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Master Transfers-Fluids-Materials in Aeronautics Sustainable Applications (TFMASA) at Université de Bordeaux

Université de Bordeaux, France

Programme overview

TFMASA is an Erasmus Mundus joint master combining study and research in transfers, fluids and materials for aeronautics and space applications, run by the University of Bordeaux, UCLouvain (Belgium) and BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg (Germany). Graduates receive a joint master diploma with mentions from the three universities. The programme takes at most 20 students a year.

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, 4 semesters)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; English  |  Location: Talence, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What you will study

Semester 1 is at the University of Bordeaux, semester 2 at UCLouvain, semester 3 at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and semester 4 is the master's thesis at a destination chosen by the student; there is a single coursework path for all students.

Career pathways

Engineer, scientific project manager, analyst or researcher in aeronautics and aerospace: materials and processes development, aerodynamics, propulsion, R&D, structural integrity and life cycle analysis, sustainable aviation technologies, additive manufacturing, systems integration, drones and UAVs, and data and AI.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent, 180 ECTS) in Mechanics, Physics or a closely related field before the programme starts, with a strong academic record in engineering sciences, applied physics, mathematics and mechanics. English proof: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no score below 6), TOEFL iBT 93 (or paper 580 / computer 237), Cambridge CAE/CPE grade B/C, or a university letter stating English as language of instruction; test no older than 3 years, with exemptions for native speakers. Documents: online form, Europass CV (university or school ranking visible), one-page motivation letter, reference letter(s), transcripts and diplomas with English translations; shortlisted candidates are interviewed in mid-February. 2027-2029 call: 1 September 2026 to 1 December 2026; results in March.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years (master 1 and 2)

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