Master Matériaux : élaboration, caractérisation et traitements de surface (MECTS) at Université de Toulouse (Paul Sabatier)

Programme overview

Work-study capable multidisciplinary generalist master's track with a strong focus on materials (metals, technical ceramics, polymers) for aeronautics, training high-level managers in the scientific and technological aspects of materials preparation, processing, control and monitoring, able to enter industry or continue to a doctorate.

Faculty: Faculté sciences et ingénierie | Department: Master mention Sciences et génie des matériaux | Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2) | Study mode: full-time or work-study (alternance) (taught in French) | Location: Toulouse, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Materials preparation, characterisation and surface treatments.

Career pathways

Engineering and R&D management; technical R&D roles; production management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

M1 Materials Science and Engineering recruitment is shared by two tracks; apply via the university's candidatures platform.

Domestic applicants: EUR 254 a year (2025-2026). National registration fee for a master-cycle diploma (students under articles 3 and 6 of the arrete of 19 April 2019); CVEC student contribution not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,941 a year (2025-2026). Rate for international-mobility students (article 8) on a master-cycle diploma; the university notes a partial exemption for non-EU students from 2026 is pending; CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2)

Apply through the official page: https://www.utoulouse.fr/candidater-et-s-inscrire/candidatures

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