Materials Science and Technology

What can you expect in the Materials Science and Technology programme?

Before you fully immerse yourself in the world of materials, you will first learn the basics in the first four semesters. Different materials such as metals, ceramics and plastics will be scrutinised during your studies - whether in materials engineering or materials testing. As part of the Do-it Labs, you can apply your newly acquired knowledge and learn to develop solutions for real-life problems. Depending on your interests, you can then either go right down to the atoms or look at the entire material cycle - from the raw material through processing to the finished product and its recycling and reutilisation.

Major in metals, ceramics and functional materials
You will deepen your understanding of the relationship between the structure of materials and their properties. In order to develop materials in a targeted manner, you will also acquire in-depth knowledge of modern characterisation methods, material testing and - indispensable in today's world - digital skills in material design. With this comprehensive know-how, you will be able to develop customised metals, ceramics and functional materials and optimally adapt them to specific requirements. 
A fascinating combination of technology, research and innovation!

Major in Plastics
You will delve deeper into plastics technology and learn about the entire life cycle of this valuable material. During your degree programme, you will deal with the many different specialist areas of plastics engineering: Chemistry, component design and simulation, processing and production, material and component testing as well as recycling and reprocessing. You will learn to understand the entire plastics cycle and to optimise it sustainably from various perspectives. You will combine theory and practice in exciting exercises in modern, well-equipped laboratories. Particular emphasis is placed on sustainable design, environmentally friendly production and an ecological view of the entire life cycle of plastics - from the initial idea to environmentally friendly disposal and recycling.

European School of Materials (EEIGM) programme
Montanuniversität Leoben is part of the European School of Materials, a programme under the direction of the French engineering school EEIGM (École Européenne d'Ingénieurs en Génie des Matériaux) of the University of Lorraine (Nancy). This unique partnership in materials science is not only a highly qualified technical Bachelor's programme, but also imparts sound intercultural knowledge. After four semesters at Montanuniversität Leoben, students go to Nancy for three more semesters and complete their studies with a double bachelor's degree, which significantly increases their international employability.

After your Bachelor's degree, you can choose from three Master's programmes in the field of Smart Materials. On the Master's degree programme in Materials Science, you will learn how to develop lightweight and energy-saving materials for tomorrow.
If you choose Polymer Science and Engineering, you will either develop polymer materials, research innovative production techniques, design components or improve lightweight construction, depending on your interests.
In Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (AMASE), you will study materials science and engineering both at Montanuniversität Leoben and at one of six partner universities in Europe.

What career opportunities are available to you after graduation?

As a Leoben graduate, you will develop and realise materials, process technologies or recycling strategies for the challenges of tomorrow. Innovative solutions are in demand in practically every branch of industry: in electronics and communication technology, in the mobility sector, in medical technology, in mechanical engineering, in the packaging industry, in the manufacture of sporting goods or even in recycling companies. 
The fields of activity are also very diverse. Depending on your interests, you will have the opportunity to work with people in the office, in the laboratory and/or at the machine or, for example, in project development and customer acquisition. This diverse degree programme gives you the opportunity to develop according to your interests!