Overview

At Computational Materials Science from TU Bergakademie Freiberg, we bring together renowned researchers and enthusiastic lecturers from different scientific fields to provide our students with the education they need for an outstanding career in Computational Materials Science (CMS).

Interests and skills you should bring along

Interest and knowledge in the fields of natural sciences and engineering
Scientific thinking and independent work
A certain "computer affinity"
Interest in the behaviour of materials

Why study Computational Materials Science at TUBAF?

CMS is a unique multidisciplinary programme. The focus of CMS is on the modelling and simulation of material behaviour on different length scales. Programming is also carried out for this purpose, from smaller software tools to code extensions and larger programming projects. Who is the programme suitable for? Those interested

who are interested in and enjoy solving tasks and problems in physics/mechanics/materials science with computers,
who want to understand how engineering problems can be modelled with a mathematical description of physical laws and solved using modern computer methods,
who want to simulate material behaviour on very different length scales, from the atomic level to large-scale structures.
are interested in combining theoretical concepts with project-related applications.
are enthusiastic about AI methods such as machine learning and deep learning in particular.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Programming

Microstructures

Thermodynamics of Materials

Mechanics of Materials

Properties of Materials, Metallic Materials, Semiconductors, Ceramic Materials

Soft Skills: German as a second language, Scientific English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Freiberg, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first professionally qualifying university degree of at least six semesters (e.g. Bachelor's degree) in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, physics, applied mathematics and computer science or in a comparable subject area
Proof of English language skills through a recognised language test such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 90 points (internet-based test) or the International English Language Test System (IELTS) with a score of at least 6.5 or equivalent. English as a native language (not the national or official language) is recognised as equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

At TUBAF, there are no tuition fees to pay. The semester fee is to be paid by all students: EUR 107,00.

Living costs

Freiberg

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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Funding

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Overview

Interests and skills you should bring along

Why study Computational Materials Science at TUBAF?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Freiberg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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