Materials Science and Engineering (MSc)
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg · Erlangen, Germany
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Application deadline
31 May 2027
Register by 31 May 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
Tuition varies
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- The prerequisite for admission to the Master’s programme is a recognised subject-specific Bachelor’s degree (Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Materials Engineering…). Applicants with subject-related or non-equivalent degrees may be admitted to the Master’s programme under certain conditions.full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 5.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 85 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 31 May The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 15 January
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- Varied
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €164
- Living costs (12 months)
- €13,272
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Compare my optionsThe programme
This Master’s degree programme provides in-depth knowledge of materials science. The choice of three core subjects determines the subject-specific profile of the field of study and also ensures the breadth of the materials science education. The following subjects can be selected as core subjects: General Materials Properties Materials Science and Engineering for Metals Glass and Ceramics Polymer Materials Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology Biomaterials…
- Part-time work
- According to a study by the German National Association for Student Affairs, around 63 percent of all "first-time students" have a regular job — and not just during the holidays.
- Support for international students
- The Student Advice and Career Service (ZSB) is here to help you every step of the way before, during and after studying. We take the time to explore the various options open to you.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Erlangen
A small city with one big university, a medical-technology industry and a twelve-day beer festival on a hill.
Erlangen has about 120,000 residents and around 40,000 students at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU), so the university sets the rhythm of the place, with a palace garden where people sit on the lawns between lectures and the headquarters of Siemens…
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