135 PhD programmes in Materials Science in Europe

The Catalysis at Liquid Interfaces research group at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) aims to explore the highly dynamic, anisotropic environment of liquid interfaces to create, tailor and stabilise catalytically active sites with unique reactivity and performance.

The objective of this Ph.D. program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is to train researchers in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, and enable them to gain experience in techniques of synthesis and/or processing of materials, as well as different material characterization techniques.

Materials Science and Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) develops knowledge on sustainable processing and usage of resources and materials by providing internationally recognised, high quality materials research benefitting both industry and society.

Chemistry and Materials is a vibrant area of research at The Open University UK. We have an extensive track record in working synergistically with both industrial and academic partners.

The Materials Science and Engineering programme offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology develops advanced research expertise in engineering materials and research practice.

Are you interested in talking your passion for physics further? The University of Salford welcomes applications to study materials and physics via our MPhil and PhD Materials and Physics research programmes.

The PhD program from University of Milano - Bicocca aims at preparing researchers with competence and working independence in the emerging fields of Materials Science and Nanotechnology. 

Immerse yourself in the realm of advanced materials and innovative engineering with MIP Politecnico Di Milano's Materials Engineering doctoral program.

The key objective and long-term vision of the Design of Particulate Products research centre at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is the targeted design of particulate products by rigorous optimisation based on predictive structure-property and process-structure functions.

The Chemistry and Material Science program offered by University of Pisa aims to prepare young master students in the most modern and innovative fields of Chemistry. 

Graduate of the Physical Engineering of Advanced Materials programme from The Technical University of Kosice (TUKE) has theoretical knowledge corresponding to the development of the studied field.

The profile of the graduate of the Advanced Materials programme from Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice corresponds to level no. 8 knowledge, skills and competencies according to the National Qualifications Framework of the Slovak Republic.

The Materials Engineering Group research into Energy Materials at The Open University UK falls into two main categories: materials research for nuclear and conventional power station applications; nanoscale and surface engineering.

The doctoral degree is the highest degree achieved at IST. The Materials Engineering program from Instituto Superior Técnico is not only providing experience and expertise to follow an academic and/or research career in industry, but also promotes leadership skills, breadth of knowledge and mental flexibility.

The interdisciplinary study course Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials from Tomas Bata University in Zlín focuses on the study of the chemical or physical preparation of materials and their physical, chemical and biological properties, with special emphasis on the preparation, characterization and analysis of the properties of nanostructures, which add unique and special properties to materials.

At the Óbuda University, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Materials Sciences and Technologies. 

Biomedical materials have advanced dramatically over the last 50 years and continue to evolve today. With a rapidly growing and ageing population, there is greater demand for more efficient and effective healthcare, and this Advanced Biomedical Materials CDT at The University of Manchester will train an interdisciplinary cohort of students to compete in this field.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most active departments of physics in the UK and it offers this Fluids and Soft Matter Physics programme.  We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

The Materials Science programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in the design, characterisation, and application of advanced materials and nanotechnologies.

One of the core values held by the University of New York in Prague is excellence in research. Offered at their partner, New York College Athens, in coordination with the University of Bolton, students will be able to earn their Ph.D. in Materials, Research and Innovation.