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Materials Engineering, Ph.D.

  • Anytime
    Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration

About

First and foremost, the doctoral training takes place within the research group or the lab through informal and formal meetings with the promotor and fellow researchers. This research-based training is completed by more structural training activities organised by the departments, research centres and the Doctoral School. It is expected of PhD students that they finish their doctorate within 4 years.

The doctoral programme is made up of three components: 
  •  the development of essential research skills by carrying out an individual research plan that results in scientific output of outstanding quality;
  •  a thematic training that consists of advanced courses, invited lectures, journal clubs and doctoral seminars about a specific scientific subject;
  •  training and development of personal skills that are relevant for a successful completion of the doctorate and that prepare you for a wide range of professional possibilities. 

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Research Groups:

SCALINT: Structural Composites and Alloys, Integrity and Nondestructive Testing

  • Composite materials
  • Metals and Alloys 
  • Materials performance and non-destructive testing 

SeMPeR: Sustainable Metals Processing and Recycling

  • High Temperature Processes and Industrial Ecology
  • Sustainability Assessments of Material Life Cycles 
  • Solidification and Microstructure Simulation

SIEM: Surface and Interface Engineered Materials

  • Materials for Living Systems
  • Advanced Ceramics and Powder Metallurgy
  • Materials with Novel Functionality

TC: Materials Technology 

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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Academic Requirements

Applicants need to have obtained a relevant master degree with excellent grades. We are looking for highly motivated researchers with good English proficiency.

Tuition Fee

  • EU/EEA Applies to you

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 48 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
First registration and year of defense - 461 eurosIntermediate years with all facilities - free

Living costs for Leuven

  • 810 - 1280 EUR/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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