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Materials Science and Enginееring
(Starting: Both Semesters)
- Starting
- Both Semesters
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at university
- Study Mode:
- On campus
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Video
A look inside the materials science laboratory at Saarland University (German)
Course Description
M.Sc. Materials Science and Engineering at Saarland University combines academic excellence with real-world application. Students benefit from a future-oriented education that integrates advanced theoretical knowledge with extensive laboratory experience. The program stands out through its strong ties to leading research institutes on campus, such as the INM, IZFP, and MECS. Topics range from sustainable energy materials and 3D printing to bio-compatible polymers and smart surfaces. This enables students to contribute directly to the development of innovative materials that drive technological progress and address major global challenges like climate change and resource efficiency.
The Master's program is aimed at curious, interdisciplinary-minded graduates in materials science, engineering, or natural sciences—such as chemistry or physics—who have a solid academic background and a strong interest in innovative materials and their applications.
Special Program Features
PhD Opportunities Within Reach
The Master’s program offers a direct path to a PhD within the department. With strong supervision and access to twelve research groups, graduates join cutting-edge projects in materials science and engineering.
Global Outlook, Local Support
Through EUSMAT, the program offers global mobility and exchange options. A strong network of international partners and small class sizes ensure personal support and intercultural competence. → More Info
Flexible Study Design with a Personal Focus
With two specialization tracks—Materials Science or Materials Engineering—and a wide range of electives, students can tailor their studies to their individual interests and define their own academic focus areas. → More Info
Accreditations
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 "Materials Science and Enginееring" are:
in materials science and/or materials engineering
Bachelor’s degrees from German universities are recognized without further review; other degrees are accepted upon request if they are deemed substantially equivalent in content. Relevant degrees in the natural or engineering sciences may also be recognized upon review and qualify for admissiοn.
2.5 or better (according to the German grading system)
Graduates of a bachelor's program with a final grade below 2.5 have the option to take an aptitude test upon requеst.
German Language Proficienсу → Language Requirementsat least C1 (CEFR)
Applies only to applicants whose native language is not German and whose first university-level degree was not obtained from an institution where the language of instruction is Gеrman.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
GermanSpecification: min TDN 4 in allen vier Prüfungsteilen
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Intake | Summer Semester |
| Application deadline | 31 Marchin > 10 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university |
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
Applies only to applicants whose native language is not German and whose first university-level degree was not obtained from an institution where the language of instruction is Gеrman.
Location
Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Central Student Advisory Service/Zentrale Studienberatung
for general inquiries about the application process
Contact Details:
+49 681 302-3513
[email protected]
For more information please check the
Course Website