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Saarland University

Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (AMАSΕ)

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

M.Sc.

Degree

120

ECTS

English & other language

Language

Not specified

Application Deadlines

4 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)

Duration

€ 1,500 / 4,500

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:: no admission restriction (admission is based on previous academic performance)
Application:: directly at university
Study Mode:: On campus

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Coordinated Curriculum with Built-In Flexibility

The curriculum combines core modules in materials structure, characterization, and processing with elective courses and project work. Students follow a coordinated study plan, allowing for academic flexibility within a jointly structured framework.

Professional Futures Across Sectors and Borders

AMASE graduates pursue careers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing, as well as in leading research centers across Europe and beyond. The program’s international structure and double degree strengthen both employability and cross-border career mobility. → More Info

Academic Coherence through Integration Week & Summer School

Students kick off the program with a joint Integration Week and reconnect during the Summer School in Saarbrücken in the second year. These events ensure academic coherence and a strong network among peers and faculty. → More Info

Broad Teaching and Research Network

By joining a consortium of six universities in Germany, Sweden, Austria, France, Spain, and Italy, students benefit from diverse expertise, cutting-edge labs, and interdisciplinary research in the materials field that a single institution could not offer alone. → More Info

Erasmus Mundus & other Scholarship Opportunities

Students benefit from a range of funding opportunities, including Erasmus Mundus, Erasmus+, and DFH scholarships (for German-French combinations). These programs support mobility and help lower financial barriers to top-tier European education. → More Info

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Program Video

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Get to know the Erasmus Mundus Master in Advanced Material Science and Engineering!

Course Description

The AMASE Master offers a unique opportunity to study Advanced Materials Science and Engineering at two leading European universities. Students not only gain in-depth technical expertise across five specialization tracks, but also experience rich cultural diversity while learning two European languages. The program awards a double degree and fosters strong intercultural skills through joint events like the Integration Week and Summer School. With its mobility structure, AMASE prepares graduates for global careers at the intersection of materials innovation, research, and industry.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

The program targets students with a bachelor’s degree in materials science, engineering, physics, or chemistry who are passionate about international collaboration, interdisciplinary problem-solving, and multilingual learning. It is particularly suited for those aiming to build a career in global research or industry environments.

Special Program Features

Five Specialization Tracks—One Program, Many Paths

AMASE offers five specialization tracks ranging from polymers and composites to smart surfaces or bio/nano materials. Each track is available at select universities, allowing students to match academic interests with institutional strengths. → More Info

Two out of Six: A Structured Mobility Path Across Europe

Students combine one entrance and one second university from a pool of six top European institutions. This mobility setup enables both cultural immersion and academic synergy while expanding access to diverse academic environments. → More Info

Multilingual Immersion in Two of Four European Languages

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Accreditations

System Accreditation

System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in "Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (AMАSΕ)" are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degrее

in the field of materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry or other materials science or engineering related studies (at least 180 ECTS)

Applicants who have not yet completed their studies by the application deadline may still apply, provided they submit an official document confirming current enrollment in the final year. This document must be issued and signed by a representative of the Academic Registrar’s Office, Examinations Office, or an equivalent authority. Signatures from teaching staff or professors are not acceptеd.

Language Proficienсу

Language proficiency requirements vary depending on the universities to which the applicant is applying:

Luleå tekniska universitet (LTU): at least English B2 (CEFR)
Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL): at least English B2 (CEFR)
Università degli Studi die Padova (UNIPD): at least English B2 (CEFR)
Universität des Saarlandes (UDS): at least German B1 (CEFR)
University of Lorraine (UL): at least French B2 (CEFR)
Universitat Politècnica de Catlunya (UPC): at least Spanish B2 (СΕFR)

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Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for the M.Sc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (AMАSΕ) at Saarland University depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is not provided.