# Master's track Materials for High Tech Systems Design
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A TRACK WITHIN THE MSC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
# Master's track Materials for High Tech Systems Design
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ECTS points
120
Education type
Master program
Duration
2 year
Language
English
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
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### Ready to design the materials behind tomorrow’s high-tech systems?
**Key Facts**
**Degree**: MSc in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Materials for High Tech Systems Design (MHS)
**Focus Areas**: Advanced materials, structural optimization, damage detection, additive manufacturing, and system design
**Core Disciplines**: Materials science, continuum mechanics, computational mechanics, experimental techniques, and system-level modeling
**Facilities**: [Multiscale Lab](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-labs/multiscale-lab), [Mechanical Testing Lab](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-labs/mechanical-testing-lab), [Polymer Processing Lab](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-labs/polymer-processing-lab), and high-performance computing environments
**Career Outlook**: High demand in automotive, aerospace, offshore, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors
[Explore degree structure](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/graduate-school/masters-track-materials-for-high-tech-systems-design/degree-structure)
**What’s in it for me?**
The MHS Master’s track prepares you to become a specialist in advanced engineering materials and their application in complex systems. You’ll learn to quantify, model, and optimize material properties—mechanical, thermal, and electrical—and apply them in real-world designs. Whether you're printing lightweight aircraft components or detecting failure in wind turbine blades, MHS equips you with the tools to innovate across industries.
**Explore Cutting-Edge Technologies**
This master’s track integrates theory, experimentation, and simulation. You’ll dive into:
- Material science and microstructural behavior
- Continuum mechanics and damage evolution
- Experimental methods for material characterization
- Computational mechanics and system optimization
- Thermal and electrical property modeling
- Advanced manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing
You’ll gain hands-on experience in specialized labs and train with both open-source and commercial simulation tools.
**Why should I follow this master’s track at TU/e?**
TU/e offers a research-driven, hands-on learning experience in one of Europe’s most advanced high-tech regions. Here’s what makes MHS at TU/e stand out:
- **Applied learning**: Courses and projects focus on real-world materials and system design challenges
- **Expert engagement**: Collaborate with leading researchers in materials science and mechanics
- **Advanced facilities**: Access cutting-edge labs and simulation platforms
- **Industry connections**: Work with companies in semiconductors, automotive, and additive manufacturing
- **Inclusive and collaborative**: Join a diverse academic community and develop your own ideas
- **Impact-driven**: Contribute to solving urgent societal and industrial problems through materials innovation
Whether your ambition lies in aerospace, medical devices, or high-tech manufacturing, MHS at TU/e prepares you to make a meaningful impact.
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