Overview

The Master’s degree program Polymer Technologies and Sciences (PTS) offered by Johannes Kepler University Linz expands on the material covered in the undergraduate degree program Polymer Engineering (Kunststofftechnik) at the JKU.

Students can take advantage of flexible options to specialize in a variety of areas such as materials science, polymer processing, or polymer product design in combination with experimental techniques, modeling and simulation.

Graduates can pursue careers ranging in research and development to production, marketing, and to executive management positions.

Your Benefits

Unique cross-disciplinary program

Attractive infrastructure, state-of-the-art equipment

Flexible options for specialization

Outstanding conditions to conduct research

Excellent career prospects.

Polymer-based products and technologies are vital to the economy and their innovative potential is limitless. Graduates of the Master's degree program in Polymer Technologies and Science are uniquely and highly qualified to:

Pursue a position at an academic, public, or private research facility (possibly in combination with a Ph.D. degree program, in Austria or abroad)

Create a start-up company in manufacturing, as a service provider, or as an expert consultant

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Polymeric Materials and Testing

Polymer Product Engineering

Polymer Processing

Elective Courses

Autonomous Coursework/Electives

Master's Thesis

Final Master's Examination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

EU/EEA citizens: Applications can be submitted one month prior to the regular start of the application period

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Linz, Austria

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 14 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Contact the Admissions Office or see the curriculum for detailed information about the admission requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

€726.72 for third-country nationals

Living costs

Linz

Austria

864 - 1089 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Your Benefits

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Linz

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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