The practical aspects of your stay in the Nordic countries depend on the rules that apply in each country. Generally you should check what applies for each of the two countries that you will be studying in, as well as for each of the two universities.
Residence permit
Generally EU/EEA citizens do not need a residence permit for the Nordic countries. For details, please check the regulations of each of the two countries that you will be studying in.
Each of the participating universities has different rules regarding tuition fees. Please check what rules apply for each of the two universities that you will be studying at.
Non-EU/EEA applicants who are liable to pay tuition fees at Aalto University can apply for a Finland Scholarship (100 % tuition fee waiver+ 5000 €). Nordic Master students who are subject to tuition fees at Aalto and who receive the Category A (100%) tuition-fee waiver for their first year of studies at Aalto may receive the Finland Scholarship. Students who come to Aalto as their selected exit (second-year) university in Nordic Master programme may not receive the Finland Scholarship. Students selected to the programme starting their first year at Aalto University apply for Finland Scholarship along the Aalto University scholarship (tuition fee waiver) application in March-April (separate online-application send by e-mail to new students).
The Industrials process track admitted it's last students in 2021. The students will take the following courses.
Year 1
The first year studies at Aalto University include courses both in Polymer Technology and in Polymeric Biomaterials, in total 60 ECTS credits. At first the student learns polymer physics, synthesis and properties both in theory and practice. The studies include also surface and colloid chemistry and it is possible to take courses in biopolymers and various communication skills. In the first year studies at Aalto the student has the possibility to choose from a variety of courses (e.g. polymerization engineering, forest biorefineries and nanotechnology in forest biomaterials) and it is possible to study also instrumental analysis in surface, polymer and nanoscience.
Obligatory courses, 30 ECTS
Code
Name
ECTS credits
Period Fall: I,II Spring: III,IV,V
CHEM-E2100
Polymer Synthesis
5 ECTS
I
CHEM-E2110
Polymer Technology Laboratory Exercises
5 ECTS
I-II
CHEM-E2120
Fibres and Fibre products
5 ECTS
I
CHEM-E2130
Polymer Properties
5 ECTS
II
CHEM-E2150
Interfacial Phenomena in Biobased Systems
5 ECTS
III-IV
CHEM-E2155
Biopolymers L
5 ECTS
III-IV
Elective courses (to reach 60 ECTS)
Code
Name
ECTS credits
Period Fall: I,II Spring: III,IV,V
CHEM-E1100
Plant Biomass
5 ECTS
I
CHEM-E1110
Lignocellulose chemistry
5 ECTS
II
CHEM-E1150
Biomass Pretreatment and Fractionation
5 ECTS
III-V
CHEM-E1105
Advanced Fibreline Processes P
5 ECTS
IV-V
CHEM-E2140
Cellulose-based fibres
5 ECTS
I-II
CHEM-E2145
Polymer Reaction Engineering
5 ECTS
III-V
CHEM-E2165
Computer aided visualization and scientific presentation L
3-5 ECTS
IV-V
CHEM-E2195
Interfacial Phenomena in Renewable Materials Research Project P V
5-10 ECTS
I, II, III, IV, V
CHEM-E2200
Polymer Blends and Composites
5 ECTS
I
CHEM-E2205
Materials for a World in Transition
5 ECTS
III
CHEM-E2215
Coatings
5 ECTS
III
CHEM-E2220
Product Development Project Course
5 ECTS
I–II
CHEM-E8145
Polymers in Medical Technology P
5 ECTS
III
CHEM-EV
Individual study in Biomaterials Science
5-30
I-V
Study year 1 consists of 20 ECTS mandatory courses: 28310, 28213 and 28212; 15 ECTS specialization courses (selected from the list below) and 25 ECTS elected courses (see list of recommended electives below). There are additional courses at DTU that can be considered acceptable elective courses, you are recommended to consult DTUs course catalogue (http://kurser.dtu.dk).
Mandatory courses
Fall (13 w)
Spring (13 w)
Other
28310 Chemical and Biochemical Product Design
5
-
+5, Jan 3w
28213 Polymer Technology
5
-
-
28212 Polymer Chemistry
-
5
-
Specialization courses
Fall (13 w)
Spring (13 w)
Other
26317 Instrumental chemical analysis
-
5
-
28315 Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry
5
-
-
264111 Organic Chemistry 2
5
-
-
26433 Organic Chemistry 3
5
-
-
284342 Membrane Technology
-
5
-
282143 Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
-
-
5, June 3w
Recommended electives courses
Fall (13 w)
Spring (13 w)
Other
22281 Biomaterials
-
5
-
26231 Physical Chemistry 3
-
5
-
262361 Advanced Physical Chemistry
5
-
-
26428 Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds
-
5
-
264381 NMR spectroscopy
5
-
-
28216 Organic Coatings Science and Technology
-
5
-
28904 Polymer Physics (PhD)
-
7.5
-
417372 Design of Plastic Products
-
5
-
417383 Experimental Plastics Technology
-
-
5, June 3w
42372 Life cycle assessment of Products and Systems
10
-
-
Notes in the table refers to courses taught in the same module (cannot be combined)
Course structure at DTU: Teaching takes place in 2 semesters and 3 single course elements of 3 weeks.Teaching periods: August 3 week period, Autumn semester (13 week period, September – December), January 3 week period, Spring semester (13 week period, February-May) and June 3 week period.
Study year 1 consists of four mandatory courses: AK2036, KF2110, KF2130 and KF2140 and four recommended courses from the following: KF2460, KF2450, KF2180, KF2490, ME2814, KF2480 and KF2190.
Mandatory courses
P1
P2
P3
P4
AK2036 Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications (Natural and Technological Science)
.
-
7.5
-
KF2140 Polymer Physics
7.5
-
-
-
KF2130 Polymer Chemistry
-
7.5
-
-
KF2110 Mechanical Properties of Materials
-
7.5
-
-
Recommended courses
P1
P2
P3
P4
KF2460 Bio Fibre Chemistry
7.5
-
-
-
KF2450 Fibre Technology – Natural and Synthetic Fibres
-
-
7.5
-
KF2180 Biopolymers
-
-
7.5
-
KF2480 Chemistry of a Biorefinery
-
-
7.5
-
KF2495 Polymer Composites - Micro and Nanoscale
-
-
-
7.5
ME2814 Ideation- Creating Your Own Company
-
-
-
7.5
KF2190 Polymeric Materials: Structure and Properties
-
-
-
7.5
Year 2 at NTNU
Study year 2 consists a total of 60 ECTS credits. The Fall consists of 30 ECTS credits with a specialization course and a specialization project in addition to 1 elective course. The Spring term consists of the 30 ETCS credits Master’s Thesis.
The specialization course (7,5 ECTS credits) and specialization projects (15 ECTS credits) are read with the same theme chosen among the following:
TKP 4515
and
TKP 4580
– Catalysis and Petrochemistry Specialization Course + Chemical Engineering Specialization Project
TKP 4525
and
TKP 4580
– Colloid and Polymer Chemistry Specialization Course + Chemical Engineering Specialization Project
TKP 4535
and
TKP 4580
– Environmental Engineering and Reactor Technology Specialization Course + Chemical Engineering Specialization Project