Overview

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences's Lightweight Engineering and Composites study programme highlights the uses of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) and glass fibre reinforced plastics (GFRP). Located at the Stade Technology Centre, you will furthermore have unique networking opportunities with companies such as Airbus and the Fraunhofer Institute. Part-time study options are available for employed students.

The programme is designed for students with a background in engineering or mathematical sciences and at least one year of work experience.

Career opportunities

A Master of Science in Lightweight Engineering & Composites will give you a cross-industry qualification enabling you to undertake management tasks in activities related to fibre composites. It will, for example, open up excellent career prospects in aircraft construction, automotive engineering, machine construction, ship and yacht building, railway vehicle and wind turbine construction.

Accreditation

ASIIN

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management Accounting

Partial Automatic and fully Automatic Manufacturing Processes

Design of Multifunctional Composite Structures

Structural Design of the Composite Materials

Sustainable Process Optimisation

Consolidation of Mathematical and Engineering Science Principles

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

At PFH University, you can apply at any time.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

60 ECTS (Part-Time)
90 ECTS (Triple-Award)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stade, Germany

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 76 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or mathematical science with an above-average grade.
At least one year of field-related professional experience.

Language requirements

English proficiency at a minimum level of B2 (CEFR), to be certified with:English language certificate: TOEFL iBT score 87, IELTS score 6.5, Duolingo or equivalent.
Alternatively, a document stating that the medium of instruction for your Bachelor's course was English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14280 EUR / year

≈ 14280 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

14280 EUR / year

≈ 14280 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuition fees

Per semester: €7,140 plus €208.80 external fees (Triple-Award program)

(Per month: €1,190 plus €34.80 external fees)

One-off fees

€500 admin fee (waived for EU citizens)

€500 enrolment fee

€1,000 examination fee

Living costs

Stade

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

1. STIBET-Programme

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) funds the STIBET-Programme with funds by the Federal Foreign Office.

Scholarship for Study Completion

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Scholarship sum: EUR 1,000 (one-time)

Scholarship for Social Engagement

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Scholarship sum: EUR 1,500 (one-time)

2. DAAD Prize

What you need to know

Performance-oriented scholarship
Apply from the 2nd semester of your studies
Award amount: EUR 1,000 (one-time)

3. Deutschland Stipendium/Germany Scholarship

What you need to know

Performance-oriented scholarship
Apply from the 2nd semester of your studies
Scholarship sum: EUR 300 per month for a period of one year

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