology.
At the University of Twente, a large amount of top-level research and education in the field of materials science and engineering is available as part of different study and research programmes.
Materials Science Education
Do you want to learn and work across disciplines within the field of materials science? Do you want to benefit from top facilities, such as the world-famous Nanolab and MESA+ institute? And do you want to learn from the best scientists in the field of materials science?
Then the multidisciplinary master programme Materials Science and Engineering might be the right fit for you. This programme has a strong emphasis on the development of materials science and engineering skills at the interface of chemistry, applied physics and mechanical engeering. This is where fundamental and more applied research meet.
What is a multidisciplinary master programme?
A multidisciplinary master programme builds a bridge between two (or more) master's programmes and allows you to transcend disciplinary boundaries and completely immerse yourself in the research field of your interest. You follow a joint core programme, consisting of essential courses from all the master‘s programmes involved, and you complete your programme with electives to specialise further in the field of your choice.
Why Study Materials Science & Engineering?
Learn and work across disciplines Whether you have a background in Applied Physics, Chemical Science & Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, if you have an interest in the field of materials science and you do not want to limit yourself to one single discipline, Materials Science & Engineering is the right match for you.
Here, fundamental and more applied research meet, allowing you to develop a broader understanding of the fundamental aspects of materials and the application of this knowledge in (industrially) relevant areas.
You have access to world-class research facilities The multidisciplinary master programme Materials Science & Engineering offers you access to world-class labs and state-of-the-art facilities, such as the world-renowned Nanolab and MESA+ Institute. An exciting research environment and the best academic training in the world are therefore guaranteed!
Work together with top researchers on real-life cases The University of Twente is a leader in the field of materials science & engineering. We offer a truly multidisciplinary environment in which you and your fellow students, together with junior and senior staff can develop in the rapidly developing research domain of materials science. Numerous world-class research groups are involved in the Materials Science & Engineering programme. You get the opportunity to work alongside our researchers and learn directly from them.
The following research clusters and departments are involved:
You can tailor your own study programme Your study programme is not all fixed. There is quite some flexibility in composing a curriculum that meets your specific interests.
Of course, you have to take a set of compulsory courses. What these compulsory courses are, depends on the Master’s programme you are enrolled in (Applied Physics, Chemical Science & Engineering or Mechanical Engineering).
In addition, you can choose from a wide range of specialisation and elective courses. In your second year, you will be doing a compulsory internship at a company or organisation outside the UT, providing you with some valuable work experience.
Are You Admissible?
With a Bachelor’s in Applied Physics, Chemical Science & Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, you are generally directly admissible to this programme. You register for the Master that corresponds to your bachelor's degree.
So: if you have a bachelor's degree in Applied Physics, you sign up for the Master Applied Physics. Upon enrolment, you opt for the multidisciplinary programme Materials Science & Engineering.
Career Opportunities
With this multidisciplinary programme you will be an asset to all kinds of industries looking for experts at designing and developing new materials or products. UT alumni with a degree in Materials Science & Engineering currently work in various sectors, such as the chemical, metals, sustainable energy, water purification, cosmetics or pharmaceutical sector.
Continue as a Researcher: Obtain a PhD
Instead of pursuing a professional career in materials science and engineering right away after obtaining your master’s, you can opt to follow a PhD programme at Twente Graduate School (TGS). This involves spending four years studying a particular research area in-depth at one of our research institutes. Obtaining your PhD will earn you the title of Doctor (Dr).
