
Battery Materials and Technology
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- Both semesters
- Application:
- students from Non-EU/EEA Countries (minus Switzerland): directly at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)students from EU/EEA Countries (plus Switzerland): directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
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Course Description

The M.Sc. in Battery Materials and Technology intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree in
- Engineering Science
- Environmental & Resource Technology
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering & Information System Technology
- Chemistry or Physics
Special Program Features
Experience a unique curriculum in the Bayreuth region
Together with the German-language degree MSc Batterietechnik the Battery Materials and Technology degree program is unique in Europe and benefits from its close link to the Bavarian Centre for Battery Technology. The University’s central scientific institution combines battery-specific know-how and drives the interdisciplinary research and development of battery storage systems. It maintains close contact between research and studies at the interfaces of materials science, electrochemistry, engineering, information technology, and economics.
Complete your degree in an international environment
Study completely in English in an international atmosphere while also enjoying the opportunity to meet people from all over the world!
Study in one of the most successful young universities in Germany
The University of Bayreuth is ranked 45th out of the world's top 475 universities younger than 50 in the 'Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Ranking'. Interdisciplinary research and teaching is the main feature of their more than 160-degree programs offered at seven faculties in the natural sciences, food sciences, engineering, law, and economics, as well as language, literature, and cultural studies. In other words, is a unique place for anyone looking to develop themselves academically,, professionally, and personally!
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Accreditations

HRK Internationalization Audit
HRK Internationalization Audit
The "Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions" audit is part of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) EXPERTISE Internationalisation project. Since 2009, it has been supporting HRK member universities in strategically aligning their internationalization and anchoring it permanently within the institution.

Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit
Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit
The “Family-Friendly Higher Education” audit serves to systematize and develop the existing regulations, activities, and opportunities. It aims to create a reliable framework offering a scope of individual arrangements. Employees and students must be able to achieve a healthy balance between their studies/work and their family commitments, including childcare and care duties.

System Accreditation
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 “Battery Materials and Technology” are:
Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Engineering Science
- Environmental & Resource Technology
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering & Information System Technology
- Chemistry or Physics
Minimum ECTS points required:
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180
Minimum grade point average of 2.5 (according to the German grading system)
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Specification: Applicants can submit it by the end of the second semester at the latest.
Application & Admission
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Application Procedure & Selection
€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional
Application Documents
The application process is done via the website CAMPUSonline.
As support, the university has developed a handbook for the application via CAMPUSonline.
After registration, the required documents can be uploaded to CAMPUSonline via the link Bewerbung / Application.
Only for non-European candidates: Applicants from outside the EU who have obtained their degree abroad have to upload the application documents also via uni-assist and undergo a fee-based special procedure. Please apply for your VPD (preliminary review documentation) as early as possible (at least 6-8 weeks before the application deadline).
Applications may already be submitted before completion of the bachelor's degree; however, a total of at least 150 credits are required by the time of application
A written presentation of course-specific competences stating the skills and expertise that qualify you for the study programme (maximum of 2 pages).
Testimonials
We want to contribute to the success of the energy transition not only trough excellent research but also through excellent teaching. That is why we are looking forward to excellent applications who are working with us on the next generation of batteries.
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