Material Science and Engineering (B.Sc.)

The field of material science is dedicated to the physical and chemical basic principles of materials. Materials mechanical, thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties as well as the possibilities to process and further develop materials are the focus of this field. In the Material Science and Engineering bachelors program you will primarily focus on metals, plastics, and (glass) ceramics. You will acquire basic knowledge about their composition, properties, and uses as well as related technologies. You will also learn how to develop, manufacture, characterize, and use materials. Further, the study program enables you to expand on and improve material uses. To achieve this, you will study specialized and general methods used in engineering. The curriculum provides students with an education in natural, engineering, and material science basic principles as well as transdisciplinary skills. You are thus optimally prepared to handle and solve practical problems relating to material science and engineering.

As a graduate of the Material Science and Engineering bachelor's program, you have a firm understanding of basic principles in engineering and natural science as well as those specific to material science. You will acquire the necessary theoretical and practical skills to analyze the structural properties and composition of metals, plastics, and (glass) ceramics and are able to determine their physical-chemical properties. You will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the technologies in the production process to manufacture materials as well as of materials suitability for certain situations and uses. Further, you possess not only a thorough knowledge of the ways to apply materials but also of their damage analysis and fatigue behavior.

As for every other bachelors degree program at TU Berlin, applicants must possess a university entrance qualification certificate to apply. Generally, the Abitur serves as the university entrance qualification certificate. If you do not have a formal university entrance qualification, you may still be able to study at TU Berlin if you can provide proof of certain professional qualifications.

The Material Science and Engineering bachelors program is taught in German. If you are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, you must provide proof of German skills at a specific level. This is a prerequisite for admission.

Knowledge of English is useful as some courses/modules are also offered in English. However, it is not a condition for admission to studies.

The objective of the bachelor's program is for students to acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of materials. As such, applicants should possess an interest in and basic knowledge of the fields of engineering and natural science, such as physics and chemistry. It is particularly advantageous if you took advanced level courses in these subjects in school.