The Master’s in Materials Science at
Uppsala University
is a
2
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Uppsala University, founded in 1477, is the oldest university in Sweden. Today, the university is a leading research institution with a strong commitment to high-quality education and active engagement with society. With a wide range of academic disciplines and research areas, Uppsala University is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through its research, teaching, and community partnerships. The university's mission is to pursue excellence in research and education while also working collaboratively with others to address the complex challenges facing our society today.
Materials science is the basis for innovations and triumphs in many fields, from medicine to technology and society. Today's challenges in the energy sector, as well as availability of raw materials, place bigger demands on the development of both materials and techniques. The Master's Programme in Materials Science prepares you with broad knowledge of the role of materials science in society in combination with cutting-edge knowledge of materials' structure and properties, from a sustainability perspective.
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The master's programme in materials science offers a structured range of courses with a common first semester for all students and then the opportunity for students to choose to specialize in one of three tracks mentioned below. The courses during the first semester are designed to introduce students to the subject area of materials science and to acquire knowledge in physics and chemistry in preparation for courses to be taken during the specialization. In one of the courses in the first semester, the students with background in physics and chemistry will collaborate with each other in joint interdisciplinary projects. During the second and third semester, students will choose specialization in the form of a track of courses:
Soft materials Energy-related materials Quantum materials During the third semester, a second interdisciplinary project course is offered. During the last semester, students will do their degree project.
The collaboration Nanomat, with Sorbonne University (Paris) and University of Antwerpen, provides the possibility of multiple master of science degrees for a limited number of students. The mobility preferably takes place in the second, third and fourth semester. The master thesis can be conducted at either or several universities.
Uppsala University is a prestigious research university in Sweden that is committed to promoting the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge for the betterment of humanity and a sustainable world. The university firmly believes that investing in education and research is essential to creating a brighter future, and it strives to provide an inspiring physical, social, and cultural environment to support this goal. Uppsala University is dedicated to promoting development and innovation at the local and national levels and is actively involved in advancing sustainable social development. The university recognizes the value of collaboration with the wider community, and it views this collaboration as an integral part of its research, which directly or indirectly contributes to finding solutions to the sustainability challenges facing society. Through its research, teaching, and outreach programs, Uppsala University is committed to making a positive impact on the world and creating a better future for all.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
