We live in a period of rapid development of theoretical and practical materials science, and the 21st century is called the century of new materials. Previously unknown to mankind, sometimes simply fantastic materials are being developed and widely used. Specialists with professional knowledge of various materials have always been valued. There is still an urgent need for materials engineers all over the world. The main differences of a modern materials engineer are the organic combination of classical materials science and computer technologies; active use of modern methods for assessing and monitoring properties; wide information horizon of construction materials from world leaders (Europe, America, Asia).

During the training process, students study high-strength engineering materials, modern composite, non-metallic materials, wear-resistant, radiation-resistant, corrosion-resistant materials, etc. Much attention is paid to the study of various metal and non-metallic protective coatings. Along with special materials science courses, students thoroughly study information technologies to solve various engineering problems.

Students participate in research work within the student research bureau “Materials Science in Mechanical Engineering”. The best students continue their studies in master's and postgraduate programs.

Graduates of the specialty are in demand in organizations and enterprises working with modern engineering materials. Every year, the number of applications for specialists exceeds the number of graduates in this specialty by 20-30%. In addition to traditional places of work, in recent years, graduates have been assigned to organizations involved in the examination of materials and export-import supplies of materials.

The training of students in this specialty is based on deep fundamental and general engineering training. During the entire period of study, students expand and deepen their knowledge in general technical and special disciplines related to foundry and metallurgical production, study information technology, master modern hardware and software tools for studying the physical and mechanical properties of materials and modeling physical processes in the field of foundry production.

The educational process uses modern laboratory and experimental equipment, test benches, computer classes, and multimedia equipment.

Students are actively involved in the social and sports life of the faculty and university, the research work of the department, and participate in republican and international educational programs such as “TEMPUS”, “ERASMUS+”, etc.

Students' internships are carried out at domestic and foreign enterprises, such as HA, HWS, EGES, ABP, etc. The results of these practices form the basis for the preparation of coursework and diploma projects, as well as master's theses.

The uniqueness of the training of specialists lies in the fact that the learning process is structured according to the system of integrated multi-level continuous education “Department-Plant-Department”.

The department has 4 branches at the best enterprises in the industry: OJSC MTZ, OJSC BelNIIlit (Minsk), a branch of CJSC Atlant-BSZ (Baranovichi), OJSC GLZ Centrolit (Gomel) .

The achievements of our students in the field of fundamental and applied research are marked by diplomas and awards from prestigious competitions and conferences. Young specialists have the opportunity to improve their qualifications after graduating from university in master's and postgraduate programs.

Our students have a guaranteed distribution: the number of applications from enterprises for foundry engineers exceeds the number of graduates every year.

Since the opening of the specialty in 1954, more than 3,000 engineers have been trained, who today work at almost all Belarusian enterprises where there is a foundry, as well as at industry enterprises in near and far abroad countries, among them there are many leading specialists and managers, famous inventors and famous scientists.

Additive manufacturing (from the word "additivity" meaning "added") is the layer-by-layer growth and synthesis of an object using 3D computer technology.
Today, additive manufacturing is one of the fastest-growing areas of digital manufacturing. These technologies significantly accelerate research and development, as well as the preparation of new products.
Computer modeling of technological processes, the transition to digital product description and design, and rapidly developing additive technologies have revolutionized foundries and industry.
This has been particularly noticeable in high-tech industries such as aviation and aerospace, the nuclear industry, medicine, instrumentation, and automotive manufacturing—industries characterized by small-scale, often one-off production, as well as industries where pilot or trial production precedes series production.
This is where moving away from traditional technologies and adopting new methods for producing casting molds and models using additive manufacturing offers the opportunity to radically reduce the time it takes to develop new product launches.
Modern manufacturing today requires engineers with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in mathematical modeling, 3D design, and engineering analysis of technological processes, tooling, and equipment (using CAD, CAE, and CAM systems), as well as knowledge and skills in the maintenance and safe operation of highly automated equipment and robotic systems.
Students who choose the "Additive Technologies in Foundry" specialization will, in addition to mastering all the basic disciplines in foundry manufacturing, gain in-depth knowledge of additive technologies, mathematical modeling, computer-aided design, and engineering analysis.

The specialty is included in the list of the most popular specialties in the economy, admission to which certain categories of applicants are carried out without entrance examinations (Resolution of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus No. 25 of March 25, 2017).

Specialty 6-05-0714-01 “Technologies for high-temperature processing of metals”

Profiling "Digital metal science and heat treatment of metals"

The main difference between a modern metal engineer is the organic combination of knowledge of classical materials science and modern computer technologies and the mandatory use of the latest methods for assessing and monitoring the properties of metal. As a result, we will get a specialist in digital materials science, who, one might say, will be doubly in demand.

Our graduate materials engineer will definitely master special technologies for active planning of experiments, will be able to digitize special metallographic information (images of structures, fractures), analyze the results of mechanical tests, carry out product quality control and, of course, participate in the creation of the latest promising materials in any field of production.

Profiling is in great demand. Metal engineers will work at almost any enterprise related to the production of metal materials, receive high salaries and have the opportunity for good career growth.

The specialty is included in the list of the most popular specialties in the economy, admission to which certain categories of applicants are carried out without entrance examinations (Resolution of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus No. 25 of March 25, 2017).

Specialization

1-42 01 01-01 03 Metal science, technology and equipment for heat treatment of metals

Modern metals and alloys are the strategic foundation of industrialized countries. Civilization is rapidly mastering advanced alloys and methods of strengthening them. Along with traditional steels, special alloys based on aluminum, titanium, magnesium, superalloys based on cobalt, nickel, etc. are actively being developed and used. An understanding of the whole variety of modern alloys is taught in this specialty. Active interaction with institutes of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and leading enterprises allows students to master modern computerized equipment for volumetric and surface hardening. Information technologies are studied by students and used to analyze the structure and performance properties of alloys. Only a student of metallurgy knows well why some alloys become stronger after quenching, while others become softer, why an “aged” alloy is stronger than a “young” one, which ones are better - European or Asian, etc.

There is a catastrophic shortage of specialists who understand modern alloys and understand the nature of hardening and softening of alloys. There are few of them abroad either. Therefore, this specialty is in acute shortage. Up to 50% of organizations' applications for metal engineers remain unsatisfied - there are not enough graduates. A significant portion of graduates remain to work in Minsk organizations and leading enterprises. Graduates are willingly hired by research organizations of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. A number of graduates successfully work abroad. Among our graduates are directors of enterprises, university professors, and successful businessmen. The shortage of metal engineers and the modern knowledge gained ensure rapid career growth for qualified graduates.

Specialization

1-42 01 01-01 04 Computer-aided design of foundry and metallurgical processes

During the training process, students acquire in-depth knowledge in general educational and special disciplines related to the theory and practice of computer modeling and design of technological processes for producing castings from alloys of ferrous and non-ferrous metals into one-time and permanent casting molds; design of technological equipment; calculation of heating and melting furnaces; calculating the probability of chemical reactions occurring during the process of smelting and refining of metal; modeling the processes of crystallization and cooling of the melt; control of the process of structure formation of alloys; standardization and certification of products; environmental protection.

Students become familiar with the principles of functioning of information systems and technologies in the field of foundry and metallurgical production, the work of specialized and universal application software packages - LVMFlow, ProCAST, PolygonSoft, ANSYS, etc. - for computer-aided design and computer modeling of technological processes and equipment.

The specialty is included in the list of the most popular specialties in the economy, admission to which certain categories of applicants are carried out without entrance examinations (Resolution of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus No. 25 of March 25, 2017).

Specialization

1-42 01 01-01 03 Metal science, technology and equipment for heat treatment of metals

Modern metals and alloys are the strategic foundation of industrialized countries. Civilization is rapidly mastering advanced alloys and methods of strengthening them. Along with traditional steels, special alloys based on aluminum, titanium, magnesium, superalloys based on cobalt, nickel, etc. are actively being developed and used. An understanding of the whole variety of modern alloys is taught in this specialty. Active interaction with institutes of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and leading enterprises allows students to master modern computerized equipment for volumetric and surface hardening. Information technologies are studied by students and used to analyze the structure and performance properties of alloys. Only a student of metallurgy knows well why some alloys become stronger after quenching, while others become softer, why an “aged” alloy is stronger than a “young” one, which ones are better - European or Asian, etc.

There is a catastrophic shortage of specialists who understand modern alloys and understand the nature of hardening and softening of alloys. There are few of them abroad either. Therefore, this specialty is in acute shortage. Up to 50% of organizations' applications for metal engineers remain unsatisfied - there are not enough graduates. A significant portion of graduates remain to work in Minsk organizations and leading enterprises. Graduates are willingly hired by research organizations of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. A number of graduates successfully work abroad. Among our graduates are directors of enterprises, university professors, and successful businessmen. The shortage of metal engineers and the modern knowledge gained ensure rapid career growth for qualified graduates.

Specialization

1-42 01 01-01 04 Computer-aided design of foundry and metallurgical processes

During the training process, students acquire in-depth knowledge in general educational and special disciplines related to the theory and practice of computer modeling and design of technological processes for producing castings from alloys of ferrous and non-ferrous metals into one-time and permanent casting molds; design of technological equipment; calculation of heating and melting furnaces; calculating the probability of chemical reactions occurring during the process of smelting and refining of metal; modeling the processes of crystallization and cooling of the melt; control of the process of structure formation of alloys; standardization and certification of products; environmental protection.

Students become familiar with the principles of functioning of information systems and technologies in the field of foundry and metallurgical production, the work of specialized and universal application software packages - LVMFlow, ProCAST, PolygonSoft, ANSYS, etc. - for computer-aided design and computer modeling of technological processes and equipment.