Overview

In the Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering - Modern Industrial Materials specialisation track at University of Turku , you will grow to be an expert in materials selection and optimisation in almost any field of the industry.

The programme focuses on the characterisation, modelling, properties, and life cycle of both traditional and future materials used in the Industrial. Moreover, we consider the special topics of 3D printing and artificial (“digital”) materials.

Job options

Materials specialists are currently in demand in a broad range of industries, from aerospace, automotive and maritime, through the energy and pharmaceutical, to telecommunications and utilities sectors. Novel materials solutions underpin the industrial processes and products. You will have the chance to make a real difference on our daily life.

You will be equipped with technical, business, project management and interpersonal skills needed for careers in a wide range of sectors. You will be able to join the industry in Finland or abroad, become a consultant, or enter the public sector.

Career in research

The Master of Science degree completed in this programme will qualify you for PhD studies in Turku, elsewhere in Finland or universities worldwide.

You will be eligible to apply for a position in the University of Turku Graduate School, UTUGS. The Graduate School consists of doctoral programmes that cover all disciplines and doctoral candidates of the university.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Innovative digital designs for 3D printing complex structures

Materials of Energy Technology

Health Technology Materials.

Corrosion-free high entropy alloys for the maritime applications

Additive manufacturing with bio-based materials for sustainable products

Tuning the properties of metallic glasses by computer simulations and artificial intelligence

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Turku, Finland

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Materials Science View 15 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in Finland

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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

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

You are an eligible applicant for master’s level studies if:

you have a nationally recognised first cycle degree – normally a Bachelor’s degree – from an accredited institution of higher education,
your degree corresponds to at least 180 ECTS (European credits) or to three years of full-time study,

your degree is in a relevant field for the Master’s degree programme that you’re applying to.

For the Modern Industrial Materials specialisation track, the relevant fields are:

materials engineering,
chemical engineering,
environmental engineering,
process engineering,
physics,
chemistry.

You provide proof of English language skills:

IELTS: min overall 6.5, writing 6.0+
TOEFL iBT: min overall 92, writing 22+ (tests before 21 Jan 2026); min overall 4.5, writing 4+ (tests after 21 Jan 2026)
Other accepted tests: C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, PTE, YKI.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Free for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries € 12 000 /academic year

Living costs

Turku

Finland

775 - 1128 EUR / month

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

Funding

The University of Turku supports motivated students with generous scholarships for all Master’s level studies, for students who are subject to tuition fees.

Scholarships, based on academic merits, cover 50% of the tuition fee for the following study year if requirements are met.
It is not possible to get a scholarship to cover the tuition fee for the first year, but an Early Bird discount of €2,000 is available for applicants who accept their study offer and pay within the set timeframe.

There is a separate application process for the merit scholarships. The admission services of the University will invite all eligible applicants to apply for the scholarship when the application round opens.

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