MSc Materials Science at University of Stuttgart

Entry requirements

You should have an interest in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. It is also important that you are able to think in an interdisciplinary way within the realm of the natural sciences and enjoy mathematical and analytical reasoning You will also need to demonstrate at least a basic command of the English language, since the lectures are given in English. Please refer to the admission regulations for details. Which areas of specialisation are there? The Master's programme in Materials Science offers a high degree of flexibility by allowing students to select two or three specialisation profiles. The following specialisation profiles are available: Advanced Materials Characterization Functional Materials Inorganic Materials Chemistry Materials Theory and Simulation Metals and Structural Materials Nanomaterials and Surfaces Polymer Science and Plastics Engineering Soft Matter and Bio-Materials Admission Requirements As a consecutive programme for graduate students, the Master Courses in Material Science require an approriate Bachelor degree. Beside the dedicated material topics (e.g. physical metallurgy, crystallography, materials chemistry, mechanisms of mechanical strength, polymeric materials, ceramics), a qualifying bachelor programme must have a strong record in natural science and mathematics. You must demonstrate a sound introduction to solid state and organic chemistry as well as quantum and solid state physics. As a rule, a classical programme in Mechanical Engineering or Mechantronics does not represent a sufficient preparation, except with an extraordinary focus on materials. 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. General information on Master's admission Language Requirements The Master course Materials Science is taught in English. A German language test is therefore not necessary in order to be accepted. In order to study you must show proof that you have advanced English skills of at least level C1. You will need either: one of the following tests with the indicated results: TOEFL PBT: 575 points; TOEFL CBT 225 points; TOEFL iBT 90 points; IELTS mind. band 6.5; Cambridge ESOL CAE/CPE or at least six semesters on a Bachelor’s study programme in the English language. In this case provide a written confirmation of your home university that the medium of instruction was English or Germans and foreigners with German education: the proof of five years of English instruction at school ("Sekundarstufe I und II"), with a grade of at least 4.0 in the last two years, is sufficient. Admission regulation – March 10, 2017 The following documents are required for your application Bachelor and/or diploma degree Certificate with the cumulative grade of your degree Transcript of records, indicating all courses with the grade and the number of credit points and/or the number of hours. Certification of your English fluency (see above). A very short letter to explain your motivation for studying a graduate programme in material science. This letter must contain a short summary of your previous bachelor studies, i.e. state the total number of credit points earned in your Bachelor studies and the total duration of the programme, state the number of credit points earned in the following subtopics: mathematics, physics and physical chemistry general chemistry organic chemistry and polymer science quantum mechanics material science Completely filled out supplementary form If one of the indicated documents is missing the application can not be considered. The admission process Your application will go through an admission process, which is performed by the admission board of the study course Materials Science. In the admission process, points will be awarded as follows: Maximal 80 points can be achieved, if the curriculum of your Bachelor and the Bachelor in Materials Science at the University of Stuttgart show strong correlation in the contents of mathematics, physics, chemistry and materials science.In addition, maximal 20 points can be achieved if you have obtained your Bachelor degree with particularly high marks. It is therefore possible to reach maximal 100 points. With more than 80 points, you will get the admission for the Master directly. If less than 60 points have been assigned, you are not admitted. Between 61 and 80 points, you may be invited for an interview at the university in order to clarify your qualification. Application period for the winter semester: May 15 – July 15 The winter semester starts in October. summer semester: December 1 – January 15 The summer semester starts in April. Master Materials Science A graphical overview: Master plan Detailed information: Master details Campus module tree: C@MPUS Programme structure in detail Details on the programme structure are published on the students' website. Programme structure in detail