Advanced Engineering Materials

The follow-up master’s program is designed for students who want to understand what the world around us is truly made of — and how they can make it better.
The program is structured to provide students not only with a strong theoretical background but also with direct links to industrial practice and research. It is an ideal choice for those who want to contribute to the development of new materials and technologies that have a real impact on the world around us.

It covers a wide range of Advanced Engineering Materials — from metallic materials to ceramic, polymer, and composite materials. Emphasis is placed on the behaviour of materials in the solid state, with particular attention given to the relationship between material properties and internal structure, degradation processes, methods for evaluating material structures and properties, and controlled aging of materials, among others.

Program Overview

Materials Engineering lies at the intersection of science and technology. Students learn to understand the deep connections between material structure and its properties, exploring the fascinating world of modern metallic, ceramic, polymer, and composite materials.

Great emphasis is placed on understanding degradation processes, developing the ability to analyze and evaluate material solutions, and designing materials for specific applications — from the aerospace industry and energy sector to the automotive and consumer industries.

Why Study This Field?

Because materials determine everything — how strong a bridge will be, how light aircraft components can become, or how durable an electric car battery will be.
A materials engineer is not just a technician — they are an architect of functional properties.

This program enables you to:

• delve into the development of next-generation materials,
• understand their internal structure and behavior,
• design technological processes that define their final properties,
• and become an expert whose knowledge is in demand across industries.

Practical Focus of the Studies

The teaching combines theory with practice. Students will learn how to:

• conduct comprehensive analyses of technical materials,
• work with modern instruments for structure and property evaluation,
• design materials for specific environments and stresses,
• perform expert evaluations and interpret test results,
• understand manufacturing technologies and material aging and degradation processes.

The study program includes practical exercises, laboratory measurements, and projects carried out in cooperation with research institutions and industrial companies.

After completing the program, graduates will be able to work independently or as part of a team in development, production, analysis, and testing of technical materials. They will be able to:

• design technical materials according to operational requirements,
• understand the relationships between structure and properties of materials,
• evaluate mechanical and physical properties using various (including non-destructive methods,
• use advanced analytical and simulation tools,
• apply knowledge of degradation phenomena and material durability.

A materials engineer is a highly valued professional with opportunities across a wide range of industrial sectors.

Typical positions include:

• Material production technologist,
• Materials specialist in research and development,
• Quality specialist,
• Technology process engineer,
• Recycling and waste material processing expert,
• Researcher in development centers or universities.

You will find employment opportunities in energy, aerospace, mechanical engineering, automotive, and electrical engineering, as well as in public administration, research institutions, or technology startups.