Joint Master’s in Science and Technology of Materials
A hybrid double-degree programme in materials science combining research and industry-focused training at TUM and PLUS.
Best for:Best for science or engineering graduates with a strong foundation in materials science, seeking a hybrid, interdisciplinary Master’s programme with exposure to both academic research and industry applications in Europe.
Overview
This double-degree Master’s programme in Science and Technology of Materials is jointly offered by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Paris Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS). Students spend one semester at each university while selecting modules from a diverse curriculum, including chemistry, physics, and materials characterisation at PLUS, and industry-oriented or regenerative materials modules at TUM. The programme blends lectures, lab work, and seminars, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and international exposure. It is designed for graduates in science or engineering seeking a rigorous, practice-oriented education in materials science, with opportunities for study abroad and flexible course selection across two leading European institutions.
What you'll do
- Attend lectures, calculation exercises, lab courses, and seminars at both TUM and PLUS.
- Complete compulsory modules in Chemistry of Materials, Physics of Materials, and Materials Characterisation at PLUS.
- Choose optional modules such as Interface Science, Natural Materials & Environment, or focus modules like Material Knowledge and Industry Orientation at TUM.
- Spend one semester at each university (TUM and PLUS) as part of the programme’s hybrid structure.
- Conduct research and practical work in materials science labs, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world problems.
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration between academic and industry-oriented modules.
- Complete a diploma supplement upon graduation, documenting your joint degree achievements.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering from an accredited tertiary institution.
Degree offered: Master of Science (Double-Degree)
Language: English proficiency at C1 level, demonstrated via a placement test or interview.
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in science or engineering disciplines.
- Strong foundation in chemistry, physics, or materials-related fields.
- Ability to work in a hybrid academic-industry environment.
- Basic proficiency in English for coursework and research.
- Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
- No minimum German language skills required.
- Applicants must pass an eligibility test as part of the admission process.
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How to apply
Deadline: For up-to-date information, visit: <https://www.plus.ac.at/chemie-und-physik-der-materialien/studies/master-science-and-technology-of-materials/application/>
Applicants must submit their application via email to cpm@plus.ac.at. Ensure you include all required documents, such as academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and a completed application form. For detailed instructions, refer to the official application page on the PLUS website.
- CV or curriculum vitae
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (C1 level)
- Eligibility test results
- Application form
Contact
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