Applied Scientific Dental and Medical Education and Research (iMasder)

The course in Materials Science at Kiel is directed towards functional (or operational) materials which have properties particularly suited for use in sensor technology, fuel cells, smart materials, microelectronics, energy technology, solar cells, optics or nanotechnology. Basic research, material development, analysis and process engineering are combined with subjects such as economic viability and environmental issues to form a modern technical engineering course. The course programme in Materials Science is based on modern educational units, which comprise theoretical and lab training provided by highly-qualified and internationally renowned researchers.
German language courses are offered at various levels as part of the programme.
On successful completion of the first three semesters, the Master's thesis is written during the fourth semester. The students are carefully advised on the writing of the thesis. The thesis can be completed within the faculty with state of the art equipment, in our affiliated research centres or in industry, on arrangement with the board of examiners.

Educational organisation

During the first and second semesters of the study course, the students gain a thorough understanding of the various subject-related disciplines, like in solid state physics, analytics, mathematics, etc., which prepares them for the third semester. During the third semester, instruction focuses on specialisations by various elective modules. At the end of each semester, written and oral exams are taken on course content. These can be completed within the faculty with state of the art equipment; language courses for improving writing and comprehensive skills in the German language are offered at the university.
On successful completion of the first three semesters, the Master's thesis is written during the fourth semester in German or in English. Students are carefully advised on the writing of the thesis, which deals with solving a particular problem in the student's field. It can be completed within the faculty with state-of-the-art equipment, but can also be carried out in other institutions (e.g. Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology) or research centres (e.g. Helmholtz Center at Geesthacht) upon arrangement with the board of examiners. The programme includes the opportunity to join the PhD programme with a teaching assistantship upon graduation.

Part-time studies are possible.

Forms of assessment

Tutorials, controlled lab reports, written or oral exams after lecture periods, final thesis

Course objectives

Successful participants of the study programme Materials Science and Engineering have a solid knowledge in the fields of functional materials like smart materials, sensor technology, microelectronics, energy and photovoltaic technology, nanotechnology and optics and have skills in basic research, material development, analysis and process. During their Master's thesis they are involved in research projects on the forefront of international research in materials science.
They will learn to treat practical problems in the field of materials science as well as in adjacent domains purposively, to analyse and structure complex problems, to apply the acquired standard techniques to problem solutions, but also, based on literature search, to find and realise new approaches.
They will learn to present their ideas and results orally and in written form according to international scientific standards.
With this ability and knowledge, they are competent to work as engineers in the field of materials science, e. g., in research or development groups in industry, as consultants, team members, or leaders in projects, or as scientists in academia.

Language requirements

Evidence of a good command of English:

• TOEFL 213 (computer-based)
• TOEFL 79 (internet-based)
• TOEFL 550 (paper-based)
• IELTS 6.0

Academic requirements

In principle, general university or subject-linked accreditation and a qualified (minimum) three-year Bachelor of Science in Materials Science or in a related science (e.g. physics, chemistry)

Enrolment fees

An enrolment fee ("Einschreibegebühr") currently amounting to 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University.
A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to approx. 120 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers free public transport ("Semesterticket"), reduced lunch prices, and other financial benefits for students.
For the latest information, see: www.studium.uni-kiel.de/de/studium-organisieren/studienangelegenheiten/rueckmeldung

Costs of living

Monthly expenses in Kiel (e.g., for housing, food) range between 700-800 EUR, depending on individual needs.

Arrival support

The International Center at Kiel University offers a wide range of services and will support international students with any questions related to a successful arrival in Kiel.
See: http://www.international.uni-kiel.de/en

Services and support for international students

The International Center at Kiel University offers a wide range of services.
See: http://www.international.uni-kiel.de/en

Accommodation

Accommodation in Kiel is available through the office for student affairs ("Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein") or on the private market. Looking for a place to stay in a foreign country is not always easy. The office for student affairs supports students seeking accommodation at reasonable prices and is continually improving the quality and standard of the residence halls.
In general, the chances of obtaining a room in a residence hall can be improved by submitting an application form before 15 June. The rent depends on the location and standard of the particular residence.
Please note that due to high demands for accommodation in Kiel, the office for student affairs can currently only assign rooms in residence halls to first-semester students (Bachelor's/Master's students). PhD students cannot be assigned rooms.

For information and to contact us, see: http://www.studentenwerk.sh