Mechanics

European master of science in advanced solid mechanics

 

chapeau de diplômé
Diplôme

Master (bac +5) 

Durée

1 an

Langue

Anglais

Lieu

Villeneuve d’Ascq

Objectives :

Solid mechanics studies the behavior of solid materials, and in particular, their motion and deformation under the action of forces, temperature changes, phase changes, and other external or internal agents.

Solids manifest themselves through a wide range of applications, like Manufacturing (material innovation, additive manufacturing), Civil engineering structures, Transport (air, land, space), Health (biomechanics, pharmaceuticals), Environment (contamination, sustainable development), Energy (mainly renewable energies), Food industry (processing methods).

Thus, solid mechanics is fundamental for mechanical, civil, aerospace, nuclear, and biomedical engineering, for geology, and for many branches of physics, such as materials science.

Given the significant increase in knowledge in all these fields today, there is a need for highly qualified managers and engineers with advanced skills in solid mechanics.

A key-partnership :

Openness in disciplines is ensured by thematic complementarity and a strong mobility of students with four main specializations: (1) Computational Mechanics, (2) Mechanics of Materials, (3) Mechanics of Structures, (4) Material Design. It differs from the classic tree structure of many international training courses. The Master’s degree aims at motivated students who have a scientific maturity and a clear vision of their professional career. They are thus encouraged to increase their autonomy and to play an active role in forming the learning process.

The award of a joint diploma, rather than national diplomas, demonstrates the homogeneity of the international curriculum.

A very flexible mobility scheme :

The University of Lille, Centrale Lille (France), the National Technical University of Athens (Greece), the Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium), Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Poland) and the University of Calabria (Cosenza, Italy) offer a unique joint Master’s programme in Advanced Solid Mechanics, a 2-year course in English, designed for students wishing to develop their knowledge and skills in materials and structure modeling.

A programme of excellence :

The European Master in Advanced Solid Mechanics (STRAINS) focuses on modelling (theoretical, numerical or experimental), from conceptualization to realization, based on high-level scientific theories, of cutting-edge experimentation, increasingly resting on imaging and intensive use of high-performance computing.

It paves the way to access both the job market, through early and frequent exposure to the world of industry thanks to the network of industrial partners, and doctoral studies, through a total immersion in the codes, atmosphere and methods of international research.

Programme

Master 2

Who can apply ?

Applicants from all over the world can apply to the programme.

Anyone can apply for the STRAINS programme as long as they meet the requirements listed below:

  • All applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent with a strong background in Mechanics, Physics and Mathematics.
  • All applicants are required to have a good level of proficiency in English (at least a B2 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages).