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Study materials engineering abroad
An in-depth guide to studying materials engineering as an international student.
Materials engineering degrees abroad
Material engineers apply their knowledge of material properties to engineering designs and projects.
As a materials engineering student, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of the structure and behaviors of different materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and biomaterials. You’ll explore how materials perform in different environmental conditions, and consider how they could be used to develop problem-solving technologies and products.
The engineering industry is a global one, and the expertise of materials engineers are highly-prized across the world. By studying abroad, you’ll gain an international perspective that’ll help you kickstart a career anywhere you choose.
Materials engineering program structure
Bachelor’s degrees require at least three years of full-time study, but completing an industrial placement as part of your BEng will increase your total program length to four years. Placements allow you to put your skills into practice and network with experts in the field.
Universities in the US follow the liberal arts model, so you’ll take general education classes alongside your materials engineering major. Undergraduate programs in the US take four years to finish.
Students wishing to work in research, development, or education can gain specialist knowledge through a postgraduate degree. A master’s program generally takes one or two years to complete, while a PhD adds a further five or so years to your studies.
Teaching is mainly delivered through lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and computer labs. Assessment methods vary between modules, but research projects, exams, presentations, written assignments, and computer-based tests are common.
Every university’s program content will be slightly different depending on the elective modules offered. However, most institutions cover these core areas:
- Fundamentals of materials science
- Design for structural applications
- Design for functional applications
- Modeling materials behavior
- Physics of materials
- Microstructures of materials
- Mechanics of materials
- Structure of solids
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Materials engineering study abroad programs
Materials engineering undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in materials engineering
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Physics: Materials - BSc University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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27,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,000 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Engineering Technology: Materials Joining - BSc LeTourneau University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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32,630 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,630 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Chemical Engineering, Engineering Materials major - BSc Florida A&M University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,940 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,940 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Materials Science and Engineering - BEng Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,634 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,634 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Technology (Education) in Materials and Engineering Technology - BTech University of Limerick, Ireland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,455 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,986 EUR
- Start date
- September
Associate in materials engineering
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Forest Renewable Materials/Art and Design - ASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,791 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,791 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March, June
Diploma in materials engineering
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Materials Engineering Technology - UGDip Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,029 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,110 CAD
- Start date
- September
Materials engineering graduate programs
Master's in materials engineering
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Biomedical Device Materials - MSc University of Limerick, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,428 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,321 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Physical and Chemical Sciences: Materials Physics - MSc University of Turku, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,604 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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ENGINEERING - Textile Materials - MSc ITECH Lyon, France
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,519 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials - MSc University of Oulu, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,170 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Mechanical and Materials Engineering - MEng University of Birmingham, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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32,034 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,400 GBP
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in materials engineering
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Science of Advanced Materials - PhD Central Michigan University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,300 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,300 USD
- Start date
- May, August
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Chemistry and Materials Science - PhD Lakehead University, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,622 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,406 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization - PhD Texas State University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,034 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,034 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Mechanical Engineering - Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering Track - PhD University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,896 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,896 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Materials Science and Engineering - PhD Florida A&M University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,669 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,669 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Future materials engineering careers
As a materials engineering student, you’ll graduate with the tools needed to shape a forward-thinking and exciting career.
Your technical and professional skills can be transferred across several sectors, including manufacturing, research and development, education, and technology. Here are some of the job prospects available to you:
- Materials engineer
- Product/process development scientist
- Manufacturing systems engineer
- Materials tester
- Aerospace engineer
- CAD technician
- Design engineer
- Metallurgist
Adding practical, real-world experience to your CV is sure to grab the attention of recruiters. The majority of universities have a careers office where staff can help you find and apply for relevant placement opportunities.
