The Faculty of Materials Engineering offers three programmes that are amongst the largest and well-respected materials science degree programmes in Germany. They are Applied Materials Science (B.Eng.), Computational Materials Engineering with AI (B.Eng.), and the master’s degree programme in Applied Materials Science (M.Eng.). We place value on a practice and application-oriented curriculum, in which you will be introduced to applied research and development and that will provide you an opportunity, in early stages of your studies, to work on exciting research projects.

In the Applied Materials Science programme students receive a comprehensive education in all important classes of materials beginning in the first semester. If you choose, you can pursue individual specialisations throughout your studies. The specialisations arepolymer materials, metals, high-performance and functional ceramics, silicate and refractory ceramics, glass, structural materials, materials in electrical engineering, composite materials and nanomaterials, and surface engineering. You can enrich your studies according to your interests from an attractive selection of courses to fulfil elective requirements, for example: Medical Engineering Materials, Materials for Batteries and Fuel Cells, CAD, Quality Management, FEM, Business Administration, and more.

The Computational Materials Engineering with AI programme focuses on simulation and virtual modelling of material and product characteristics and production processes. You will learn, for example, how materials are selected and designed for specific purposes and how their load is analysed or how manufacturing processes can be optimised with the help of AI. Machine learning, big data, finite element techniques, and programming are part of the curriculum, besides the materials science foundational courses.

In the Applied Materials Science master’s programme, you will pursue a balanced scientific specialisation in materials science and can freely choose your lectures and specialisations from a wide range. You can also augment your studies according to your interests with practical components (research projects).

Currently, the Faculty of Materials Engineering has around 400 students studying under the supervision of 12 professors and with the support of 12 research and technical laboratory staff. In addition to this, professors from other Faculties and adjunct teaching staff from industry also contribute to our programmes with their cross-subject seminars and offer a comprehensive insight into working practice. We are known for having professors who are easily accessible for our students due to an excellent faculty-to-student ratio.

The Faculty of Materials Engineering is characterised by intensive and application oriented research and development. Nearly all professors are working on research projects in close cooperation with industry. This creates opportunities for students to contribute to innovative research projects and network with industry contacts at early stages in their studies. In 2023 multiple professors in the Faculty became recognised doctoral supervisors. Now our best students can continue directly at the Faculty and pursue their doctoral degrees after completing their master’s degrees.