Advanced Materials Science Graz University of Technology (TU Graz)

Overview

In the Advanced Materials Science program from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) you will learn about the production, processing, characterisation, modelling and application of materials and substances in an interdisciplinary way. Furthermore, you will acquire the ability to apply complex scientific methods used in the fields of physics, chemistry and materials science to materials. After completing your studies, you are able to specifically select materials and substances, develop ideas for new materials and optimise or predict their properties.

You deepen your knowledge in one of the following focus areas:

• Metallic and Ceramic Materials: You learn about the microstructure and properties of these materials, as well as how to apply them as structural and functional materials.
• Semiconductor Process Engineering and Nanotechnology: You will delve into areas of semiconductor physics and nanophysics, learning techniques such as lithography and the steps taken to manufacture semiconductor devices and micromechanical components.
• Biobased materials: You will learn the fundamentals of biochemistry and biophysics and how to use biocompatible materials in medical applications.

The programme is characterised by extensive laboratory exercises which offer good supervision in each subject. You also have the opportunity to conduct material measurements, analyses and synthesis processes.

Careers

As a materials scientist, you can perform a wide range of complex tasks in industry, research and public institutions. You are nationally and internationally active in, for example:

• industrial research and development, e.g. the materials industry, chemical industry, semiconductor industry;

• high-tech areas such as sustainable technologies, process innovation and information technology; and

• research and teaching at universities and research institutes.