Master in Materials engineering

Advanced Materials: Processing and Characterization is a master's course in Materials Engineering at AGH University of Science and Technology, taught in English in Kraków, Poland, over three semesters (one and a half years, including the writing of the master's thesis). The program suits students who already have a strong background in materials science, and it trains them in sophisticated characterization methods such as electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and thermal analysis, alongside various mechanical materials processing and testing methods. Completing the course gives students a solid knowledge base and understanding of both different materials and the research methods most relevant to the field. Students become familiar with the leading manufacturing technologies used across engineering materials, with the program also focusing on how production technologies can be used and managed to control the structure and properties of materials. Success in the course calls for students who are highly motivated, systematic, and innovative, qualities the program looks to reinforce throughout study. As industry and academia need an increasing number of highly educated people for research and product development, the course prepares graduates for either an academic career or a career in industry. Applicants need a BSc in a cognate discipline or an equivalent qualification, along with an appropriate level of English. Further information is available from the Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science. Materials engineering at the processing and characterization level suits graduates aiming for roles such as materials scientist, research and development engineer, quality control specialist, or PhD researcher, across sectors including metals, ceramics, electronics, and advanced manufacturing throughout Poland and internationally.