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MSc Materials Science and Engineering at Hamburg University of Technology

Hamburg University of Technology, Germany

Programme overview

Accredited international Master of Science for Bachelor graduates of engineering, natural sciences or materials science, with a lecture programme built specifically for the degree and options in structural materials, modelling and nano- and hybrid materials.

Faculty: Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught; dual study variant possible  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

First year covers foundations; the second year focuses on hands-on research in the chosen topic. Two semesters of lectures and practicals are followed by two semesters in a research team (project work) and the Master thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates work from fundamental research to production, developing new material concepts or improving existing materials for sectors such as vehicles, machinery, chemicals, energy and electronics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, chemistry or materials science with basic materials knowledge. A mandatory online pre-check (1 December to 1 February) verifies subject and language requirements; applications run in the same period.

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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