Materials Engineering - Modern Industrial Materials

The Materials Engineering - Modern Industrial Materials program from University of Turku trains professionals in materials engineering with a special focus in selecting and characterising materials for the needs of advanced industrial applications. 

In the Master’s Degree program 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 program 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 program 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 programs that cover all disciplines and doctoral candidates of the university.

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