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Master of Sustainable Materials Engineering

Universiteit Gent (Ghent University) · Ghent, Belgium

MAEnglish120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

This Master programme in Materials Engineering covers metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials science, structural characterization (XRD, TEM), and mechanical testing. Students analyze structure-property relationships to select materials for demanding engineering applications. Graduates work as materials engineers and quality specialists.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): €2,057/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): €13,853/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-06-01
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2026-04-01
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 120
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Intake: September (Fall) intake

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or bridging/preparatory programme completed); non-Flemish degrees assessed by International Admissions Desk; faculty decides final admission; programme-specific requirements per studiegids

Required documents

Online application via OASIS; authenticated academic degree (mandatory Qualification Check verification); legalised diploma + transcripts with translations (if applicable); language proficiency proof; proof of sufficient financial means; passport/ID; programme-specific documents per faculty

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-06-01

Non-EU students

2026-04-01

Programme overview

DegreeMA
Duration2 years
ECTS120
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryBelgium

Official university

Universiteit Gent (Ghent University)

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Belgium, over 2 years of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	€4,115	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	€27,707	—	needs the fee

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