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BSc Technologie und Anwendung nichtmetallischer Werkstoffe at TU Bergakademie Freiberg

TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany

Programme overview

The Technology and Application of Non-Metallic Materials (TANW for short) is part of the degree programme Engineering and deals with the production, characterisation and design of innovative non-metallic inorganic materials, characterisation and design of innovative non-metallic inorganic materials - these are ceramics, glass and building materials as well as composites and material composites from the combination of the three material groups. You will learn about the properties of the materials, their areas of application and the manufacturing processes.

Faculty: Faculty of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (Faculty 4)  |  Duration: 7 semesters (3.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

These materials have one disadvantage: They are produced at extremely high temperatures. The energy required for this and the production itself release a lot of climate-damaging CO₂ - for the time being.

Career pathways

Career fields: Ceramics and refractory industry, building materials and glass industry; Public service and research; Renewable energies and electronics; Medical technology and metallurgy; Automotive and aviation industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or an entrance qualification recognised as equivalent. Language requirements: with at least B1 level German. Admission to the degree program: with C1 level German (e.g. DSH-2). language courses and DSH exam at TUBAF. Prep Courses (Studienkolleg).

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 7 semesters (3.5 years)

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