Want to Create the Materials of the Future? Start studying Materials Engineering right from your bachelor’s degree!

Why is one metal strong while another deforms easily? How are materials developed that can withstand extreme temperatures? And how can we create materials that are lighter, stronger or more durable than those we use today?

These are exactly the kinds of questions that Materials Engineering seeks to answer. If you are interested in technology, natural sciences, experimentation and discovering new possibilities, this could be the right degree programme for you.

During your Bachelor's studies, you will explore a wide range of materials, including metals and alloys, ceramics, glass, polymers, composites and natural materials. You will learn to understand the relationships between their internal structure, properties and manufacturing processes. You will discover why materials behave in certain ways and how their properties can be deliberately modified and improved.

You will become familiar with both traditional and advanced technologies, ranging from heat treatment of metals to additive manufacturing, Cold Spray and electron beam technologies. You will put your theoretical knowledge into practice through laboratory classes, experiments and solving real engineering challenges.

What Can You Expect During Your Studies?

• From theory to practice: You will gain a solid foundation in materials science and learn how to apply your knowledge to real engineering problems.
• Hands-on laboratory experience: You will learn how to prepare samples, examine material structures using microscopes and measure their physical and mechanical properties.
• Advanced technologies: You will explore modern manufacturing and processing methods and discover how they are used in industry.
• Industrial visits and industry connections: You will visit industrial companies and research institutions to see how materials engineering knowledge is applied in real-world settings.
• Your own research projects: You will gradually have the opportunity to participate in research activities and contribute to solving interesting technical challenges. Your Bachelor's thesis will be the culmination of your studies and can be carried out directly in our laboratories.
• International experience: You will have the opportunity to study abroad at partner universities and gain valuable academic and personal experience.

Student Projects That Make a Difference

Even during their Bachelor's studies, our students work on exciting technical and research projects. Their work contributes to new findings and often receives recognition from industry professionals and companies.

Examples of award-winning Bachelor's theses include:

What Can You Do After Your Bachelor's Degree?

Our graduates find career opportunities in industrial companies, R&D centres, testing laboratories and research institutions. They can contribute to a wide range of activities, including:

• selecting and developing materials for structures, machinery and engineering components,
• heat treatment of metals and surface engineering,
• testing mechanical properties and evaluating material quality,
• analysing the causes of material damage and component failure,
• developing advanced ceramic, polymer and composite materials,
• implementing modern manufacturing and additive technologies,
• researching and developing new materials and technologies.

And your opportunities do not end there. If you enjoy Materials Engineering, you can continue with a Master's degree and further specialise in the area that interests you most.

How to Join Us

Materials Engineering (MTI) is a specialisation within the Bachelor's degree programme Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (B-ZSI-P) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology.

Importantly, you choose your specialisation when submitting your application. This means you can start studying the field that interests you from your very first year!

For detailed information about the degree programme and admission requirements, visit our Bachelor's Studies in Materials Engineering webpage.

Already a Bachelor's Student and Looking for a Thesis Topic?

You can become part of our research, too! We offer a wide range of interesting Bachelor's thesis topics. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced instruments and technologies, collaborate with experts and gain valuable experience that will benefit you in your further studies and future career.

Interested in Materials Engineering? Come and discover everything you can learn and experience with us!