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Master of Science in Materials Science • Paderborn University • Paderborn

Degree
Master of Science in Materials Science

Course language(s)
The Master's programme can be studied entirely in
English.
[http://www.upb.de/materials]

Admission semester
Winter semester only

Beginning
Winter semester - October

Programme duration
Four semesters (two years)

Application deadline
31 May for international applicants
(21 September for applications from Germany)

Course content
Modern materials are the basis of technological
innovations in important fields such as energy, health,
mobility and information technology.
The Master's programme in Materials Science offers
the possibility especially, but not exclusively, for
students with a Bachelor's degree in Physics, CONTACT
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
Universität Paderborn
to expand and deepen their knowledge in the
Department of Chemistry
experimental and theoretical aspects of the fields of
materials science.
Dr Andreas Hoischen
The particular strength of the Paderborn programme is
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the specialisation on modern functional materials with a
33098 Paderborn
strong background of application. It provides the
possibility for an early specialisation in one of the
prominent research areas at the University of E-mail [mailto:materials@upb.de] »
Paderborn.
Course website [http://www.upb.de/materials] »
The Master's programme in Materials Science MSc is
located at the interface between the department of
chemistry and physics. It is complemented by contents
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from the fields of mechanical engineering, chemical
engineering, and electrical engineering courses. The
programme deliberately emphasises the scientific Submit application to
aspects of the synthesis, structure, processing, and Universität Paderborn
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The programme consists of lectures in different fields

of materials science, which are complemented by
additional exercises. Multidisciplinary seminars
complement the lectures. The theoretical knowledge
acquired in lectures, exercises, and seminars will be
applied in lab courses equipped with experiments of
current cutting-edge research.
The first two semesters (60 ETCS) consist of
compulsory courses (lecture, exercises, practical
course), which include the fundamental concepts of
materials science. These courses are complemented
by elective courses, which allow to deepen the
knowledge in four advanced areas: Materials Analysis,
Materials Processing, Functional Materials, and
Computational Materials Science.
In the third semester (30 ETCS), the elective courses
will continue, accompanied by a lab course and a
research-oriented project-based course in a working
group. A seminar on current topics of materials science
will prepare students for this. Also, a few courses in
general studies can be chosen freely from the
university's complete lecture catalogue.
For the Master's thesis in the fourth semester (30
ETCS), you will join a research group within one of the
four departments and work on a supervised individual
research project that will form the basis for your
Master's thesis. After completion of the research work,
the results will be submitted in a written thesis at the
end of the semester. Subsequently, the thesis work will
be defended in a concluding colloquium.

Forms of assessment
The study-programme has a module structure with a
module size of 5-6 ECTS credits. The modules consist
of lectures, additional exercises, or seminars as well as
practical courses. Each of these course modules is
examined separately either in an oral or written
examination. In the practical courses, the reports on
the experiments are the basis for the students' marks.
The research work in the project course and for the
Master's degree is assessed on the basis of a written
thesis and an oral defence.

ECTS credits
120

Diploma supplement
Yes

Course-related German
language courses
Yes

Course objectives
The course Materials Science imparts deepened
knowledge
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knowledge to synthesise materials for new
applications, to process them, and to link between
production, processing, and micro - and macroscopic
properties. The graduates achieve the fundamental
expertise to develop and characterise new functional
materials. Moreover, teaching considers not only the
basics of materials science but also the important
transfer to technical applications. Another advantage of
the course is the acquisition of cross-disciplinary
knowledge to successfully advance materials and
product developments in interdisciplinary teams of
scientists, computer scientists, and engineers. The
degree also qualifies graduates to enter PhD
programmes in Paderborn or in other places.

Tuition fees
None

Enrolment fees
Approx. 290 EUR per semester
The fee includes a semester ticket covering all regional
public transport in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Costs of living
Approx. 650 EUR per month is needed to cover
personal expenses.

Job opportunities
Students can obtain paid jobs working as tutors,
helping with technical work, or supporting research
projects within one of the research groups of the
department.

Language requirements
Applicants must provide proof of their English skills:
TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 79 (Internet-based) or
equivalent.

Academic requirements
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, materials
science, mechanical/electrical engineering (or
equivalent)

Where to apply
Universität Paderborn
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany

Arrival support
During the week before the start of each semester, the
International Office offers various orientation and
information meetings for all foreign students.
See:
https://www.uni-paderborn.de/de/studium/international-
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Services and support for

international students
The International Office offers a range of German
language courses, supports students from abroad in all
legal and social matters, and organises excursions and
social activities.

Accommodation
The University of Paderborn offers several student
halls of residence on or near the campus.
As an alternative, one can look for a room or an
apartment on the private market. The typical rent is
between 200 EUR and 280 EUR per month.

Course website
www.upb.de/materials [http://www.upb.de/materials]

About the university

See:
http://www.uni-paderborn.de [http://www.uni-paderborn.
de]

Total number of students

20,000

Total percentage of
international students
10 %

About the city

See:
http://www.paderborn.de [http://www.paderborn.de]

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