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Internationale Studierendengruppe diskutiert Kristallstruktur-Modelle im Labor – interdisziplinäre, englischsprachige und praxisorientierte Ausbildung im Masterstudiengang Applied Materials Science
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Applied Materials Science (M.Eng.)

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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.