Materials Science and Engineering
FAU Erlangen
Program Overview
This Master’s degree programme provides in-depth knowledge of materials science. The choice of three core subjects determines the subject-specific profile of the field of study...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€55,000 – €95,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Proof of English language skills at the level of at least B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) 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. The proof does not have to be provided if the university entrance qualification or the relevant first professional qualification was acquired in English.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
The prerequisite for admission to the Master’s programme is the possession of a recognised subject-specific Bachelor’s degree (Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Materials Engineering…). Applicants with subject-related or non-equivalent degrees may be admitted to the Master’s programme under certain conditions. Degrees recognised as subject-related are, in particular, Bachelor’s or "Diplom" degrees with a broad material science focus, if and to the extent that the following minimum knowledge was acquired in them: at least 10 ECTS credits in mathematics at least 20 ECTS credits in physics and chemistry at least 10 ECTS credits in lab work and IT, and at least 20 ECTS credits in fundamentals of materials science Requirements: An overall grade of the subject-specific or subject-related degree needs to be 2.50 (= good) or better, or an average grade of 2.9 in the compulsory modules B9, B10 and B11 of the “Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik” (MWT) Bachelor’s degree course If you are a FAU Bachelor's 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 (CEFR) Admission to the Master’s programme takes place after a qualification assessment test .
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 5.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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