Overview

Key Features

The subject content is closely related to the material science aspects of nanotechnology and other related subjects. The curriculum of the Nanotechnology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) consists of five compulsory nanotechnology modules:

Nanocharacterization
Lab Work Synthesis / Characterization
Computational Nanoscience
Top-Down Nanostructuring
Bottom-up Nano-Synthesis/ Self-assembly

In addition, the students take one core subject in materials science and two elective modules in natural sciences and technology. The following subjects can be selected as core subject:

General Materials Properties
Materials Science and Engineering for Metals
lass and Ceramics
Surface Science and Corrosion
Polymer Materials
Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology
Biomaterials
Materials Simulation
Micro- and Nanostructure Research

In order to round off the scientific profile, in addition to imparting specialist knowledge, particular emphasis is placed on learning soft skills and a confident approach to scientific project work.The overall structure of the program provides students with broad career opportunities in (inter-)national industry and academia.

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 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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95

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology View 15 other Masters in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 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

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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 by the time of your application for admission.

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

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

Erlangen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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