Materials Science and Engineering Hamburg University of Technology

The accredited study programme Materials Science and Engineering is particularly tailored to you as a Bachelor's graduate in engineering, natural sciences or materials science. 

We have structured this programme in such a way that it builds off of previously gained knowledge and trains you to become an expert in materials. The core of this programme is specifically developed and constantly modernised to today's and future challenges in the field.

We, your lecturers, are particularly proud to have developed a range of lectures solely for your study programme. Our modern materials science curriculum builds on your previous education and provides you with optimal support on your path to a career or doctorate. 

Our curriculum introduces you to the basics in the first year of study. In the second year, you can concentrate on hands-on research in your favourite topics. The Materials Science and Engineering programme at TUHH is particularly strong in research with a large project and the Master's thesis. With its three specialisation options - engineering materials, modelling, nano and hybrid materials - this study programme offers you diverse choices for designing your studies according to your interests and deepening your knowledge of your preferences. Of course, non-technical courses as well as business and management are also part of this programme.

Admission requires a Bachelor's degree from a Materials Science, Fundamental Engineering Science or Natural Sciences (e.g. Physics, Chemistry) programme. Additionally, basic education in materials science is required.

Approx. 390 EUR

Around 1,000 EUR per month

In principle, there are opportunities to work part-time as a teaching or research assistant at TUHH. However, such jobs cannot be arranged in advance and from a distance. Since the course schedule is very tight and employment regulations for international students are quite restrictive, students cannot depend on this source of income only.

To a limited extent, partial funding in the form of performance-related scholarships, scholarships linked to support work, and scholarships for the final phase of the programme is available for international students at TUHH. For more information, please refer to https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/education/students/organisational-details-about-your-studies/financing-your-studies.

To apply for student accommodation, please contact the "Studierendenwerk Hamburg", but please be aware that demand always exceeds supply.

The Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) was founded in 1978 and specialises in training engineers. There are 7,500 students registered at the university; almost one in every five students is of foreign nationality.

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