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Material Science and Resource-efficient Engineering

Material Science and Resource-efficient Engineering

The Master’s programme in Materials Science and Resource-Efficient Engineering at THI offers you the perfect opportunity to develop your technical skills in the fields of materials science and resource efficiency in a targeted manner. Building on your Bachelor’s degree (for example in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Renewable Energies or similar disciplines), you will deepen your expertise in modern materials science. You will also learn to utilise materials in an efficient, innovative and forward-looking manner.

During the programme, you will combine in-depth knowledge of materials engineering and resource efficiency with a range of individual options: whether it’s technical development, hydrogen technology and management, automotive engineering or aerospace engineering – you can set your own personal focus whilst simultaneously deepening your knowledge of mechanical engineering subjects. Great emphasis is also placed on scientific research.

The programme can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. Some lectures are offered in a hybrid format and can therefore be attended from any location.

Job perspectives

The postgraduate degree course Material Science in Engineering builds on the basis provided by the bachelor’s degree course Mechanical Engineering as well as related courses such as Automotive Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. The course gives graduates a wide range of career options. Particular importance is also attached to pursuing the theoretical scientific fundamentals in greater depth, enabling students to embark on a doctorate programme or a career in the scientific field.

In particular, the course prepares students for careers in related interdisciplinary areas such

  • Technical development
  • Materials engineering
  • Design
  • Quality assurance
  • Damage analysis
Apply now
Degree
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
Duration
3 semesters (full-time), 6 semesters (part-time)
Start of studies
Summer & Winter
Main teaching language
German
Admission restricted
Yes
Location
Ingolstadt
Type of degree program
Full-time
ECTS
90
Accreditation
Yes

Bewerbungszeitraum für das Sommersemester 2027: 3. Nov. 2026 bis 15. Jan. 2027

Curriculum Material Science and Resource-efficient Engineering

Presentation of curriculums
Semester
1st Semester
  1. Verbundwerkstoffe

  2. Korrosion- und Oberflächentechnik

  3. Betriebsfestigkeit und Bruchmechanik

  4. Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

  5. Wahlpflichtmodul

  6. Wahlpflichtmodul

Verbundwerkstoffe

Korrosion- und Oberflächentechnik

Betriebsfestigkeit und Bruchmechanik

Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

Wahlpflichtmodul

Wahlpflichtmodul

  1. Funktionswerkstoffe und ressourceneffizientes Engineering

  2. Werkstofftechnologie

  3. Langzeitverhalten der Werkstoffe

  4. Metallische Leichtbauwerkstoffe

  5. Werkstoff- und Schadensanalytik

  6. Wahlpflichtmodul

Funktionswerkstoffe und ressourceneffizientes Engineering

Werkstofftechnologie

Langzeitverhalten der Werkstoffe

Metallische Leichtbauwerkstoffe

Werkstoff- und Schadensanalytik

Wahlpflichtmodul

  1. Masterarbeit

    Independent academic investigation of a complex topic in materials science, ranging from analysis, research and methodology through to the presentation of results and their technical interpretation.

Masterarbeit

<p>Independent academic investigation of a complex topic in materials science, ranging from analysis, research and methodology through to the presentation of results and their technical interpretation.</p>

Curriculum Material Science and Resource-efficient Engineering — Overview of all semesters and modules
1. Semester
  • Verbundwerkstoffe
  • Korrosion- und Oberflächentechnik
  • Betriebsfestigkeit und Bruchmechanik
  • Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
  • Wahlpflichtmodul
  • Wahlpflichtmodul
2. Semester
  • Funktionswerkstoffe und ressourceneffizientes Engineering
  • Werkstofftechnologie
  • Langzeitverhalten der Werkstoffe
  • Metallische Leichtbauwerkstoffe
  • Werkstoff- und Schadensanalytik
  • Wahlpflichtmodul
3. Semester
  • Masterarbeit

Lab tests

Interesting Facts

  1. Urgent info for Master applicants from India!

    With immediate effect, applicants from India holding bachelor’s degrees in the fields of Engineering, Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics, or Business / Management must, in addition to the VDP from uni-assist, provide evidence of having taken the Digital Master Test (dMAT) aps-india.de/dmat/ in order to obtain an APS certificate or a visa. The test costs €150. Please check whether this applies to you based on your Bachelor’s degree. THI does not answer any questions regarding the test procedure or its impact on an offer of admission from our university!

  2. Dual study programme

    A combined model (degree programme & vocational training) OR a degree programme with in-depth practical experience (degree programme and intensive practical placements) are available. For the dual study programme, you must apply both to the company and to the university (please note: be sure to check the company’s application deadlines!).

  3. Funding for Studies

    At THI, students have access to a wide range of support options in the form of scholarships. We recommend that students living on their own budget for at least 700–900 EUR per month for personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, food, books, tuition fees).

  4. International citizenship from outside the EU/EEC

    THI charges tuition fees of 1,200 euros per semester (Master’s programmes). We are committed to providing our students with the best possible conditions to develop their skills and personalities for the working world of the future. At our International Welcome Centre, you will find excellent services and support. Our degree programmes offer the best possible study conditions. 

Application dates
Applications for this degree may be submitted through the online application system.

Requirements
The successful completion of a Bachelor´s or "Diplom"-degree in Engineering or Science, or an equivalent degree at a German university with a minimum of 210 credit points (in conformity with General Examination Regulations) - or - the successful completion of an equivalent degree at a foreign university.Admission restrictions are decided for each semester and are usually published in April each year. The average mark required and the waiting time for receiving a place are not decided in advance, but depend on the number of applicants and available capacity.

Please find further information on our Master application pages.

Questions

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.

People

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Material Science and Resource-efficient Engineering

The Master’s programme in Materials Science and Resource-Efficient Engineering at THI offers you the perfect opportunity to develop your technical skills in the fields of materials science and resource efficiency in a targeted manner. Building on your Bachelor’s degree (for example in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Renewable Energies or similar disciplines), you will deepen your expertise in modern materials science. You will also learn to utilise materials in an efficient, innovative and forward-looking manner.

During the programme, you will combine in-depth knowledge of materials engineering and resource efficiency with a range of individual options: whether it’s technical development, hydrogen technology and management, automotive engineering or aerospace engineering – you can set your own personal focus whilst simultaneously deepening your knowledge of mechanical engineering subjects. Great emphasis is also placed on scientific research.

The programme can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. Some lectures are offered in a hybrid format and can therefore be attended from any location.

Job perspectives

The postgraduate degree course Material Science in Engineering builds on the basis provided by the bachelor’s degree course Mechanical Engineering as well as related courses such as Automotive Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. The course gives graduates a wide range of career options. Particular importance is also attached to pursuing the theoretical scientific fundamentals in greater depth, enabling students to embark on a doctorate programme or a career in the scientific field.

In particular, the course prepares students for careers in related interdisciplinary areas such

  • Technical development
  • Materials engineering
  • Design
  • Quality assurance
  • Damage analysis
Apply now
Degree
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
Duration
3 semesters (full-time), 6 semesters (part-time)
Start of studies
Summer & Winter
Main teaching language
German
Admission restricted
Yes
Location
Ingolstadt
Type of degree program
Full-time
ECTS
90
Accreditation
Yes

Bewerbungszeitraum für das Sommersemester 2027: 3. Nov. 2026 bis 15. Jan. 2027

Curriculum Material Science and Resource-efficient Engineering

Presentation of curriculums
Semester
1st Semester
  1. Verbundwerkstoffe

  2. Korrosion- und Oberflächentechnik

  3. Betriebsfestigkeit und Bruchmechanik

  4. Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

  5. Wahlpflichtmodul

  6. Wahlpflichtmodul

Verbundwerkstoffe

Korrosion- und Oberflächentechnik

Betriebsfestigkeit und Bruchmechanik

Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

Wahlpflichtmodul

Wahlpflichtmodul

  1. Funktionswerkstoffe und ressourceneffizientes Engineering

  2. Werkstofftechnologie

  3. Langzeitverhalten der Werkstoffe

  4. Metallische Leichtbauwerkstoffe

  5. Werkstoff- und Schadensanalytik

  6. Wahlpflichtmodul

Funktionswerkstoffe und ressourceneffizientes Engineering

Werkstofftechnologie

Langzeitverhalten der Werkstoffe

Metallische Leichtbauwerkstoffe

Werkstoff- und Schadensanalytik

Wahlpflichtmodul

  1. Masterarbeit

    Independent academic investigation of a complex topic in materials science, ranging from analysis, research and methodology through to the presentation of results and their technical interpretation.

Masterarbeit

<p>Independent academic investigation of a complex topic in materials science, ranging from analysis, research and methodology through to the presentation of results and their technical interpretation.</p>

Curriculum Material Science and Resource-efficient Engineering — Overview of all semesters and modules
1. Semester
  • Verbundwerkstoffe
  • Korrosion- und Oberflächentechnik
  • Betriebsfestigkeit und Bruchmechanik
  • Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
  • Wahlpflichtmodul
  • Wahlpflichtmodul
2. Semester
  • Funktionswerkstoffe und ressourceneffizientes Engineering
  • Werkstofftechnologie
  • Langzeitverhalten der Werkstoffe
  • Metallische Leichtbauwerkstoffe
  • Werkstoff- und Schadensanalytik
  • Wahlpflichtmodul
3. Semester
  • Masterarbeit

Lab tests

Interesting Facts

  1. Urgent info for Master applicants from India!

    With immediate effect, applicants from India holding bachelor’s degrees in the fields of Engineering, Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics, or Business / Management must, in addition to the VDP from uni-assist, provide evidence of having taken the Digital Master Test (dMAT) aps-india.de/dmat/ in order to obtain an APS certificate or a visa. The test costs €150. Please check whether this applies to you based on your Bachelor’s degree. THI does not answer any questions regarding the test procedure or its impact on an offer of admission from our university!

  2. Dual study programme

    A combined model (degree programme & vocational training) OR a degree programme with in-depth practical experience (degree programme and intensive practical placements) are available. For the dual study programme, you must apply both to the company and to the university (please note: be sure to check the company’s application deadlines!).

  3. Funding for Studies

    At THI, students have access to a wide range of support options in the form of scholarships. We recommend that students living on their own budget for at least 700–900 EUR per month for personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, food, books, tuition fees).

  4. International citizenship from outside the EU/EEC

    THI charges tuition fees of 1,200 euros per semester (Master’s programmes). We are committed to providing our students with the best possible conditions to develop their skills and personalities for the working world of the future. At our International Welcome Centre, you will find excellent services and support. Our degree programmes offer the best possible study conditions. 

Application dates
Applications for this degree may be submitted through the online application system.

Requirements
The successful completion of a Bachelor´s or "Diplom"-degree in Engineering or Science, or an equivalent degree at a German university with a minimum of 210 credit points (in conformity with General Examination Regulations) - or - the successful completion of an equivalent degree at a foreign university.Admission restrictions are decided for each semester and are usually published in April each year. The average mark required and the waiting time for receiving a place are not decided in advance, but depend on the number of applicants and available capacity.

Please find further information on our Master application pages.

Questions

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.

People

Academic advisor

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