Get a Master's degree in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

Master of Science (MSc) in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

The products and production systems of the future require innovative materials, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies. In the Master of Science (MSc) in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, you will develop the competences to bring these disciplines together and create sustainable solutions for society.

Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

Develop the next generation of products and production

Materials and manufacturing are at the heart of almost every technology—from medical devices and energy systems to consumer products and advanced industrial equipment.

As a student on this programme, you will develop the competences to engineer innovative materials, design efficient manufacturing processes, and use digital technologies to improve products throughout their life cycle.

The programme combines materials science, manufacturing engineering, data analysis, and digital methods to address the challenges facing modern industry.

You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to design materials, optimize manufacturing processes and production, reduce resource consumption, and support the transition to a more sustainable and circular economy.

Through project-based learning, you will work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges. This will strengthen your ability to combine analytical thinking with practical application and turn ideas into robust engineering solutions—qualities that are highly valued across a wide range of engineering careers.

Specializations

The MSc in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering offers a high degree of flexibility, allowing you to specialize in either Materials Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, depending on your academic interests and career ambitions.

Whichever specialization you choose, you will gain a strong understanding of the relationship between materials, manufacturing processes, and product performance.

Materials Engineering

Explore how advanced materials enable new technologies and better products. You will gain knowledge of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, and learn how to develop materials for applications where performance, durability, and sustainability are essential.

Manufacturing Engineering

This specialization focuses on the technologies and processes used to transform materials into high-performance products. You will build skills in areas such as digital production, process optimization, and quality engineering, preparing you to develop efficient, data-driven, and sustainable production systems.

Combine work with study!

You have the the opportunity to join an Industry Master of Science in all DTU's master's programmes.

Combining work and study, an industry master's programme is the ideal way to apply your academic knowledge in real-world settings and build a strong foundation for your future career.
Learn more about the Industry MSc

Future opportunities

With an MSc in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, you can help translate advances in materials, digitalization, and manufacturing into better products and more sustainable ways of producing them. This combination of expertise opens up career opportunities across sectors—from energy and medical technology to industrial production and consumer products.

You may pursue a career in research and development as, for example, a Materials Engineering Consultant, Simulation Engineer, or R&D Process Development Engineer. At Novo Nordisk, you might help improve manufacturing processes, while companies such as Ørsted and Topsoe offer opportunities to contribute to energy technologies. You could also work with product development at Danfoss or Grundfos. Other career paths include roles as a Circular Plastic Material Engineer, Test Engineer, or Sustainability Consultant.

This versatile profile gives you the flexibility to move between disciplines and explore new directions as your career develops. You may choose to deepen your expertise through a PhD, pursue international opportunities, or turn your own ideas into a technology-based business.


Application and admission

Admission requirements

Learn more about the academic requirements and the selection criteria for this programme.

How to apply

All you need to know about applying for admission to an MSc programme at DTU.

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