
Materials Engineering
Unique selling points:
- Interdisciplinary and application-oriented degree programme at the interface between physics, chemistry and mechanical engineering
- High practical orientation (numerous research projects, cooperation with regional and international research institutions and companies)
- Very good supervision ratio, personal contact with the lecturers
- State-of-the-art laboratories and equipment enable efficient teaching and research
- Get to know the materials of today and develop those of tomorrow.
With a degree in materials engineering, you are not confined to a particular industry or occupation. Materials engineering graduates often work in teams with experts from other disciplines. And they do so in a wide variety of industries. After all, there is no branch of industry that does not depend on new materials and substances. They can use the skills acquired during their studies in a variety of ways in companies in the materials producing and processing industry, but also in many other areas of the economy (mobility, climate and environmental protection, energy technology, health and medical technology, communication technologies, electrical engineering and electronics, optics, insurance).
Because of their solid education, the engineers trained with us with a practical orientation are among the most sought-after graduates on the labour market. With correspondingly good performance, graduates can usually choose from several job offers. Or they decide to continue their studies with a Master's degree. This also opens the doors of the research and development departments of companies and research institutes wide open ...
Find out here what materials engineering graduates are doing in their careers today.
Your career opportunities
Your tasks:
- Development of new battery components
- Analysis of specified vehicle functions and requirements for the battery system
- Review of specifications, functional descriptions and technical concepts
- Derivation of a specification / energy requirement
- Development of battery and electrode variants (Co, V, B, graphite, etc.)
- Preparation of technologies, material variants and documentation
- Influence of charging lines, charging cycles on capacity and temperature
- Ensuring system safety
- Supervision and coordination of activities with the system or assembly suppliers during integration and validation
Your tasks:
- Interface function to planning, process department, quality control and production
- Plausibility check of specification data for destructive testing/laboratory technology
- Collaboration in the maintenance of standards
- Maintenance and expansion of the reporting system
- Carrying out and moderating regular meetings
- Application of quality methods for effective and target-oriented analysis
- Participation in the error elimination process
- Precison Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies dual study (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Microtechnology/Physics Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
The first two semesters provide solid knowledge of the mathematical-scientific and engineering fundamentals. The other semesters serve to deepen the knowledge of the most important classes of materials including production, properties, processing and areas of application.
The 6th semester includes an integrated practical phase and the Bachelor's thesis. Here, the knowledge acquired in the course of study is to be used in a practical project work to solve problems typical for the profession.
The Bachelor's thesis and practical phase are usually carried out in industry or research institutions. The internship also offers the opportunity to get to know everyday business life and to make initial contacts with possible future employers. The programme ends with a colloquium in which students defend their Bachelor's thesis.
If students are suitable, they can continue their studies consecutively in the Master's programme in Materials Technology/Materials Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Jena. The Master's programme serves to deepen the knowledge and enables a subsequent doctorate.
Module overview
- Mathematics I
- Physics I
- General Inorganic Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Materials Technology
- Engineering Mechanics
- Electrical Engineering
- Technical English
- Mathematics II
- Physics II
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Testing
- Engineering Mechanics
- Electrical Engineering
- Technical English
- Physical Materials Diagnostics
- Business Administration
- Synthetic material chemistry/composites
- Fundamentals of Metrology
- Metals I
- Thermodynamics and Physical Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Physical Materials Diagnostics
- Production Engineering I
- Plastics Processing I
- Inorganic non-metallic materials
- Metals II
- Fundamentals of Construction/CAD
- Voluntary year abroad
- Basics Quality Management
- Production Engineering II
- Plastics processing II
- Glass/Ceramics
- Corrosion/Surface Technology
- Fatigue strength
- Compulsory elective modules
- Soft Skills
- Integrated practical phase
- Bachelor thesis
- Colloquium
- Biomaterials
- Modern manufacturing techniques
- Additive manufacturing/ 3D printing
- Basics FEM
- 3D CAD
- CAD/ CAM (Creo Parametric)
- Introduction to MATLAB
- Further foreign language
- Integral studies
- Precison Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies dual study (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Microtechnology/Physics Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
"Personally, I am a big fan of materials engineering and have never regretted switching from mechanical engineering to this field. Based on my experience, materials engineering is the perfect middle ground between natural sciences (physics, chemistry) and engineering. I often find that I am a mediator between the engineers and scientists as I can understand both sides very well. I agree that a degree in materials engineering offers a lot of career opportunities."
"As for many of my fellow students, the broad educational field of materials engineering is a great advantage for me in the professional world. Not only the interaction of the various natural sciences, but also the in-depth knowledge of the different families of materials make materials engineers one of the key professions for a sustainable future."
"The degree programme prepares every student for almost unlimited use in the professional world."
"If you enjoy maths, physics and chemistry, this is the place for you."
"Personally, I particularly like the internships."
- Precison Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies dual study (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Microtechnology/Physics Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-related higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife)
- you don't have a higher education entrance qualification but you have work experience? Find out about studying without High School Diploma.
1) In the following circumstances, documents must be submitted electronically with the online application:
- if you have already studied in germany: documents on a previous study (complete overview with all examination attempts as well as, if applicable, exmatriculation certificate, in case of a definitively failed examination the corresponding proof, if applicable, degree certificate of the first study)
- for international applicants: Copy of the letter of admission, university entrance qualification, proof of German language, foundation college certificate
- If you belong to one of these two groups, your application will first be checked by the staff of the student registry. You will only be admitted after a successful examination.
2) After successful online application, you apply for enrollment electronically and then send the enrollment documents (see below) to the university by postal service:
- printed and signed application form for enrollment (generated after the electronic application for enrollment)
- copy of your passport or identity document
- certified copy of your university entrance qualification (high school diploma, certificate of secondary technical school, etc.)
- curriculum vitae in table form (optional)
- for studies without higher entrance qualification: certified copy of the vocational training certificate, proof of at least 3 years of professional activity as well as a completed and approved academic advising form, signed by the faculty.
- In case of professional qualification: certified proof of confirmed further professional training of at least 400 hours and certificate of final grade
- in the case of second degree or previous studies: documents on previous studies (certificate of exmatriculation, certificate of course of studies to date with details of the course of study, number of semesters as well as details of semesters on leave of absence, if applicable, officially certified degree certificate from the first degree program)
- bank statement with proof of payment of the semester fee
- addressed and stamped postcard as confirmation of receipt of your application (if desired)
- Please note: Proof of health insurance is only provided electronically. Please inform yourself about the new student registration procedure
- You can have certifications made, for example, by municipal authorities (e.g. city council), health insurance companies or a notary. Otherwise, you can bring your original certificates with you and show them to us when you hand in your application documents in person.
- In your own interest, please make sure that the documents you submit are complete, otherwise your application may be processed with a delay.
- Please do not send us any originals unless this is expressly requested.
- Please understand that we cannot confirm receipt of your application by telephone. If you wish to receive a confirmation of receipt, please enclose a stamped postcard with your address. The confirmation of receipt does not include a check for completeness or correctness of the application documents.
1. registration
Please apply on our application platform https://campusportal.eah-jena.de or click on the field "Register now" on the right side. As soon as you click on the menu item "Register now" in the campus portal, you will first be asked to enter your personal data for the registration. To ensure communication between you and the university during the enrollment process, we ask you to enter an e-mail address that you actively use. After registration you will automatically receive a message with the access data and the activation code for your e-mail address. Therefore, please check your e-mail inbox (and spam folder if necessary) immediately afterwards and confirm your e-mail address by either clicking on the activation link or entering the activation code in the "E-mail verification" menu item in the application portal.
Note: Please register only once, even if you want to apply for more than one degree program.
In the case of admission-free study programs, you are guaranteed a place on the program. Therefore, you can only apply/register for one open-admission program.
2. add application form and enter data electronically (upload supporting documents if necessary)
First, you choose the type of degree and the study program for which you are applying. Please enter all necessary data carefully in the application portal. During the data entry process, depending on your academic background, you may be required to upload some digital evidence. Have all the necessary information and evidence ready in electronic form.
3. submit application electronically
At the end of the application, you confirm the correctness of your electronic data by checking the appropriate box and submitting your application electronically. As soon as you have submitted the application electronically, you will be automatically forwarded to the enrollment portal in the next step to apply for enrollment, provided that you have not studied in Germany or are an international student applicant.
4. apply for enrollment electronically
The first thing you do on the enrollment portal is to electronically enter additional data required for enrollment. This information is requested on the basis of HStatG and must be entered completely. Once the enrollment data has been entered in full, clicking on "Complete digital enrollment" will take you back to the application portal, where you will finally find the enrollment application (PDF format) for the degree program you have applied for.
5. send the enrollment application including documents by mail to Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena
Please print out the PDF enrollment application and sign it. Afterwards, you should send it together with all documents required for enrollment (see document checklist) by post service to the address indicated on the enrollment application within the corresponding deadline.
6. enrollment completed
As soon as the enrollment documents have been received by postal service at the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena and the enrollment is completed, you will receive a starter package with the following documents by mail from the registration office of the university:
- provisional student ID
- certificate of study
- certificate for the application of BAföG
- starter booklet
- information about the start of your studies
THOSKA
The THOSKA (Thuringian University and Student Union Card) is your student ID as well as your semester ticket in chip card form. You will receive it at the THOSKA office at the beginning of the semester. Each semester you have to pay a semester fee.
Cancellation
If you would like to cancel your enrollment, please send us the complete starter package together with the application form for cancellation of enrollment and the application form for fee refund by the end of the previous semester (31.03./30.09.). In this case, we will delete your enrollment and you will be considered as not enrolled for the entire semester. According to the current fee regulations of the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena, a cancellation fee of 25,00 Euro will be charged, which will be deducted from the refund of the semester fee. If you return the semester documents too late or not completely, you can only deregister by submitting an application form for de-registration. The paid semester fee cannot be refunded.
You can check whether your school-leaving certificate gives you direct access to German universities or whether you need to complete additional work, e.g. in the form of years of study in your home country or attendance at a Studienkolleg in Germany. The database of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will help you step by step. After a few clicks you will know whether you have direct access or not. Did you not find your country? Then please search the database anabin.
You want to apply as an international applicant without a German university entrance qualification for a bachelor program at University of Applied Sciences Jena? Then please apply online via the application portal of the University of Applied Sciences Jena (selection: Studienkolleg/Sprachvorbereitung). Your application will be reviewed by us for a fee. You can find an overview of the application fees here.
Important information
If you already have experience in a field of study and would like to enter a higher semester, this is generally possible at University of Applied Sciences Jena. However, there are a few special points to note when applying, and our contact persons for entry into higher semesters will be happy to help you with these.
- Precison Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies dual study (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Microtechnology/Physics Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
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