Joint European Master’s in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (AMASE)
A multidisciplinary European Master’s programme in advanced materials science and engineering with study options in five specialisation tracks.
Best for:Best for engineering graduates with a BSc in materials science, physics, chemistry, or related fields who seek a hands-on, interdisciplinary European Master’s programme with specialisation options in advanced materials.
Overview
The AMASE programme is a collaborative European Master’s degree in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, jointly offered by Saarland University and five partner institutions across Germany, Sweden, France, Spain, Austria, and Italy. Students complete a two-year curriculum (4 semesters) with courses in material structure, characterisation, processing, and specialised tracks such as metallic materials, polymers, smart surfaces, processing technologies, and nano/biomaterials. The programme emphasises interdisciplinary learning, language training, and international mobility, with mandatory internships and a Master’s thesis. It is designed for graduates in materials science, physics, chemistry, or related engineering disciplines seeking a globally recognised qualification in advanced materials research and development.
What you'll do
- Complete 120 ECTS credits over four semesters, including core modules in material structure, characterisation, and processing technologies.
- Choose one of five specialised tracks (Advanced Metallic Materials, Polymers and Composites, Smart Surfaces, Processing Technologies, Nano/Biomaterials) for the second and third semesters.
- Write a 30-ECTS Master’s thesis during the fourth semester, conducted at one of the consortium universities.
- Participate in mandatory internships (6 ECTS) integrated into the study programme, unless prior experience is provided.
- Develop transversal skills such as language learning, intercultural competence, sustainability, and entrepreneurship (15 ECTS).
- Study at two different universities within the consortium, with courses taught in German, English, French, or Spanish depending on the chosen combination.
- Engage in collaborative projects and seminars with international partners across Europe.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related engineering discipline
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: German (A2 level), English (B2 level), and additional language proficiency depending on the chosen university combination (e.g., French or Spanish)
Instruction: German, English, French, or Spanish (depending on the selected university combination)
- Proven academic background in materials science, physics, chemistry, or related engineering fields
- Basic proficiency in scientific research and laboratory techniques
- Ability to study in a multilingual environment (German, English, French, or Spanish)
- Willingness to engage in international collaboration and mobility
- EU applicants: Deadline for applications is 31 May (or 31 March for studies starting at LTU)
- Non-EU applicants: Deadline for applications is 31 March
- Deadlines may vary depending on scholarship availability
- No age restrictions, but prior academic performance and language proficiency are critical
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How to apply
Deadline: 2024-03-31 (non-EU) / 2024-05-31 (EU, with LTU exception: 2024-03-31) (Europe/Berlin)
Applicants must submit their application through the official AMASE programme portal. Required documents include a completed application form, academic transcripts, proof of language proficiency (German A2, English B2), a CV, a letter of motivation, and reference letters. The application process may vary slightly depending on the chosen university combination. Detailed instructions and deadlines are available on the programme’s official website.
- Completed application form
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- Proof of German language proficiency (A2 level)
- Proof of English language proficiency (B2 level)
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Letter of motivation
- Two reference letters
- Passport-sized photograph
Contact
AMASE Programme Office· Programme Coordinator
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