How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering is a master’s programme at Montanuniversität Leoben in Leoben, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Leoben as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science, MSc.. Montanuniversität Leoben is a public university in Styria.
How it compares
Master in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering is one of 4 English-taught Materials Science programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 4 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
The Master's in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (AMASE) at Montanuniversität Leoben is a two-year, 120 ECTS programme taught entirely in English. It runs as part of a collaboration between six universities, and you study at two of them. That means you graduate with technical depth plus the intercultural and language experience that comes from moving between institutions.
What you study
The first semester is the Adaptation Phase. You cover core modules: fundamentals of material structure and properties, analysis and characterisation of materials, and materials technologies and processing. These bring everyone to a common level before you specialise.
In the Specialisation Phase (second and third semesters) you pick one of four fields:
- Advanced metallic materials and alloys
- Polymers and composite materials
- Smart surfaces and functional materials
- Advanced manufacturing and processing technologies
Alongside your specialisation, you take modules in transversal skills, which build interdisciplinary competences. The programme ends with a Master's thesis.
How the programme is organised
The structure is fixed: one semester of core material, two semesters of specialisation, and the thesis. You study at two of the six partner universities, so part of your time is spent away from Leoben. The teaching language is English throughout. The curriculum is published in German only, but the programme itself is delivered in English.
Who it suits
This master's is for students who want to work with materials at a technical level and are ready to study in more than one country. If you are interested in how materials are structured, characterised and processed, and you want to choose a specialisation after a common first semester, it fits. The international setup suits people who are comfortable with mobility and want to build a network across universities.
Admission, language and next steps
Admission information and the application process are handled directly by the institution. There is no central application portal. Check the programme page for the application period and the admission requirements for the master's programme. The language of instruction is English. As a public university, Montanuniversität Leoben charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters. Other students pay a fee per semester. The programme director is Univ.-Prof. Dr. Raul Bermejo Moratinos at the Chair of Structural and Functional Ceramics, Department Materials Science.
What the register says
The aim of AMASE is to provide excellent background knowledge in materials science as well as in experimental methods in the consortium's top-level research facilities. The main objective of AMASE in academic/technical terms is to provide high-level academic and research-oriented education in materials science and engineering.
Together with five partner universities: Saarland University (UdS, GER), Lulea tekniska universitet (LTU, SWE), Université de Lorraine (UL, FRA), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC, ESP), Università degli Studi di Padova (UPD, ITA).
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Development and optimisation of materials with enhanced mechanical, chemical or functional properties
- Material-oriented design and manufacturing of machinery, components and functional systems
- Quality control, failure analysis and lifetime prediction of materials
- Research and development in nanotechnology, medical engineering or sustainable material utilisation
- Roles in the automotive industry
- Roles in the aerospace industry
- Roles in the electronics industry
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Verification of your aptitude to study this degree programme by means of an entrance test. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Montanuniversität Leoben. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Leoben as the campus town for this programme at Montanuniversität Leoben.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: Verification of your aptitude to study this degree programme by means of an entrance test. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Montanuniversität Leoben.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Montanuniversität Leoben.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Montanuniversität Leoben is linked from this page so you can compare.