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Description of the title
The Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Textile Engineering is an advanced training program designed to prepare textile engineers as leaders in innovation in a global context. Through the collaboration of prestigious institutions, this master’s degree enables students to acquire cutting-edge knowledge in textile-related disciplines and their application, while also developing interpersonal skills and a strong international network. The curriculum covers topics such as textile materials, production, and advanced applications in the sector, guaranteeing a multicultural and multidisciplinary educational experience. Graduates will have the necessary competencies to assume key roles in the textile industry, contributing to innovation and sustainable development in companies and organizations in the sector.
Objectives of the degree
To train leaders in innovation in the field of textile engineering at a global level.
Acquire advanced knowledge on the production, processing and application of textile materials.
Develop interprofessional and multicultural skills through an international educational environment.
To develop the ability to apply characterization and modeling techniques in the creation of sustainable textile products.
Establish an international network of academic and professional contacts in the textile industry.
Career opportunities
The Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Textile Engineering offers various career opportunities for its graduates in a textile sector that demands innovation and leadership.
- Management of textile materials development projects in textile companies.
- Research and development in laboratories and innovation centers.
- Development of functional and sustainable textile products.
- Technical consulting in the textile industry.
- Teaching and research in academic institutions and training centers.
- Quality managers in textile production processes.
- Entrepreneurship in start-ups focused on innovative solutions in the textile field.
International mobility and the multidisciplinary approach of the program reinforce training to perform in a globalized environment.
Aimed primarily at
For access is required:
- A degree in engineering or science
- Minimum of 180 ECTS/three years or equivalent
- Minimum 15 ECTS in mathematics, minimum 10 ECTS in chemistry and physics or equivalent (Japanese universities, minimum 10 credits in mathematics, minimum 5 credits in chemistry and minimum 5 credits in physics).
- Students in their last year of undergraduate studies may apply for admission, being the student’s responsibility to have obtained the degree at the time of starting the Master’s program.
Structure of the master’s degree
Credits: 120 ECTS
Mandatory:0 ects |Electives:90 ects |External internships:0 ects |Final Master’s thesis (TFM):30 ects
Module 1. Compulsory courses :87 ects mandatory
Subject:Materials
Minimum credits: 30 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Manufacturing
Minimum credits: 27 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Applications
Minimum credits: 30 | Character: Mandatory
Module 2. Elective courses :3 ects electives
Subject:Elective courses
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Module 4. Master’s Thesis :30 ects final degree project
Subject:Master’s Thesis
Minimum credits: 30 | Character: Final Degree Project
Internships
During the development of the Erasmus Mundus Master’s Degree in Textile Engineering Science, students have the opportunity to carry out external internships that will allow them to apply and enrich their knowledge in a real professional environment.
These internships can be carried out in various companies in the textile sector, as well as in academic and research institutions related to textile engineering.
Through this experience, students will be able to acquire practical skills, establish contacts in the industry and enhance their professional development, thus contributing to their integral formation as leaders in innovation in the textile field.
Research and access to Ph.
Lines of research of the master’s degree:
- Advanced textile materials
- Fiber production and processing
- Technical and functional textiles
- Smart textiles and their applications
- Sustainability in the textile industry
- Innovation and design in textile engineering
- Characterization and modeling processes of textile materials.
- Interdisciplinary applications of textile engineering
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
Students will be able to carry out an academic stay in one of the 97 countries with which the UPV has an agreement. There are more than 1,000 destinations to choose from in Europe (Erasmus scholarships), the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia and Latin America, among others. More than 1,500 UPV students enjoy an exchange every year. If you would like to find out about all the options offered by the master’s degree, please contact the Office of International Exchange Programs.
Facilities and laboratories
The Universitat Politècnica de València provides the following laboratories and facilities:
- Textile Materials Laboratory
- Textile Processes Laboratory
- Smart Textile Innovation Lab
- Textile and Fashion Design Center
- Textile Materials Quality and Testing Laboratory
Master’s Thesis
To obtain the Erasmus Mundus Master’s Degree in Textile Engineering Science, you must defend a Master’s Thesis (TFM) at the end of the fourth semester.
This work will be developed in collaboration with AUTEX partner universities and will allow the application of the knowledge acquired throughout the program in practical and relevant projects.
Students will be able to choose from a variety of projects offered that align with their interests and professional goals, providing a unique opportunity to integrate into an international research and development environment.
Collaborating companies and more
The Erasmus Mundus Master’s Degree in Textile Engineering Science has the collaboration of prestigious universities and research centers in the textile field.
- Universiteit Gent
- Kyoto Institute of Technology
- University of Haute-Alsace
- University of Borås
- University of West Attica
- Lodz University of Technology
- Shinshu University
- Technical University Dresden
- Kaunas University of Technology
