Master Applied Materials Science — photo: Anna Schroll

Applied Materials Science (M.Eng.)

Overview

Degree

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

Duration

4 Semester

ECTS points

120 ECTS

Language

English

Study start

Winter semester (1st October)

Semester fee

305,30 €

Admission

Suitability procedure

Application period

01.12. to 01.04.

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You have studied materials science or materials engineering and would like to deepen your knowledge in a Master‘s programme in Germany? Then welcome to the University of Applied Sciences Jena. The Master's programme Applied Materials Science is designed to deepen your skills and expand your knowledge. Come and study in Jena, a vibrant and student-friendly city that welcomes people from all backgrounds of life and offers a lively academic and cultural atmosphere.

What makes this degree programme special?

Research right from the start: get involved in current projects and gain valuable experience
English-speaking and internationally recognised
Experience high-tech laboratories: work with state-of-the-art methods for material characterisation – from X-rays and electron beams to additive manufacturing, ceramics for electronic components and plastics technology
Strong network: Collaborations with institutes and supraregional clusters, such as Fraunhofer and Leibniz Institutes, OptoNet, the Tridelta Campus and the Thuringian Centre for Mechanical Engineering (ThZM)

What is the structure of the programme?

The Applied Materials Science Master's program builds on a Bachelor's degree in materials science or technology. In four semesters, the knowledge from the Bachelor's degree course is expanded and systematically deepened. Emphasis is placed on independent scientific work and research under supervision during the courses. In the final semester, you will complete your Master's thesis and will present it in the final colloquium. The Master's programme is offered in the winter semester. Language of instruction is English.

Module overview

Advanced Materials Characterisation I

Polymer Physics and Modern Polymer Applications

Physical Metallurgy I

Physical Fundamentals of Ceramics

Required electives I

Non-technical required electives I

Advanced Materials Characterisation II

Advanced Polymer Processing

Physical Metallurgy II

Required electives II

Non-technical required electives II

Nanotechnology

Integrative Computational Materials Engineering

Advanced Polymer Processing

Composite Materials

Current Topics in Materials Engineering

Ceramics Technology

Required electives III

Master Thesis

Colloquium

What are the entry requirements?

a diploma or Bachelor‘s degree in materials engineering, materials science or a comparable scientific or technical degree programme
a good command of English, demonstrated either by a TOEFL or IELTS test (minimum levels: paper-based TOEFL 550 points, internet-based TOEFL 79 points, IELTS overall band score of 6.0; the test shall not date back more than two years)
to be eligible for admission, 80 out of 110 possible points are required: - weighting of the final grade of the first academic degree (up to 45 points)
- evaluation of the quality and fit of the completed Bachelor‘s degree (up to 50 points)
- evaluation of the quality of special scientific achievements through research work in a relevant field (up to 15 points)

For further information please look at this website.

What career prospects do I have after completing my studies?

Materials science is of enormous strategic importance for the development of innovative products and for the performance and competitiveness of the economy. Studies show that more than three-quarters of the twenty largest German companies classify materials research as important to very important for the future development of the company. Around 60% of all research-based companies in Germany from various market segments are involved in materials science issues.

Employment opportunities exist in numerous branches of industry, e.g.:

energy technology
automotive industry
electronics and information technology
optical industry
medical and environmental engineering

Typical applications can be found in the materials manufacturing and processing industry:

building materials manufacturer, metallurgy
glass and ceramics industry
polymer and metal processing

Often, our graduates also work in research institutions. With an excellent Master's degree, the path to a doctorate is also open to you.

How does the application process work?

Application period 01.12. to 01.04.

1. Register

Note: Please register only once, even if you wish to apply for more than one degree program.

2. Add application and enter data electronically (also upload supporting documents)

Log in to the application platform with your access data. Use the menu item “Add application” and select the Master's program for which you would like to apply. You can submit a maximum of three applications.

3. Submit application electronically

At the end of the online application, confirm that your electronic details are correct and submit your application or applications electronically by the deadline.

4. Selection committee

If your application, including all application documents, is complete, it will be forwarded to the relevant selection committee in the respective department for review. The selection committee will check whether you meet all the requirements for admission to the desired master's program.

5. Result of the admission procedure

Once the admission procedure has been completed, we will send you the result in the form of an electronic notification.

6. Apply for digital enrollment (if you have been offered admission)

After receiving the electronic admission notification, the first thing you need to do is to accept the place offered in your desired Master's program in the application portal (menu item: Accept place at university). Then you apply for enrollment electronically (menu item: Apply for enrollment).

7. Enrollment and documents

Please sign the printed application for enrollment (PDF). Then bring it by person to the University of Applied Sciences Jena together with all the documents required for enrollment (see document checklist on the application) within the enrollment period.

8. Enrollment is complete

As soon as the enrollment documents have been received by the University of Applied Sciences Jena in person and you have been enrolled, you will receive a starter pack for your Master's program at our University from the University's Master Service.

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