Master in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering

This is a two year master's programme at NTNU in Trondheim, taught in English, and it leads to the Norwegian Sivilingeniør title. You choose one of two specialisations: Materials Science and Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. The programme mixes theory, lab work and projects, and you finish with a master's thesis built on a real research question.

What you study

The specialisation you pick sets the direction. Within materials science the page names metallurgy, energy technology and functional materials as examples. Within chemical engineering it names catalysis, reactor design and membrane technology. All students take a common introductory course that shows how the two fields connect. You also choose elective courses, carry out a research project, and write your master's thesis. The teaching includes laboratory work and projects, and you learn to use advanced software tools and programming for modelling and analysis. Sustainability runs through the programme: how engineering solutions affect the environment, and how to design processes and materials with a minimal environmental footprint.

How the programme is organised

It runs full time over two years, 120 ECTS, at NTNU's Gløshaugen campus. The structure is straightforward: the common introductory course first, then specialisation courses and electives, a research project, and the master's thesis. The page describes a blend of theory, hands-on lab work and interdisciplinary collaboration, with students working alongside researchers and classmates from around the world. The student advisors are your contact for questions about compulsory and optional subjects, exams and deadlines.

Who it suits

You should already have a bachelor's degree in engineering, with relevant coursework in materials science and/or chemical engineering. The programme is for someone who wants to go deep into the science behind advanced materials and chemical processes and apply it to real problems, whether that is energy systems, industrial chemistry or functional materials. If you like lab work, modelling and working across disciplines, this fits. The page also says the programme welcomes students from all backgrounds.

Admission, language and next steps

Everything is taught in English. The stated requirement is a bachelor's degree in engineering with relevant coursework in materials science and/or chemical engineering, and the page notes there are additional requirements. It does not list them, so check the programme page and the admission pages for the full set, along with application deadlines and the application system. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt from tuition fees at state institutions like NTNU. Other degree students normally pay a fee that the institution sets. The number of places is shown on the admission pages, not fixed here. Contact the student advisors if you are unsure whether your background fits.

Master’s applications go straight to Norwegian University of Science and Technology, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme. Deadlines are set by each institution for each programme, so confirm yours. Entry requirements and language tests are also set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, study permits and housing.