Overview

Key Features

The choice of three core subjects for the Materials Science and Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) 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
Surface Science and Corrosion
Polymer Materials
Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology
Biomaterials
Materials Simulation
Micro- and Nanostructure Research

An extensive selection of supplementary elective subjects allows for specialization and deepening of his or her professional competences, which is based on the individual interests as well as the future career plans of the respective student.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Materials Properties

Materials Science and Engineering for Metals

Glass and Ceramics

Surface Science and Corrosion

Polymer Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-04-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-10-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science & Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 144 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

An overall grade of the subject-specific or subject-related degree needs to be 2.50 (= good) or better

If you are a FAU bachelor student of Materials Science or Nanotechnology you need to have achieved 140 ECTS in fully completed modules.

Proof of English language skills at the level of at least B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) through sufficient school or university knowledge or suitable language certificates. The proof can be provided in particular by:

English lessons at school up to level B2 CEFR with certification to this effect in the school report or a corresponding certificate from the school,

the successful Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 85 points in the iBT, or

the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.0 or higher.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

FAU does not charge tuition fees. But, each semester students must pay a fee for student services (52 EUR) and public transportation (75 EUR).

Living costs for Erlangen

730 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Materials Science and Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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