Materials Science and Engineering (Master)

Materials control and shape the future of our society! Even our lives today would be inconceivable without a variety of materials. Without concrete and steel, for example, there would be no high-rise buildings and traffic routes, and without copper, today's electrical power supply would be inconceivable. Automobiles and other modern means of transportation consist of a wide variety of materials and combinations of materials, from metals and plastics to a wide range of functional materials for electronics and sensors.

The demands on the functionality and cost-effectiveness of consumer goods and everyday products are becoming increasingly complex. Energy and raw material efficiency as well as environmental protection are further driving factors for the necessary development of new technologies, which urgently require the expansion of basic knowledge as a prerequisite for the creation of new materials. This calls for materials science, which uses analytical methods based on physical and chemical principles to create the prerequisites for developing materials that meet requirements and exploit the potential of existing materials. However, understanding and mastering the various production processes are also essential in order to guarantee the current level of energy efficiency, safety, comfort and availability of technical products at acceptable prices and to expand these in the future. The Materials Engineering course offers this focus with its broad engineering education.

The high level of development in materials technology and materials research and the broad spectrum of expertise are a special feature of Clausthal University of Technology and form a good basis for a successful career. Graduates of this degree program are qualified for a wide range of jobs in the field of

• basic and industrial research
• industrial application development
• production and quality assurance
• management
• public authorities
• industrial services

According to statistical surveys, the demand for qualified graduates in materials science and materials engineering is unmet. A considerable demand for specialists is forecast for the future, for whom lucrative jobs are available.

Field of study Materials Science

• Computational Materials Science
• Nanostructured Materials
• Interfaces and Corrosion
• Functional Materials and Sensors

Materials Engineering

• Metallurgical Process Engineering
• Foundry Technology
• Forming technology
• Materials science of metals
• Plastics processing & polymers
• Glasses & binders