Master Sciences et génie des matériaux, parcours Matériaux pour les énergies renouvelables (MatER) at La Rochelle Université

Master's pathway bringing materials expertise to renewable energy for power generation and transport, centred on material-environment interactions. Mechanical and environmental resistance of materials is studied to select suitable materials, improve performance and ensure the life cycle of renewable energy and transport systems. Some courses are in English, with projects in companies and laboratories.

Faculty: Sciences, Technologies, Santé  |  Department: Sciences et génie des matériaux  |  Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: work-study (apprenticeship or professionalisation contract) over both years; taught in French and partly in English  |  Intake: Start of the 2026-2027 academic year  |  Location: La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What you will study

Materials for non-thermal, thermal and electrochemical renewable energies, energy storage (hydrogen, batteries, thermal storage), and coupling renewable energy with buildings.

Career pathways

Direct entry into renewable energy and renewable transport industries, or advanced research (additive manufacturing, recycled and bio-based materials, materials protection).

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