Transatlantic Double Bachelor's in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (Atlantis) Saarland University

German and English

The Atlantis Bachelor's degree programme enables students of Materials Science and Engineering who are studying at Saarland University (UdS) to spend a year studying in the USA. There, in addition to the German degree in MWWT, they receive a further degree from Oregon State University in mechanical engineering.

Students starting at Oregon State University with mechanical engineering spend the third year of studies at the Saarland University (UdS) to acquire the degree in materials science.

The coursework is defined on the basis of six fields of knowledge. Each of them will contribute a certain percentage to the overall learning outcome.
Mathematics and Fundamentals of Natural Science (20%)
Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals (15%)
Core Materials Science (13%)
Advanced Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (20%)
Foreign Language (10%)
Baccalaureate Core Courses (22%)

Winter semester: 15 April
Summer semester: 15 October

Students starting at UdS: for the year at OSU, approx. 3,000 EUR (without flight and accommodation) for different fees and insurances
Students starting at OSU pay the normal tuition fees at OSU.

Double Bachelor's degree programme in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (one diploma from each partner university and a diploma supplement):

Building upon fundamental maths and science, the curriculum develops the core materials scientific principles based on the well-known conceptual relationships between structure-properties-process-performance. Following the core courses, the curriculum will apply these principles to a wide range of material types such as metals, ceramics, polymers, and glasses. Furthermore, the curriculum will cover more advanced topics that focus on specific phenomena related to materials including characterisation techniques, thin films, composites, surface chemistry, and other applications and phenomena. Laboratory courses will be an especially important element in the curriculum, and both Saarland University (UdS) and Oregon State University (OSU) are well equipped to give the students hands-on skills in advanced materials characterisation and processing techniques.
The technical curriculum will culminate in an engineering design course based on the existing senior Mechanical Engineering capstone design course sequence at OSU. In this course, teams of students collaborate on a technical project under the supervision of a faculty adviser and an industrial mentor. In addition to technical and laboratory skills, the design course sharpens the students' team building, organisational, and communication skills.
Finally, a critical component in the degree programme includes the non-technical courses. Language courses will serve as an important component in this category, but the proposed degree programme will also follow the guidelines of the OSU Baccalaureate core curriculum that emphasises writing, creative thinking, cultural diversity, the arts, science, literature, lifelong fitness, and global awareness.

Study for one year at a partner university (Oregon State University)

Yes, but not specified

Students starting at UdS: for the year at OSU, approx. 3,000 EUR (without flight and accommodation) for different fees and insurances
Students starting at OSU pay the normal tuition fees at OSU.

Currently 177.70 EUR at Saarland University

• Full-time student enrolled at one of the two partner universities (OSU, Saarland University) in the local Materials Science Bachelor's programme
• A high level of academic achievement is required; the student is expected to maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 (US scale).

For further information, please consult the website: https://www.eusmat.net/international-studies/bachelor/atlantis/, or contact us:
Universität des Saarlandes
EUSMAT
ATLANTIS EU – Coordinator
Dr F. Soldera
Campus D3.3
66123 Saarbrücken
Germany

Tel: +49 68130250711
Fax: +49 68130250702
E-mail: Office@eusmat.net

Applicants from OSU should have at least the equivalent of second-year German taught at university level, as the lectures at Saarland University will be held in German.
German students should have good knowledge of the English language. Please refer to the following link regarding requirements for international students at OSU:
https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/admissions/international

Winter semester: 15 April
Summer semester: 15 October

No

Giving students the opportunity to work as student assistants is a normal practice at the department.

Please refer to the following links regarding accommodation at the respective universities:
OSU – https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/housing
UdS – https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/global/welcome-center/accommodation/housing-office.html

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, cultural programmes to integration activities.