Unlock Your Future: Europe’s Leading Post-Graduate Programmes on Innovation in Manufacturing

Are you ready to take your passion for innovation and manufacturing to the next level? Look no further than the prestigious post-graduate programmes offered by EIT Manufacturing! Now accepting applications, these cutting-edge Master’s and PhD courses are designed to equip you with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the dynamic world of manufacturing.

Your Pathway to Success: EIT Manufacturing’s Master’s and PhD Programmes

EIT Manufacturing’s Master’s and PhD programmes stand out from the rest for a variety of reasons. Here’s why they are your ticket to success:

Entrepreneurship Focus: The programmes go beyond traditional academia, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship training. You’ll learn how to turn your ideas into marketable products and solutions, setting you apart as a valuable asset to any organization or even as the founder of your own startup.

Acclaimed EIT Label: As a testament to their excellence, both the Master’s and PhD certificates come with the esteemed EIT Label, granted by the EU-backed European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). This certification underscores the quality and rigor of the programmes you’ll be part of.

Dynamic Learning Environment: You won’t be confined to a single institution. Our programmes involve instruction from two or more top European universities, ensuring you receive a diverse and enriching educational experience.

Real-World Experience: Hands-on work with real-world challenges from EIT Manufacturing’s industrial partners will give you practical experience and valuable connections within the industry. This exposure could potentially lead to employment opportunities or even launch your entrepreneurial journey.

Master School: Two Degrees, Countless Opportunities

Our two-year Master’s programme is unparalleled, offering an exciting journey of growth and development. You’ll spend a year studying at two different top-notch universities, earning two degrees—one from each university. Additionally, a three-week summer course at a third university will further enrich your learning.

You’ll have a choice of five specialized programmes, each combining technical and technological courses with innovation and entrepreneurship.

People and Robots for Sustainable Work
Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility
Zero Defect Manufacturing for a Circular Economy
Platforms for Digitalized Value Network – Digital manufacturing technologies
Data Science and AI for a Competitive Manufacturing.

Moreover, the summer school will equip you with essential transversal skills like leadership, creativity, and management, all delivered in various European countries. The programme culminates with a real-world thesis project in collaboration with a manufacturer, providing a chance to work on solutions to actual industry needs.

Doctoral School: Empowering Innovators to Launch Startups

For those aspiring to pursue a PhD, our Doctoral School is a unique opportunity to turn your research results or patents into marketable solutions. The programme spans two years, immersing you in an international educational experience centered around manufacturing innovation and entrepreneurship.

During the first year, you’ll deepen your knowledge of specific manufacturing aspects while working on the ideation of a marketable solution for your PhD topic. The second year will focus on entrepreneurial aspects as you develop your own innovations. The goal is to define and launch an innovative startup, with support available from other EIT Manufacturing initiatives.

The portfolio of courses of the Doctoral School is also offered to students who cannot enrol in the full programme but are still interested in experiencing entrepreneurship education. They can take a short course, involving innovation webinars lasting a few days, a two-week course, or a full two-year course through the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme.

Explore our Summer and Winter School

Cannot enroll to our full fledge Master or PhD programmes? We got you covered with our Summer & Winter School which are between 2 to 3 weeks covering some important aspects of technical and technology along with few courses on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Master Summer School

Doctoral Summer School

Doctoral Winter School

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Significance of the EIT Label: Quality Assured

The EIT Label, earned by our post-graduate courses, is a testament to our commitment to educational excellence. It signifies that our programmes meet the EIT’s stringent educational standards, emphasizing technical mastery, hands-on learning, and business acumen.

Join a Thriving Community: The EIT Manufacturing Network

By joining EIT Manufacturing, you become part of a thriving network of Europe’s leading manufacturing firms, universities, research centers, startups, and other stakeholders. This vibrant community cooperates on innovation, driving sustainable manufacturing, and ensuring Europe’s leadership in the field.

Beyond education, you’ll benefit from valuable connections throughout your career. EIT Manufacturing graduates join the EIT Alumni community, which boasts over 14,000 professionals collaborating across cultures to boost entrepreneurial action and career development.

Your Future Starts Here: Apply Now

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of innovation and entrepreneurship in manufacturing? Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your potential with EIT Manufacturing’s Master’s and PhD programmes.