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International Master in Biomimicry and Surface Engineering at École Centrale de Lyon

École Centrale de Lyon, France

Programme overview

A two-year national master's degree in materials science that trains scientists in surface engineering through an approach integrating biomimicry, ecological transition and digital science, based on the LTDS laboratory and the SURFAB platform.

Faculty: Centrale Lyon  |  Department: International Masters  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Écully, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Mathematics, computing, biomimicry, materials and mechanical engineering, physical measurements, high-temperature surface manufacturing, bio-inspired surface engineering, biology of living systems, polymer eco-design, optics and photonics, surface physics and chemistry, 3D additive manufacturing, femtosecond laser texturing, tribology, climate change, and a six-month research internship in semester 4.

Career pathways

Doctoral study or R&D careers in energy, transport (land, aeronautical, maritime), medical and materials sectors; interdisciplinary project manager, researcher or teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master 1: licence or bachelor's degree in a scientific subject related to the master's topics, English level B2. Master 2: M1 passed in a related subject, English level B2. Applications are assessed on a portfolio.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). Registration fee for non-scholarship students from an enlarged EU country, plus the CVEC student contribution (not included). Free for French government scholarship holders. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Registration fee for non-scholarship students from other countries, plus the CVEC student contribution (not included). Scholarship holders from other countries pay 255 EUR. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

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