Materials Science and Engineering (MSc)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) · Nuremberg, Germany

Level: Master's
Award: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Study mode: Full-time
Campus: Erlangen
Apply by: Register by 31 May 2027 + 1 more
Starts: Winter and summer semester

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements: The prerequisite for admission to the Master’s programme is a recognised subject-specific Bachelor’s degree (Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Materials Engineering…). Applicants with subject-related or non-equivalent degrees may be admitted to the Master’s programme under certain conditions. Degrees recognised as subject-related are, in particular, Bachelor’s or "Diplom" degrees with a broad Material Science focus, if and to the extent that the following minimum knowledge was acquired in them: at least 10 ECTS credits in Mathematics at least 20 ECTS credits in Physics and Chemistry at least 10 ECTS credits in lab work and IT, and at least 20 ECTS credits in fundamentals of Materials Science Requirements: An overall grade of the subject-specific or subject-related degree needs to be 2.50 (= good) or better, or an average grade of 2.9 in the compulsory modules B6, B7 and B8 of the “Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik” (MWT) Bachelor’s degree course If you are a FAU Bachelor's student of Materials Science or Nanotechnology, you need to have achieved 140 ECTS in fully completed modules by the time of your application for admission. Proof of English language skills at the level
English language requirement: B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 5.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 85 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17
German language requirement: No minimum language level required
Application period: The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 31 May The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 15 January
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About this programme

This Master’s degree programme provides in-depth knowledge of materials science. The choice of three core subjects determines the subject-specific profile of the field of study and also ensures the breadth of the materials science education. The following subjects can be selected as core subjects: General Materials Properties Materials Science and Engineering for Metals Glass and Ceramics Polymer Materials Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology Biomaterials Materials Simulation Micro- and Nanostructure Research An extensive selection of supplementary elective subjects allows for specialisation and deepening of professional competences, which is based on the individual interests as well as the future career plans of the respective student. In order to round off the scientific profile, special emphasis is placed on the acquisition of soft skills and a confident approach to scientific project work in addition to the teaching of specialist knowledge. Thus, this programme provides students with broad career opportunities in (inter-)national industry and academia.