Pioneering the next generation of materials scientists dedicated to a sustainable energy transition through global excellence and collaboration.
120 ECTS CREDITS
2-Year Duration
Joint Degree
Scientific Identity & Partnership
This joint initiative brings together three prestigious European institutions: University of L’Aquila, University of Picardie Jules Verne, and Bordeaux INP. Together, we provide an ecosystem where advanced chemistry meets innovative physics.
Joint Erasmus Mundus Excellence
Triple-Campus Mobility
Sustainability-First Curriculum
Strategic Pillars
Programme Aims
Global Challenges
Training experts to address the complex transitions required for a carbon-neutral global economy through material science innovation.
Mobility
Ensuring cross-border academic excellence by moving students through three distinct European research hubs during their tenure.
Industry
Bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial application for energy storage.
Interdisciplinary
Merging chemical engineering, materials physics, and ecological economics.
Oversight
Rigorous quality assurance by international boards of experts.
Our Journey in Materials Science
Founded through an international consortium, MEMSE has evolved to become a leading Master’s program, addressing critical workforce shortages in sustainable materials and energy technologies.
With over a decade of combined expertise in materials science, our program offers in-depth knowledge and practical experience.
Our dedicated team includes over 50 staff members committed to nurturing the next generation of materials science engineers.
We have successfully provided education to over 300 graduates who are reshaping the future of sustainable technology.
Curriculum Principles
Our teaching methodology is rooted in six core values that ensure our graduates are ready for the professional world.
Sustainability
Focusing on circular lifecycles for batteries and supercapacitors, minimizing toxic precursors.
Data-Driven
Implementing AI and machine learning for rapid discovery of materials via the Materials Genome approach.
Experimental
Hands-on laboratory training using state-of-the-art characterization techniques like NMR and X-ray diffraction.
Industry-Relevant
Internships with global giants like Tesla, Saft, and Umicore are integrated into the final semester.
Mobility
Exposure to three distinct academic cultures and language environments across Italy and France.
Outcome-Based
Assessment focused on competencies, ensuring technical mastery and professional soft skills.
Core Learning Outcomes
1. Advanced Materials Synthesis
Master the chemical and physical processes required to create next-generation energy storage materials, from solid-state synthesis to nano-fabrication.
2. Electro-Chemical Characterization
Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing battery performance, impedance spectroscopy, and degradation mechanisms.
3. Sustainable Design Principles
Ability to evaluate the environmental footprint of energy systems using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies.
4. Computational Material Science
Utilizing modeling software and high-performance computing to predict material properties before physical testing.
5. Multi-Cultural Professionalism
Adapting to diverse workplace environments and communicating complex scientific data to non-expert stakeholders.
Graduates receive three individual national degrees from each partner university plus a unified Joint EMJM Certificate.
Degree Recognition
The MEMSE programme is fully accredited under the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), ensuring global portability of your master’s degree.
- Master in Chemical Sciences (L'Aquila, Italy)
- Master in Materials Science (Amiens, France)
- Master in Materials Science & Engineering (Bordeaux, France)
Governance Structure
Ensuring institutional transparency and academic quality.
Governing Board
Strategic direction and legal oversight of the consortium.
Management Committee
Daily operations, mobility logistics, and student services.
Academic Committee
Curriculum design, credit recognition, and examination standards.
Admissions Committee
Candidate evaluation and scholarship distribution processes.