Master in Materials Science and Engineering

For Master in Materials Science and Engineering, the application deadline for the Aug 2027 intake is Dec 1, 2026; the tuition fee is 19,000 EUR per year.

The Master in Materials Science and Engineering at Norwegian University of Science and Technology is a 2-year program for students who want to learn about materials from the atomic scale to the macro scale. This Master's degree helps students understand how to synthesize new materials and improve existing ones. The program is taught in English and is based in Trondheim, Norway.

The curriculum includes practical engineering courses, an interdisciplinary group project, and a specialization project with an accompanying course. Students learn about the properties of materials, how to characterize and evaluate them, and how to use their knowledge to create new materials with unique properties. The program also covers various applications and areas of society where materials are used.

Graduates of this program can work as Materials Scientists, Research Engineers, Quality Control Specialists, or Product Development Managers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, or energy. They can also work for employers like research institutions, universities, or private companies that develop and manufacture materials.

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway's largest university, headquartered in Trondheim with campuses in Ålesund and Gjøvik. Formed in 1996 from a merger of historic institutions, NTNU carries a deep tradition in engineering and technology while offering broad academic disciplines from medicine and social sciences to the arts. With roughly 42,840 students and 3,629 international students, NTNU is a major hub for research, innovation and international study in Scandinavia.

NTNU emphasizes close collaboration with industry and research partners, providing many opportunities for applied projects, internships and graduate research across 64 programs. English-taught degrees and strong research supervision make the university accessible to international students aiming for careers in technology, sustainable energy, health sciences or entrepreneurship. Student services include international advising, integration programs and support for housing and visas.

Life at NTNU combines rigorous academics with outdoor and cultural experiences typical of Norway. The student community is active in associations, innovation labs and cross-disciplinary initiatives, and Trondheim offers an affordable, student-friendly city environment. Prospective international applicants should review program-specific entry requirements, explore funding and scholarship options and contact the international office early to plan arrival and accommodation.