Materials Science (area of specialisation in the Bachelor’s degree programme Mechanical Engineering)

Collage Maschinenbau

Key data

Degree Bachelor of Science
Standard duration of study 6 semesters
Language of instruction German
Start of programme winter and summer semester
Admission free admission (pre-study internship)

How can you recycle metals? How do you invent new materials? Why does fatigue happen in materials? Why can metals be formed but not glass?

In materials science, the properties of materials are optimised in order to create new materials that are used in technical products. Be it smartphones, electric cars, more powerful computers or improved treatment options in medicine—the development of new types of materials often plays a decisive role in fostering important innovations in technology and everyday life. This makes materials science a key discipline in solving issues relevant to society, such as mobility and energy, dealing with scarce resources or environmental and climate protection.

Materials Science is a type of specialisation in the Bachelor’s degree programme Mechanical Engineering. The following information therefore refers to the degree programme in Mechanical Engineering.

What is special about TU Braunschweig?

Time to explore

There is a reason why holding a degree from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at TU Braunschweig enjoys an excellent reputation. We prepare you well for the requirements of your studies with the help of a maths pre-course to refresh your school knowledge. And no one expects you to commit to a particular major right away. There are three semesters for us to teach you the basics, giving you time to find your personal interests and decide on your future course of study from the fourth semester onwards. You can also opt for “General Mechanical Engineering” to carry on studying a broad range of subjects without choosing any specialisation.

 

A wide range of options

We offer you plenty of options to deepen your knowledge, allowing you to study exactly what you are interested in. Our large number of Master's degree programmes are designed to continue your studies in the same way. You can also get involved in specialist and interdisciplinary activities outside of the classroom. Be it by participating in one of the many student initiatives—such as the Lions Racing Team where you can send Formula Student cars to the race track. Perhaps you would like to spend a semester exchanging ideas with a professional from business or academia. Then take part in our successful Mentor.ING programme. And if you want to withdraw and concentrate on your studies in peace and quiet, you can visit the Masch.Bau student house with its study rooms.

 

Science at your fingertips

Braunschweig is an attractive research region and studying here means you are at the cutting edge of science. Our close ties with TU research centres such as the Automotive Research Centre Niedersachsen (NFF), the Aeronautics Research Centre Niedersachsen (NFL) and the Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ) promote practical teaching and give you the opportunity to establish business contacts. You can get additional insights into the latest scientific research thanks to our various cooperation partners such as the German Aerospace Center (DLR) or the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), National Metrology Institute. From collaborating with the high-tech workshop Protohaus to succeeding with the Cluster of Excellence or setting the world record for the largest paper aeroplane—we are part of the action!

 

Information on the study programme

Admission requirements and application

University entrance qualification

In order to apply for the Bachelor’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering, you need a university entrance qualification. This is usually the German Abitur, but there are also other qualifications with which you can begin your studies at TU Braunschweig.

More information on the admission requirements for German applicants [in German only]

International students usually need to have a school-leaving qualification with which they could also study in their home country. This means you must have

  • completed secondary school

  • passed the university entrance exam (if this examination exists in your home country).

In some cases, you must have already studied at a recognised university in your home country or have previously attended the Studienkolleg in Germany.

More information on the admission requirements for international applicants

Pre-study internship

Before beginning your studies, you must complete an eight-week internship in a company, in which you learn basic craft skills and practical engineering activities. You must write an internship report in the form of a weekly overview, which you submit to the SERVICEteam of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (online) after the start of your studies in order to have the internship recognised. You can find detailed information on how to carry out and have the internship recognised here:

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Contact

Academic Advice Service of TU Braunschweig