This master program aims at educating researchers for industry and academia in all sectors of materials engineering (structural and functional materials). In the framework of the Engineering school Phelma of Grenoble Institute of Technology, it delivers a high-level curriculum on the fundamentals of materials science and on applied materials engineering. The two second-year programs offer specialization respectively in the area of microelectronics and microsystems, in relation with the very active industrial sector in this area in Grenoble, and in the area of materials for nuclear engineering, in relation with the largest French industrial actors. The master diploma can lead to a career in industry or to continuation with a PhD.
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Review the official Grenoble INP - UGA, Institut d'ingénierie et de management page and confirm entry requirements for Master in Engineering of Functional Materials.
Gather transcripts, degree certificates, passport, CV, motivation letter, and language documents required by the university.
Complete the official application (Mon Master / Parcoursup / direct portal / Études en France for non-EU) and upload all supporting documents before the stated deadline.
📅 Deadline: 2027-04-30
Watch for interview invitations, additional document requests, or admission offers from the institution.
After admission, finalize tuition planning, French long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) documentation, accommodation, and CVEC payment.
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What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 964 hours per year (roughly 20 hours/week). Work permit included in student visa.
Student pay rate
€11.88/hour
SMIC (minimum wage) applies. Student jobs in hospitality and retail typically pay minimum wage.
Stay after graduation
12 months
APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) — One-year temporary stay permit after graduation to find work. Renewable once. Must have Master's or higher.
Path to residency
5 years
Permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence. Talent Passport holders may qualify faster.
Average graduate salary
€35,000/year
Average starting salary. Paris-based roles typically 20–30% higher. Tech sector averages €42,000+.
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