BSc Materials Science at University of Stuttgart

Materials Science (MaWi) is the discipline in which materials are researched and developed from a scientific perspective. It is one of the key enabling technologies of the 21st century: New lightweight materials, high-temperature materials, or high-performance magnets increase the efficiency of vehicles, turbines, and engines. Innovative electrode materials increase the lifespan and storage capacity of batteries.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

In the first semesters, the programme structure is similar to that of a physics or chemistry degree. In the basic modules, students primarily learn scientific and mathematical fundamentals, such as advanced mathematics, experimental physics, fundamentals of materials science, and chemistry. The study programme is complemented by elements from the engineering sciences.

Career pathways

As a key technology of the 21st century, materials science drives progress in developing high-performance energy storage systems (such as batteries and hydrogen storage), faster and smarter electronics (including semiconductor materials and thin-film systems), and greener propulsion technologies (like magnetic materials and high-temperature materials).

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