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MSc Sustainable Materials and Engineering at Saarland University

Saarland University, Germany

Programme overview

Research- and practice-oriented Master of Science combining chemistry, materials science and materials engineering to develop sustainable materials and systems.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology (NT)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 CP; part-time possible)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German- and English-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester or Sommersemester  |  Location: Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

What you will study

120 CP, usually 30 per semester; the first semester has compulsory modules: Chemistry and Analytics, Compulsory Elective Lab Course, Technical Principles of Sustainability and Circular Economy, Resources and Materials, and economic aspects.

Career pathways

Qualifies for activities in industry, authorities and research institutions where sustainable assessment of materials and processes matters.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a natural, materials or engineering science (chemistry, materials science, engineering) with an overall grade of 2.5 or better; minimum credits in physics or physical chemistry (10 CP), mathematics (10 CP), thermodynamics (5 CP) and practical courses; English B2. Deadlines: 15 July (winter) and 15 January (summer). No admission restriction.

Intake: Wintersemester or Sommersemester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 CP; part-time possible)

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