Master Sciences et génie des matériaux (SGM) - Parcours Ingénierie de la chimie et du développement durable des matériaux at Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France

Programme overview

The Ingénierie de la chimie et du développement durable des matériaux track of the Sciences et génie des matériaux master trains senior staff and innovation leaders in chemistry and materials. It puts the environment at the centre, covering eco-design of materials and processes, product durability and recyclability, depollution of water, air and soil, and waste recovery. Initial training includes two internships totalling 7 to 10 months.

Faculty: INSA Hauts-de-France (Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France) | Location: Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Polymers, ceramics, glasses, metals and alloys, cements and hydraulic binders, composites, emerging materials and eco-materials, materials synthesis, depollution techniques, physico-chemical and structural analysis, life cycle analysis, material properties and waste valorisation.

Career pathways

Studies, project, design and development, consulting/quality, research and production engineer, laboratory manager, technical sales engineer, sustainable materials engineer, health-safety-environment engineer in transport, environment, analysis laboratories, civil engineering, defence, energy and chemical industries; doctoral research possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master 1: Licence in chemistry, materials science or physics-chemistry, after file review and possible interview. Master 2: 60 ECTS of a Master 1 in the specialty or equivalent training, on file. Applications: Master 1 via monmaster.gouv.fr; Master 2 via eCandidat UPHF (candidature.uphf.fr/ecandidat); non-EU international students apply via the Études en France platform. Applicants without the required diploma may enter through VAPP (validation of professional and personal experience); VAE can lead to all or part of the diploma.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee (inscription principale), non-scholarship students from EU/EEA; scholarship students pay 0. CVEC (105 EUR) not included. Master cursus. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students first registering in a second-cycle degree (master or engineering cycle) in 2026-2027. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.uphf.fr/formation/candidature-inscription/candidature

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