Overview

The Master of Additive Manufacturing offers you the opportunity to acquire comprehensive expertise in state-of-the-art 3D printing technologies. Learn to develop innovative, sustainable solutions with an emerging technology and deepen your knowledge of socially relevant insights and perspectives in addition to specialised scientific content.

Why should you choose this Master's programme?

You already have a broad base of knowledge from your undergraduate studies/bachelor's degree, you have the ability to combine scientific and technological knowledge to create innovative solutions - holistic strategic thinking and interdisciplinary cooperation suit you. Then deepen the knowledge and skills you have learnt.

Competences: Deepen your knowledge of materials science, design and process optimisation and become an expert in a sought-after technology.

Collaboration: Work interdisciplinary and benefit from exchanges with fellow students and industry partners.

Sustainability: Learn resource-saving production methods, material selection and construction design for a sustainable future.

Innovation: Use the latest trends and technologies to develop innovative products and processes.

Programme Structure

The programme has a standard period of study of four semesters and a total of 120 ECTS. It comprises 10 compulsory modules, which must be attended:

Plastics Technologies in Additive Manufacturing
Materials Science of Metals
3D-Metal Printing
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing & Manufacturing Technology
Materials Science of Plastics
Powder Technology
Structure Optimisation
Design Rules for Additive Manufacturing
Product Creation
Standard Software Application Development

In addition, 4 compulsory elective modules must be selected from the following catalogue:

Tooling Technology - Planning, Manufacture, Postprocessing
Design for Additive Manufacturing
3D-Printing of Ceramics
Experimental Methods
Computer Aided Alloy Design
Visualisation and Industry 4.0
Additive Consulting
Rheology
Mechanics of Plastics
Recycling of Plastics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paderborn, Germany
Paderborn, Germany

Disciplines

Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 13 other Masters in Production and Manufacturing Engineering 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

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Paderborn University or a comparable or equivalent degree from another university.

The degree must have been completed with an overall grade of at least 2.5 (or an equivalent foreign final grade).

English Language Requirements

You can find full information on the English language requirements on the following page: go.upb.de/am

Work experience

Students must provide evidence of a total of 6 weeks of practical work experience. Graduates of the Bachelor's degree programme in Mechanical Engineering at Paderborn University do not need to provide proof of any further work experience. Internship periods from other degree programmes already completed will be checked as part of your application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Tuition-free Programme

Living costs

Paderborn

Germany

670 - 970 EUR / month

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

Funding

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