Polymer Technology

The goal of the English-taught Master Course (MSc) in Polymer Technology is to provide a technology-based polymer engineering education. Find your springboard into a future-oriented field of global importance. Which other engineering material has such rich innovative properties? To be well prepared for a future in plastics technology you need a good basic knowledge of:

• Polymer Physics and Rheology
• Polymer Materials
• Polymer Design and Mould Design
• Polymer Processing
• Polymer Testing
• Computer Aided Engineering and Simulation

As a graduate with a Master of Science in Polymer Technology from Aalen University, you will be an expert in polymer engineering and in demand as a member of staff in industry or scientific research (PhD).

Educational organisation

The course has a duration of three semesters, comprising two semesters of lectures and laboratories and one semester for the Master's thesis.

Study abroad unit(s)

None

Forms of assessment

Examinations, laboratory reports, presentations, thesis

Course objectives

Expert in polymer science and engineering

Language requirements

German A1 for international applicants
English B2 for non-English native speakers

Academic requirements

• First degree (Bachelor) in Engineering (Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical, Plastics, Processing, Production), Material Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

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Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Enrolment fees

Currently 133 EUR per semester (including contribution to the student association)

Costs of living

Approx. 700 EUR per month to cover personal expenses

Job opportunities

Yes, either at university or outside university; on own initiative only

Funding opportunities within the university

Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship): a scholarship programme for excellent students, German and international students. Recipients receive 300 EUR per month.
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Arrival support

Please refer to https://www.hs-aalen.de/pages/akademisches-auslandsamt_incomings

Services and support for international students

Please refer to https://www.hs-aalen.de/pages/akademisches-auslandsamt_incomings

Accommodation

Please refer to https://www.hs-aalen.de/pages/akademisches-auslandsamt_incomings