MSc in Material Science and Engineering

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

24

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Europe:

10%

Africa:

1%

Others:

1%

Germany:

80%

Asia:

5%

North America:

2%

South America:

1%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Apple

Northrop Grumman

Lockheed Martin

Boeing

The Home Depot

Tesla

SpaceX

Kaiser Permanente

Fees and Funding

Overall Cost

$15,000 / year

FAQs

• Can I study part-time as an international student?
  
  If you are a non-EU student with a visa/residence permit for study purposes you are generally not allowed to change to part-time studies because your visa/residence permit for study purposes depends on your status as a full-time student. Exception: Pregnant students with a visa/residence permit for study purposes might get permission from the immigration authorities to study part-time. If this is your case, please consult with your local immigrations office before you change to part-time at our Student Records Office. If you are a non-EU student but have a residence permit that allows you to work full-time (e.g. work visa) or if you are an EU citizen, you can choose between full-time and part-time studies. More details on the rules for part-time studies can be accessed here.
• Where can I find more information regarding examination and registration dates?
  
  The registration periods for module examinations can be found on the homepage of the Examinations Office. Registration for these examinations exclusively takes place via our online portal Campo. Please note that exam registration is only possible during the official exam registration period
• What are the general costs of living in Germany?
  
  Expenses for a student living in Erlangen generally range around 930 Euros per month. Depending on the options available, you have to expect to pay between 350 and 500 Euros for rent. Please find more details here.
• If there is not a suitable exchange place in my degree programme, can I apply for an exchange place on another degree programme?
  
  No, that is not possible. The only exception are interdisciplinary degree programmes such as industrial engineering and management or degree programmes from one faculty which are very closely related in terms of content. In this instance, please check with the office responsible for the exchange with your preferred university whether they can accept applications from students studying a different subject.
• How can I apply for a place on an FAU exchange programme?
  
  There is not a uniform procedure for applying for exchange places at FAU partner universities and no one application deadline which applies to all exchanges. How to apply, when to apply and where to apply all depend on which partner university you are applying for. Please therefore be sure to get details in good time from the office responsible for the exchange with the university you are interested in. Generally speaking, the following applies: Erasmus+ exchange: If you would like to study at an Erasmus partner university you should apply to the Erasmus coordinator for your subject. Partner universities of your faculty or your subject: apply to either the International Office of your faculty or the chair in charge of arranging the partnership. Direct exchange programme for students of all faculties: Please apply to the Central Office for International Affairs. If you are interested in several exchange programmes, you can apply to more than one at one time.
• When are the deadlines for applying to FAU exchange programmes?
  
  There is not a uniform procedure for applying for exchange places at FAU partner universities and no one application deadline which applies to all exchanges. How to apply, when to apply and where to apply all depend on which partner university you are applying for. Generally speaking, the following applies: Deadline for exchanges starting in the winter semester (either for one semester or a whole year): between November of the previous year and February of the year you plan to travel Deadlines for exchanges starting in the summer semester (remaining places; just one semester): in summer of the year before you plan to travel
• Which exchange programmes are offered by FAU?
  
  FAU cooperates with a number of foreign institutes of higher education. Students at FAU have the opportunity to study abroad for one or two semesters at many of these partner universities. The range of FAU partner universities you can choose from for studying abroad depends on the degree programme in which you are enrolled at FAU. There are only a few partner universities which accept applications from students of all faculties. Most FAU partner universities only accept applications from students from certain degree programmes or a certain faculty. The FAU exchange programmes available to you depend on what you are studying at FAU. You should first of all find out which opportunities FAU offers for students on your degree programme. There are three steps to carrying out your research successfully: Erasmus+ programme: Study stays in Europe and partner countries Partner universities for your faculty or your degree programme Direct exchange programme for students of all faculties: study stays in Asia, Europe (not Erasmus+), Canada, Latin America, USA You can also view all opportunities for exchanges on our world map. Your faculty will be happy to advise you about the partner universities available for the faculty or specific degree programmes: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology: International Office Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law (School of Business and Economics): International Relations Office Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law (School of Law): Internationalisation coordinators Faculty of Medicine: Office of the Dean for Student Affairs at the Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Sciences: Internationalisation coordinator Faculty of Engineering: Office for Student Information and Advice