Research · Industry · Innovation · Global mobility

A degree that builds capacity for the industries of the future.

Materials Science & Engineering graduates from AUTh are prepared to work across high-demand sectors of the global economy — from energy and semiconductors to biomaterials, advanced manufacturing, aerospace and research-driven innovation.

The Integrated Master advantage
Advanced knowledge. Research maturity. Industry-facing capacity.
The five-year Integrated Master gives students a continuous route from scientific foundations to EQF Level 7 specialisation, original research and interdisciplinary engineering judgement. It is designed for graduates who want to contribute to research, industrial innovation, advanced manufacturing and technology-driven sectors.
5
Years of integrated scientific and engineering education
EQF 7
Qualification level — equivalent to a standalone Master's degree
300
ECTS credits across one coherent academic pathway
30
ECTS original Diploma Thesis in year five
MSE
Where graduates work

Materials science engineers are everywhere.

The breadth of the discipline means the breadth of your options. Every major industry relies on materials — from the metals in aerospace structures to the polymers in medical devices, from the semiconductors in electronics to the energy materials powering the green transition.

Energy & Renewables
Battery engineer · Photovoltaics researcher · Hydrogen materials specialist · Fuel cell engineer
Aerospace & Defence
Structural materials engineer · Composites specialist · Coatings & surface engineer · Failure analysis engineer
Automotive & Mobility
Lightweight materials specialist · EV battery engineer · Process metallurgist · R&D engineer
Electronics & Semiconductors
Thin film process engineer · Semiconductor materials scientist · Device engineer · Clean room specialist
Biomedical & Healthcare
Biomaterials engineer · Medical device developer · Implant designer · Regulatory affairs specialist
Research & Academia
Research scientist · Postdoctoral researcher · PhD candidate · University lecturer · Innovation centre researcher
Your career pathway

Three directions. Unlimited destinations.

Whatever your ambition after graduation, the MSE degree from AUTh gives you the foundation to pursue it. Most graduates pursue a combination of these pathways over the course of their careers.

Industry & engineering practice
Work in manufacturing, energy, aerospace, automotive, electronics, biomaterials or advanced industrial environments — in Greece, across Europe, or internationally. The Integrated Master develops the technical depth and interdisciplinary judgement needed to contribute to complex materials challenges.
Research & further study
Continue to a PhD at AUTh or a partner European university. The Integrated Master's research thesis gives you the skills and academic record needed for doctoral admission. Many graduates pursue research careers at leading European and international institutions.
Innovation & entrepreneurship
AUTh's connections to ThessIntec, the Alexandria Innovation Zone and industry partners provide direct pathways into startup ecosystems and innovation-driven organisations. Materials science expertise is foundational to deep tech and climate tech entrepreneurship.
"The materials that will define the next century — in energy, medicine, computing and construction — are being designed by scientists and engineers with exactly this kind of training."
Materials Science & Engineering MSE · AUTh
Start your career in materials innovation
Applications open for September 2026 entry.
40 places. Five-year Integrated Master. Advanced preparation for research, industry and innovation-driven careers.
Integrated Master · EQF Level 7 · Research · Industry · Innovation

One degree. Advanced capacity for materials-driven careers.

The five-year Integrated Master from AUTh develops the scientific depth, laboratory experience, research maturity and interdisciplinary engineering judgement needed to contribute to advanced materials science, industrial innovation and technology-driven sectors.

EQF Level 7 300 ECTS Original thesis Advanced specialisation Industry-facing skills
What graduate capacity means

The difference between knowing materials and engineering with materials.

Materials Science & Engineering is not only about understanding what materials are. It is about knowing how to design, process, characterise, test and apply them in demanding technical environments.

The Integrated Master develops this capacity progressively: strong scientific foundations, advanced laboratory practice, specialisation tracks, computational tools, sustainability awareness and an original research thesis.

Graduates are prepared to communicate across chemistry, physics and engineering — a critical advantage in research teams, industrial R&D, product development, quality control and innovation-driven organisations.

01
Design and select materials for demanding applications
Understand structure–property–processing relationships and apply them to energy, mobility, electronics, biomedical and manufacturing challenges.
02
Work with advanced characterisation and testing methods
Develop practical competence in laboratory methods used to evaluate composition, microstructure, mechanical behaviour and functional performance.
03
Contribute to research and innovation
Complete an original Diploma Thesis and build the research maturity needed for doctoral study, R&D environments and technology development.
04
Bridge science, engineering and industry
Communicate across disciplines and translate scientific knowledge into applied solutions for industrial, environmental and technological problems.
How it works

Three stages from foundations to advanced graduate capacity.

The programme is structured as a five-year progression. Each stage builds the knowledge, methods and practical judgement needed for advanced work in Materials Science & Engineering.

01
Build the scientific foundation
Study chemistry, physics, mathematics, mechanics and introductory materials science as a connected foundation for understanding how materials behave.
02
Specialise in advanced materials fields
Develop depth in areas such as circular materials, micro- and nanotechnology, biomaterials, processing, characterisation, performance and sustainability.
03
Complete original research
Conduct a two-semester Diploma Thesis, demonstrate research independence and graduate with a 300 ECTS EQF Level 7 Integrated Master qualification.
Relevant across high-demand sectors

Your materials expertise travels across industries.

Materials Science & Engineering is a cross-sector discipline. The same scientific and engineering principles apply across energy, aerospace, electronics, mobility, healthcare, manufacturing and sustainability.

Energy & materials
Batteries
Photovoltaics
Hydrogen systems
Aerospace materials
Composites
Automotive
EV technologies
Semiconductors
Thin films
Sensors
Biomaterials
Medical devices
Additive manufacturing
Circular economy
Advanced recycling
Quality control
Failure analysis
Industrial R&D
Research centres
Doctoral diploma
MSE
Career implications

What advanced materials capacity means in practice.

The Integrated Master prepares graduates for roles where scientific understanding, experimental competence and engineering judgement must come together.

Contribute to advanced industrial R&D
Work on the development, testing and optimisation of materials for energy, aerospace, electronics, mobility, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Progress into doctoral study or research careers
The original Diploma Thesis builds research experience, academic confidence and methodological maturity for PhD programmes and research-centre positions.
Support innovation and product development
Apply materials knowledge to real product challenges, from material selection and processing to performance validation, sustainability and scale-up.
Work across interdisciplinary teams
Translate between chemists, physicists, engineers, designers and industrial decision-makers — a core skill in modern technology organisations.
EQF
7
Integrated Master Capacity
300 ECTS · 5 years · Original thesis
1
Foundation in chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering principles
2
Specialisation in advanced materials fields and technologies
3
Research through a two-semester original Diploma Thesis
4
Application in industry, innovation, research and doctoral study
The five-year academic advantage

A qualification designed for depth, not just completion.

The five-year Integrated Master gives students more time to move from introductory knowledge to advanced technical understanding. This depth matters in Materials Science & Engineering, where graduates must connect atomic structure, processing methods, microstructure, performance and real-world application.

The programme combines laboratory work, computational tools, specialisation tracks and research methodology with an original Diploma Thesis. This creates a graduate profile suitable for industrial R&D, innovation teams, research centres and doctoral-level academic progression.

The result is not simply a longer degree, but a more mature academic and technical formation for students who want to work on complex materials challenges.

Pursue the Integrated Master
Five years. Advanced materials science and engineering capacity.
Applications open for September 2026 entry. 40 places available.