Materials & Energy Transition - Master | Avans University of Applied Sciences

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Location

Breda

Start month

September

Duration

2 years, fulltime master

Language

English

The Master of Materials & Energy Transition focuses on engineering solutions for the energy transition and circular economy. Combine study with workplace learning and make a direct impact in practice.

NOTE: The start of this new master has been postponed and will start per September 2026, if there are enough registrations.

This practice-oriented master's programme centres on applied research in collaboration with the professional field. From the very beginning, you will be bringing your work into practice. You will learn to develop technical solutions for challenges related to the use of energy and materials. You will delve into the technology behind these solutions and the state-of-the-art knowledge available. This provides you with a solid technical foundation for your future career.

Most of all, you learn how to implement technical solutions to real-world problems. This involves more than just technology. Financial aspects, policy, and acceptance by individuals, groups, and society all play a role. You will be able to identify these stakeholders in transition processes, and engage them to create real impact.

This master's programme therefore offers not only in-depth theoretical and technical knowledge, but also practical insight. You will collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds. This master is taught in English.

You will graduate with a Master of Science (MSc) degree.

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Combination of science, technology, and society

From day one in the professional field through workplace learning

Multi-disciplinary projects

You implement technology in practice

What will you be trained to do

Your job

Your MSc degree in Materials & Energy Transition will offer you plenty of job opportunities. It equips you to make the societal transition to a circular economy, based on sustainable sources of materials and energy, a reality. It requires people who dare to take ownership of real-world challenges.

The transition is happening everywhere: at small companies and multinationals, but also at start-ups. In local or (inter)national governments, and in all sorts of organizations. By the end of the program you will have learned much more about this, and discovered where you want to make your impact. And, you will know what roles suits you best: project leader, product or process engineer, consultant, researcher. All are available to you.

Whatever job you will find, it will always involve real-world engineering solutions that can make a real difference. You will become a true transition maker, and such people are always needed.

Potential careers after the programme

Consultant

You will mainly work for consultancy and engineering firms, where you consult on the correct implementation of sustainable material use and sustainable energy.

Process engineer

You will be responsible for the development and improvement of machines, processes and installations within companies. You will contribute to making the process industry and the energy-intensive industry more sustainable.

Project engineer

You will be responsible for research and design. You possess solid technical knowledge of both sustainable materials and energy. And you know how to integrate this knowledge in existing and new products and systems.

R&D technologist

You conduct research into innovative technologies. And you develop sustainable products and/or processes in the field of materials and energy transition.

Reliability engineer

You will be working in the field of risk management, lifecycle management, sustainability and reliability of assets. You will ensure a reduction of the risks and costs, improvement of the service life of assets and the reduction of the strategic use of materials.

Sustainability coordinator/ Environmental engineer

You will ensure that the projects are evaluated in terms of sustainability, so the right choices can be made in terms of sustainable material and energy usage.

What is expected of you

You enjoy working on real-life cases and want to deepen your theoretical and technical expertise. You are a team player. Someone who enjoys working with people within and outside your own field of expertise. You know that agreement is necessary to make your work impactful and usable. You are also interested in your own broad development and you think from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Study programme

In the 2-year programme, you apply scientific knowledge and technology for real-world projects. In year 1, you take courses and gain practical experience through a learning workplace. In year 2, you complete an individual graduation project in the professional field.

The MET master places great importance on building a learning community and guidance on a personal level. The community supports you throughout your studies and offers a valuable network for when you enter the workforce.

Year 1

The first academic year consists of 4 periods of 10 weeks. In each period, you take 2 courses and work on a project assignment that you apply at your learning workplace. After the introduction in period 1, the focus shifts successively to materials, energy, and transitions. This gives the first year a clear structure and narrative.

Important courses/projects:

Science and engineering for EMT
Material systems and solutions
Energy systems and solutions
Making transitions work

Year 2

In year 2 you complete your individual graduation project. For this purpose, you first make a plan of action about an issue you find interesting. You then complete your project at an external organisation or at an Avans research group. At the end, you present your project and graduate.

Prior education

You must hold a certificate or diploma demonstrating that you have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree in the life sciences or engineering sector before 1 September 2026. Examples include built environment, chemical engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, environmental sciences, industrial engineering and management, or mechanical engineering.

A learning workplace is required for this master's programme. Avans can support you in finding one.

Spoken and written proficiency in English is required (ie. IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge).

Admissions assignments

These assignments are part of the preparation. You must submit the following documents via our assignment site:

Curriculum Vitae (max. 1 A4 page)
Personal Statement (min. 1 A4)

You will receive the login codes for the intake dashboard after you have enrolled in Studielink.

Assessment interview

During the admission process, we assess your study motivation, English proficiency, and theoretical knowledge and skills relevant to this master's programme. You must successfully complete this assessment to be admitted to the programme.

Apply

If you have decided to pursue this study programme you will need to register for it. Before you do, make sure you have informed yourself about our rules and regulations.

Please apply via our Dutch website if you are a Dutch student.

Application procedure

You must apply for this master's degree programme via the Studielink website.

In addition to the application procedure via Studielink you must also send us several documents.

Be sure to keep an eye on the enrolment deadline. You will find the deadline at 'Admissions requirements' of this programme.

Start month	Location	Application deadline
September	EEA	31 August 2025
September	Non EEA	1 May 2025

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NOTE: The start of this new master has been postponed and will start per September 2026, if there are enough registrations.

After application we will contact you to inform you on the further procedure.

Scholarships

Scholarships are much sought after nowadays: nearly every student who decides to study abroad considers applying for one. Information about scholarships specific to Avans University of Applied Sciences can be found on our scholarship page.

More information

For more information please contact Student Support on +31 (0) 88 525 75 50 or via this contact form.

Tuition fees

In the overview below you will find the tuition fee amounts that have been set for new students at Avans University of Applied Sciences.

Which of these 3 fees applies to you depends on the category you are in. In general, students from the European Economic Area (EEA) pay the statutory fee, while other students pay the institutional or non-EEA fee. Exchange students generally pay their tuition fees to their home institution and not to Avans.

Please check the tuition fees page for detailed information.

Fee	Amount	Year
Statutory fee	€ 2,530,-	2024 - 2025
Non-EER fee	€ 9,680,-	2024 - 2025
Institution fee	€ 9,680,-	2024 - 2025
Statutory fee	€ 2,601,-	2025 - 2026
Non-EER fee	€ 9,949,-	2025 - 2026
Institution fee	€ 9,949,-	2025 - 2026

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Materials & Energy Transition - Master fulltime master's programme

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Start month

Duration

Language

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Programme features

More about this master

What will you be trained to do

Your job

Potential careers after the programme

Consultant

Process engineer

Project engineer

R&D technologist

Reliability engineer

Sustainability coordinator/ Environmental engineer

What is expected of you

Programme structure Materials & Energy Transition - Master

Study programme

Year 1

Important courses/projects:

Year 2

Admissions requirements Materials & Energy Transition - Master

Prior education

Admissions assignments

Assessment interview

Practical information Materials & Energy Transition - Master

Apply

Application procedure

Scholarships

More information

Tuition fees

Location

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Lovensdijk

Contact

Student Support