Overview

The Advanced Clay Science programme at the Technical University of Crete is included in the IntREE (interfaces for aeronautics energy and environment) Graduate school of the University of Poitiers. This Graduate School is dedicated to teaching, via research, in the field of interface phenomena. This Graduate School allows students to be immersed in both research and industrial environments.

These high-level training programs (Master and Ph.D.), limited to about twenty students per year, promotes learning through research, placing students at the heart of the laboratories.They are organized around four main axes in order to prepare students for the professions of tomorrow:

Progressive immersion in the laboratories,

International mobility

Connections with the socio-economic world,

Disciplinary opening towards multidisciplinarity

Main focus

This master’s program deals with minerals and geomaterials with a special focus on clay minerals and geomaterials. The interest in clays results from their common availability, and their unique physical and chemical properties. No other mineral is currently attracting as much interest.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Paleocondition markers

Soil science

Nanomaterials

Industrial minerals

Molecular modeling

Bio interfaces

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-17 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chania, Greece

Disciplines

Materials Science Ceramics and Sculpture View 3 other Masters in Materials Science in Greece

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Proof of English and/or French proficiency

Motivation to pursue a Master of Science in Poitiers

A EUROPASS-CV describing your academic background and achievements

A motivation letter

A transcript of records presenting the complete list of courses validated during the Bachelor’s degree with the grade obtained in an explained scale

A certified copy (translated into English) of the diploma required for application to a master’s degree

If requested, the applicant must prove the international recognition of the diploma mentioned as equivalent to a Bachelor and provide this official recognition translated into English

Two reference letters from two different teachers, researchers and/or professionals, who have known the applicant directly during a period of teaching or work, explaining the applicant’s suitability for the requested program

Copy passport or id card

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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

243 EUR / year

≈ 243 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

243 EUR / year

≈ 243 EUR / year

Living costs

Chaniá

Greece

450 - 700 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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