Science and Technology of Materials Technical University of Munich

The curriculum of the Science and Technology of Materials Master's programme is made up of lectures, calculation exercises, lab courses and seminars. Study locations are Salzburg (PLUS) and Munich (Technical University of Munich, TUM, School of Engineering and Design) or Straubing (TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability) depending on the student's personal substantive focus at TUM.

Compulsory modules at PLUS:

• Chemistry of Materials
• Physics of Materials
• Materials Characterisation

Optional modules at PLUS:

• Interface Science & Engineering
• Natural Materials & Environment

Examples for focus modules at TUM:

• Material Knowledge
• Industry Orientation
• Regenerative Raw Materials
• Biomaterials, Biotechnology and Bioprocesses

One semester at each university is compulsory. For the other semesters, you are free to choose your place of study.

For additional information about the course organisation, see:
https://www.plus.ac.at/studium/studienangebot/masterstudien/science-and-technology-of-materials/?lang=en

Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg (PLUS)

No integrated internship

For up-to-date information on the application process, please visit: https://www.plus.ac.at/chemie-und-physik-der-materialien/studies/master-science-and-technology-of-materials/application/

To be admitted to the Science and Technology of Materials Master's programme, applicants must have completed a course of study in science or engineering at an accredited tertiary institution.

In addition, an eligibility test has to be passed.

Semester fees:
https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees

For TUM, please see: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/scholarships
For PLUS, please see: https://www.plus.ac.at/studium/grants-and-scholarships/uni-internally-coordinated-grants-and-scholarships/?lang=en

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