MSc Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures (COMMAS) at University of Stuttgart

Entry requirements

A bachelor‘s degree in engineering or in a related field is required in addition to an international English language test. Applicants coming from certain countries are also applied to additional requirements. Further admission information Which areas of specialisation are there? Within the programme we offer a wide range of courses. Therefore, students are usually asked to prepare a study plan and encouraged to get in touch with the advising professors (who are the members of COMMAS Study Commission and can support the students with their studies) to make sure that they can find out their interest areas and decide on the electives. Admission Requirements General admission requirements: A school certificate authorising the holder to enter a university or an authorisation regarded as equivalent by the board of examination of COMMAS G.C.E (O+A-Level), Baccalaureate, Lise Diplomasi, Apolyterion, Maturitaet, High School, Diploma, or other A Bachelor degree in Engineering or Natural Science or a related field, or a "Diplom" degree (U, FH, BA), or, a "Vordiplom" and examinations in additional core courses Test of English proficiency Applicants from China, India, Iran, Mongolia, and Vietnam please see page country specific requirements for further specific requirements Restricted admission (limited number of places) Applicants are evaluated by the COMMAS admission committee on the basis of their prior performance and professional promise. While high academic achievement does not guarantee admission, COMMAS expects such achievement or other persuasive evidence of professional promise. The complete information on the admission process, required knowledge of English, and the criteria for the assessment of professional suitability can be found in the admission regulations. Language Requirements Very good knowledge of English, non-native speakers need a language certificate (TOEFL IBT 79 or IELTS 6.5). Further information on the language requirements Admission regulation – March 27, 2008 Restricted admission (NC) Application information on the website of COMMAS Application period for the winter semester: November 15 – February 15 The winter semester starts in October. How is the programme structured? The first semester is dedicated to the compulsory courses (continuum mechanics, material theory, numerical methods, scientific programming, engineering materials). During the following semesters students choose courses from wide range of electives. A special part of the curriculum is the one-week summer school which is given by internationally known researchers usually invited from other universities. This aims to introduce students to current developments in computational mechanics. The last semester is devoted to the master thesis. + - Study schedule Programme structure Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures (COMMAS) M.Sc. Module Handbook The module handbook and the study programme curriculum describe the individual modules with the associated courses, content and examinations. Curriculum and module handbook In the C@MPUS portal, you can view the structure of the study programme.