Program Overview

International Master Erasmus Mundus meta4.0

The Master meta4.0 is an innovative two-year program taught in English and offered by a network of six universities in Europe (France, Slovenia, Norway, Germany, Italy). This curriculum trains engineers specializing in advanced 4.0 manufacturing technologies, addressing the challenges of digital transformation and sustainability in global industry.

Objectives

The Master meta4.0 aims to:

• Train experts in digital manufacturing, clean manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, and intelligent manufacturing.
• Meet the growing needs for digitization and industrial sustainability.
• Fill the skills gap in advanced technologies on the European market.
• Provide international training with specializations in France, Norway, Germany, or Slovenia.

Program

In partnership with six European universities, this master's degree offers comprehensive training in Master 1 (M1) and Master 2 (M2). The first year, split between France and Italy, covers the basics of production engineering and materials science. In the second year, students specialize in one of the four areas of manufacturing 4.0, with professional internships and periods of international mobility, enabling them to acquire in-depth expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies.

First Year

The first year of the Master meta4.0 is structured in two complementary semesters. In Saint-Étienne, students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of production engineering, while in Turin they specialize in materials and manufacturing processes, all in a stimulating international environment.

Core Modules

• Materials
• Computer Science

Specialised Modules

• Metal Machining Processes
• Additive Manufacturing
• Physical Measurements
• Cross-disciplinary Project in Advanced Manufacturing

Elective Modules

• Production Engineering
• High-Temperature Processes

Complementary Modules

• Research Methods
• Foreign Language

Second Year

In the second year, students will build their career path by selecting one of the four cutting-edge specializations: sustainable manufacturing, digital manufacturing, clean manufacturing, intelligent manufacturing. This decision, based on their interests and results, will guide their research dissertation and future career.

Sustainable Manufacturing

The M2 courses for the "sustainable manufacturing" option take place at Centrale Lyon - Saint-Étienne campus and at Mines Saint-Étienne. Sustainability will be examined from a product perspective, focusing on extending their service life while maintaining or improving their performance. Topics such as surface integrity modeling, functional material properties, and component repair using additive technologies will also be addressed.

Scientific Modules

• Modelling of Material Removal and Wear
• Modelling of Thermomechanical Processes and Surface Integrity
• Surface Repair and Functionalisation
• Materials Durability
• Materials and Processes
• Industry 4.0 / Materials Characterisation III

Complementary Modules

• Preparatory Research Project
• Responsible Engineering
• Foreign Language

Digital Manufacturing

The M2 courses for the "digital manufacturing" option take place at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Gjøvik. Topics such as modeling and simulation, industrial communications, and artificial intelligence will be covered.

Scientific Teaching Units

• Modeling and simulation for sustainable manufacturing
• Flexible automation and artificial intelligence
• Lifecycle performance of aluminum products
• Industrial communications and sensor technology
• Extended project within the specialisation theme

Transversal Teaching Units

• Project work on a "digital theme"

Clean Manufacturing

The M2 courses for the "clean manufacturing" option take place at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia. Topics such as quality engineering, nanotechnologies, or microfabrication technologies will be addressed to show the potential of moving towards cleaner processes.

Scientific Teaching Units

• Advanced machining processes
• Quality engineering
• Additive manufacturing
• Microfabrication technologies
• Energy conversion systems
• Laser processing technology

Intelligent Manufacturing

The M2 courses for the "intelligent manufacturing" option take place at the Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany. Topics such as instrumentation and sensors, advanced process chains, augmented reality / virtual in manufacturing, or hybrid composite-based technologies will be covered.

Scientific Teaching Units

• Efficient supply chains
• Instrumentation
• Computer-aided evaluation of material flows and process chains
• Digital manufacturing
• Machining technologies
• Hybrid technologies based on composite materials

Diploma and Certification

This course awards a national master's degree - controlled by the French state. It is also part of the Erasmus Mundus joint masters programs.

Career Opportunities

• Digital manufacturing engineer
• Sustainable manufacturing manager
• Industrial internet of things engineer
• Advanced manufacturing analyst
• Additive manufacturing engineer
• Product design engineer
• Quality engineer

Focus

This master's program is supported by six partner institutions in five EU countries: the Politecnico di Torino, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the University of Ljubljana, the Chemnitz University of Technology, Centrale Lyon, and Mines Saint-Étienne.

Admission Requirements and Application

Pre-requisites

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in science or engineering, or an equivalent diploma (180 ECTS), with a minimum average of 'B' on the ECTS scale. They must also have completed at least three years of study in one of the following fields:

• Mechanics
• Mechanical engineering
• Materials science and engineering
• Or potentially Mechatronics

Application

Applications are considered on the basis of a portfolio.

Tuition Fees

• Fee "Program students": 4,500€ / year for students of nationality of countries participating in the Erasmus Mundus program.
• Fee "Partner countries students": 9,000 € / year for all other countries defined by the European Commission as 'third countries not associated to the programme'.