Master's program in lightweight construction and material technology starts directly, dual and internationally

Lightweight construction and material technologies are important drivers in many sectors of industry. Up to the finished component, every material is subject to different processing and manufacturing processes which shape the product and application properties.

Specialized knowledge of modern materials, manufacturing processes, construction methods and their interaction is required in almost all areas for the diverse tasks in the field of lightweight construction and material-specific requirements. The new Master's program in lightweight construction and material technology at BTU teaches and combines the skills along a technology chain to process metals and plastics into finished products under design, materials and manufacturing engineering conditions.

"As a cross-sectional technology, the contents of the study programme bring together different perspectives in a holistic approach," emphasizes the director of studies, Dr.-Ing. Ralf Ossenbrink. "In addition to the regular master's program in lightweight design and materials technology, we are looking forward to additional students in the new dual practice-integrated study option in cooperation with companies. Likewise, we are preparing the possibility to study abroad at our partner universities in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan with a double degree."

After graduation, graduates not only possess in-depth material-, manufacturing-, simulation- and design-specific skills. They also grasp the holistic development and design of lightweight construction methods. The Master of Science degree program is the link for cross-product technological competence. It prepares students for a wide range of research-related occupational and application fields.

Professional fields of activity include, for example, small, medium-sized and large companies and service providers in lightweight construction and materials technology, such as in metal and plastics processing industries, in the vehicle and rail transport industry and even in the aerospace industry, as well as in supplier and engineering service companies. Graduates have the opportunity to work as research and development or project engineers, but also to pursue doctoral studies and careers in science.

Admissionrequirements
For enrolment in the Master's program, a final degree with a regular duration of at least six semesters in an engineering study programme is required. This applies in particular to lightweight engineering, materials engineering, materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, business administration and engineering with a technical discipline or another closely related discipline.
For the dual study option, a study contract is also required with a company that has concluded a cooperation agreement with the BTU and is active in business sectors relevant to the lightweight construction and materials technology study programme.

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