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 Materials Science is a master’s programme at Montanuniversität Leoben in Leoben, taught in English. It carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Leoben as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Diplomingenieur, Dipl.-Ing. Montanuniversität Leoben is a public university in Styria.
How it compares
Master in Materials Science 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 programme in Materials Science at Montanuniversität Leoben is taught in English and runs over four semesters for 120 ECTS. It leads to the degree Dipl.-Ing. and is built around the materials that shape technology: metals, ceramics and semiconductors.
What you study
You start from atomic structure and work through to practical application. The programme covers advanced scientific and technical understanding of metallic, ceramic and semiconductor materials, including how they are manufactured. You can specialise in key materials science disciplines:
- Metallic materials and materials testing
- Materials physics
- Ceramic materials
- Electronic materials and functional materials
- Modelling of material behaviour
Elective subject modules let you shape your own profile. Teaching also includes ethics and scientific practice, and the programme prepares you for doctoral studies if you want a research career.
How the programme is organised
The course lasts four semesters and is worth 120 ECTS. The student-to-faculty ratio is described as excellent, which creates a personal and practice-oriented learning environment. That close supervision matters most during the master's thesis, where you can get directly involved in current research topics. Master's theses are often done in cooperation with industry partners, so you work on practical issues and get insight into applied research.
Who it suits
This programme suits you if you are curious about which materials will shape future technology and want to work across disciplines, from developing new materials to optimising existing ones. It fits students with an engineering or science background who want depth in metals, ceramics or semiconductors and who value small-group teaching and direct contact with researchers. If you are thinking about a doctorate later, the research focus and thesis supervision give you a realistic taste of academic work.
Admission, language and next steps
The language of instruction is English, so you do not need German for the programme itself. The curriculum is also published in German under the title Werkstoffwissenschaft. Applications go directly to Montanuniversität Leoben, not through a central portal. Check the programme page for the application period and the documents you need. As a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition 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, and the page lists contact details for questions.
What the register says
The Master's programme in Materials Science provides you with comprehensive engineering expertise and prepares you for both academic and industrial careers. Students acquire knowledge and skills in advanced scientific and technical understanding of metallic, ceramic and semiconductor materials, including their manufacturing processes, as well as an integrated materials knowledge, spanning from atomic structure to practical application.
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
- Research and development of new materials with improved mechanical, physical or chemical properties
- Product and process optimisation for existing materials and manufacturing processes
- Materials testing and quality assurance for industrial applications
- Failure analysis and lifetime prediction
- Materials consulting and technical advisory services
- Industry and production in automotive engineering, aerospace, microelectronics, environmental technology, medical technology or renewable energy
- Doctoral studies and a scientific research career
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. 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 Materials Science 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 study load is 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.
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.