Materials Science M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

In the interdisciplinary Master course of study Materials Science, student have the possibility to acquire advanced knowledge for successful development of tailored materials. The curriculum is anchored in theoretical-natural science concepts and is supplemented with engineering sections. The development and design of new functional materials are at the focus.

Faculty: Division of Materials Science and Engineering in the Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering in collaboration with the following faculties: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Faculty for Electrical Engineering and Information Technology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester, Summer Semester  |  Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The Master's degree is split between a core area (mandatory subjects for all specializations) and the specialization. The core area consists of multiple lectures on material characterization and process and material modeling.

Career pathways

With the basic knowledge previously acquired during Bachelor studies and the advanced specialized knowledge gained during Master's studies, students have good prospects for starting their career with a broad spectrum of employment in industry and research. Fields include manufacturing, processing, application, and the optimization of high-performing materials.

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