International Master of Science in Textile Engineering

We offer a two-year Master’s programme in the field of textile engineering that enjoys the support of the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree. It was and still is a unique programme offering advanced education in Textile Engineering in which the latest developments in the textile field as well as contemporary teaching methods are incorporated.

The most renowned specialists from all over the world in the multidisciplinary domain of textiles are brought together and contribute to the teaching activities. The programme’s objectives are acquisition of advanced knowledge in textile science and engineering, personal development and international networking. This knowledge covers textile materials, processes and applications. Horizontal learning pathways include digital technologies, scientific thinking, entrepreneurship and sustainability. Intensive mobility, multicultural student groups and immersion in local cultures guarantee a fostering of intercultural competences. Upon completion of the programme, students are awarded a Master’s degree by the universities where they have spent a term.

The Master of Science in Textile Engineering is a full-time two-year programme, organised at different locations, and English-taught. The first three terms are hosted by a different universities (first term: Ghent University, Belgium; second term: rotates between the University of West-Attica, Greece, the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain and the Université de Haute Alsace, France. In the third term, students can chose between the University of Borås, Sweden and the Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan). The fourth and last term is dedicated to the Master’s dissertation at one of the participating universities. Local and visiting professors teach specific knowledge in course modules that usually cover one or two weeks.

Elective course units allow students to undertake an international work placement or summer school, or to take on specialist course units at one of the hosting universities. We complement traditional teaching methods with active methods such as blended learning, case studies, projects, practical work in laboratories etc. We can count on the active involvement of the industry to connect theory to practice, industry is actively involved.

Master's Dissertation 

Completing the Master's dissertation is a requirement for any student who wants to obtain their Master’s degree. The Master’s dissertation is an original piece of research. Its aim is to develop and strengthen the students’ research skills. Students select a topic and receive guidance from a supervisor. The Master’s dissertation consists of a literature review, practical research, and an original analysis of the chosen topic. Students can choose from topics proposed by the participating universities. Supervision is guaranteed by three supervisors from three participating universities.

The international Master’s degree in Textile Engineering can lead to different careers involving textile knowledge in the broadest sense of the word. Students obtain a thorough understanding of all textile-related aspects and are hence well-prepared for jobs requiring elaborate knowledge in textiles. Graduates pursue a career in academia or the industry.

The jobs mainly comprise technical positions, R&D positions and (general) management positions in three types of sectors::

• the textile and clothing industry;
• sectors that supply textile companies with raw materials, chemical products and machines;
• end users such as transportation (cars, planes, trains), medical products, furniture and many more.

Employment has an explicit international dimension thanks to the international and global character of the programme itself.