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Advanced Materials Science

Master’s programme

Faculty of Natural Science Faculty of Natural Science (NAWI-Graz)

University degree

DiplomingenieurIn „Dipl.-Ing.”

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

English

type of study programme

Full-time

All about materials

This degree programme is part of the collaboration between the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology (NAWI Graz), and provides a comprehensive introduction to materials and their characteristics, composition, function and diverse applications in practically every sphere of modern engineering and technology.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should have an interest in the interdisciplinary aspects of materials and their uses, for instance in the energy and transport sectors, medical technology, sensor technology or analytics. You must also have already completed a bachelor’s degree in the physical or engineering sciences, such as physics, chemistry, mechanical or process engineering, environmental systems sciences or electrical engineering.

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About the study programme

Advanced Materials Science at the University of Graz

You will learn about various aspects of the production, characterisation, simulation and applications of materials, both from a theoretical perspective and through extensive practical laboratory work. You can choose between three areas of specialisation: metals and ceramics, semiconductor processing and nanotechnology, or biobased materials.

Institute Curriculum*

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this programme you will be particularly well-qualified to work in industrial research and development (e.g. materials, chemical or semiconductor industries), in high-tech sectors such as sustainable technologies, process innovation and information technology, or in research and teaching at universities and other research institutes or public institutions.

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Note on registration

For admission to the programme you must have already completed a bachelor’s degree in the physical or engineering sciences, such as physics, chemistry, mechanical or process engineering, environmental systems sciences or electrical engineering. If you have not completed your preliminary studies at the University of Graz or Graz University of Technology, you must go through an admission procedure.

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Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Further studies
Career prospects
Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

NAWI Graz

Benefit from the extensive research profiles of two universities and use their ultra-modern research laboratories

Opportunities for specialisation

Pursue your own specific interests in three specialist areas

Practical orientation

Gain an insight into practical work and applications through collaboration with international research institutes and companies

„Advanced Materials Science is the right degree programme for anyone who’s interested in the exciting world of materials. By taking part in laboratory and lecture exercises, you learn about basic materials science, semiconductor and nanotechnology, or biobased materials. “

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Current admission period

Full details of admissions procedures and current deadlines are available on our main page.

Please note: If you have not completed your preliminary studies at the University of Graz or Graz University of Technology, you must go through an admission procedure. There is a separate application deadline for this. You can also find the exact information on our overview page.

Overview of admissions and deadlines