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Technical University of Munich

Master in Science and Technology of Materials

Munich, Germany 2 years Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About Master in Science and Technology of Materials

For Master in Science and Technology of Materials, applications close 1 Jul · 1 Jan.

The Science and Technology of Materials is a joint Master's programme delivered across two study locations: Salzburg (University of Salzburg, PLUS) and Munich or Straubing (Technical University of Munich, TUM). The choice of TUM location depends on the student's substantive focus — the Munich site falls under the TUM School of Engineering and Design, while Straubing is home to TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability. Students are required to spend at least one semester at each university. The curriculum combines lectures, calculation exercises, laboratory courses, and seminars. Compulsory modules at PLUS cover Chemistry of Materials, Physics of Materials, and Materials Characterisation. Optional modules at PLUS include Interface Science and Engineering as well as Natural Materials and Environment. Focus modules at TUM address areas such as Material Knowledge, Industry Orientation, Regenerative Raw Materials, and Biomaterials, Biotechnology and Bioprocesses. The application procedure is managed by the University of Salzburg, with deadlines of 1 July for the winter semester and 1 January for the summer semester. The programme is based primarily at TUM's campus in Garching bei München, Germany.

About Technical University of Munich

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.

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