AMASE: Joint European Master's Programme in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Saarland University

German (UdS), English (LTU, MUL, UNIPD), French (UL) and Spanish (UPC)
The languages depend on the chosen combination of universities.

The students must complete 120 ECTS during the two-year programme (60 ECTS per year).
Of the total credits, 15 ECTS points are reserved for transversal skills such as language learning, intercultural competence, sustainability, data science, entrepreneurship, etc. 
In the first semester, at least 30 ECTS must be earned. At least 25 of these ECTS must come from the scientific and technical courses, which are divided into three modules:
M-I: Structure and Properties of Materials (at least 12 ECTS points)
M-II: Materials Characterisation (at least 5 ECTS points)
M-III: Materials Engineering and Processing Technologies (at least 5 ECTS points)

In the second semester, students choose one of five specialisation tracks, which will continue into the third semester:
Track 1: Advanced Metallic Materials
Track 2: Polymers and Composite Materials
Track 3: Smart Surfaces and Functional Materials
Track 4: Advanced Processing Technologies
Track 5: Nano/Biomaterials

From the 30 ECTS points in the second as well as in the third semester, 25 ECTS must come from technical courses, seminars and/or projects of the selected track.
The Master's thesis (30 ECTS) must be written in the six months of the fourth semester.
For more information, check our website: https://www.eusmat.net/international-studies/master/amase/about-amase/structure/.

International students: April
European students: May

1,500 EUR per semester for EU students
4,500 EUR per semester for non-EU students

First and second semesters: courses, seminars, transversal skills courses
Third semester: courses, seminars or project work, transversal skills courses
Fourth semester: Master's thesis

Students study at two different universities of the consortium in two different languages, with the choices of German, English, Spanish or French. One or two semesters need to be studied at a partner university.

Voluntary internships can be integrated in the study programme and be awarded with 6 ECTS credits.

1,500 EUR

1,500 EUR per semester for EU students
4,500 EUR per semester for non-EU students

Included in the tuition fees

Academic admission requirements include a BSc or equivalent in the fields of materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry, or another engineering discipline.

Sufficient knowledge of the language of the first host university is required. See detailed information: https://www.eusmat.net/international-studies/master/amase/about-amase/amase-requirements/application-requirements/

At least some basic knowledge of the language of the second university is required.

International students: April
European students: May

Erasmus+, Deutschlandstipendium, Franco-German University

Students can often work as student assistants in research projects.

For support in finding accommodation, please see the website: https://www.stw-saarland.de/wohnen/.

Students participate in a professional summer school, where they are provided with training on job application, career planning and industry contacts.

General information about the programme:

• Student guide
• Homepage

Local coordinators and the International Offices support students with administrative issues at the university as well as at the local authorities (e.g. reception at train/bus stations, registration as a resident, opening a bank account, accommodation, social security, social and cultural activities, etc.)

Obtaining a visa:

• Students are given advice in regards to the necessary documents.
• We provide students with an admission letter to the Master's programme and to each participating university.

Social services at universities: Each International Office provides a wide panel of activities, from language courses and cultural programmes to integration activities.