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Master's in Materials Science Powered by Large Scale Facilities (MaMaSELF²)

Technical University of Munich

Munich, Germany Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading research universities, with a long tradition of innovation since its founding in 1868 and campuses across Munich and beyond. TUM’s reputation for excellence in engineering, natural sciences, medicine and business is backed by extensive partnerships with industry and research institutions globally. As a research-driven and entrepreneurial university, TUM attracts a large international student body and offers a stimulating environment for ambitious learners.

TUM provides a broad spectrum of degree programs at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and practical application. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, integrative research centres and strong ties to technology firms and start-ups. The university’s approach combines rigorous theoretical foundations with hands-on projects, fostering skills that are highly valued by employers in Europe and worldwide.

International students are well supported through dedicated services, English-language programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, and a vibrant campus life in Munich, a city known for its cultural offerings and strong economy. Career services, industry internships and entrepreneurship support help students transition from study to professional roles. For those seeking world-class research opportunities, practical industry engagement and a cosmopolitan German campus experience, TUM is a compelling choice.

About the Program

MaMaSELF² is a two-year European Master's programme in Materials Science that centres on the use of large-scale research facilities — synchrotron sources, nuclear reactors, and spallation sources — for investigating materials. The degree is jointly awarded by two of the six partner universities: Poznań, Rennes 1, Montpellier, Torino, Technische Universität München, and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. The first year is taught at one of the partner universities and consists of lectures, practical classes, and hands-on training sessions. Before the academic year begins, all students gather for a welcome week in Rennes. At the end of the first year, students attend a two-week summer school in Montpellier that introduces the use of large-scale facilities, covering neutron and synchrotron radiation techniques. During the summer school, students select their thesis topic from a list of subjects proposed by staff from the participating institutions. In the second year, students move to a different partner university to carry out their research project, which is closely related to the use of large-scale facilities. Several major European large-scale facilities co-organise the programme and host students during this phase. Students may also write their theses at partner institutions in Japan, Switzerland, or India. The programme is supported by ERASMUS+ funding. Admission is competitive, with a maximum of 30 students selected per cohort. The programme is hosted at the Technical University of Munich in Munich, Germany.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 300% above the typical master's in Germany.

Median tuition for that cohort is 3,428 USD, across 1,085 programs in our catalog.

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