Courses are given in English (100%).
Exception: one compulsory German language course
It is recommended to start in the summer semester.
1 January – 15 April for a start in the winter semester
1 July – 15 October for a start in the summer semester
For applicants from India, China and Vietnam, please note: The APS certificate must be submitted with the application. The submission form alone will not be accepted.
At TU Bergakademie Freiberg, we bring together experienced researchers and lecturers from different scientific communities to offer our graduate students the education needed for a successful career in modern materials science.
Since the winter semester of 2017/2018, the international Master's programme in Metallic Materials Technology has been offered at TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
Manufacturing of metallic components is one of the most important fields of any national economy. Starting with the production of materials followed by processing and metal forming, it is one of the most innovative technologies. Engineers in metal production, metal forming, and foundry technology contribute to this technological development.
Based on the knowledge that has been gained in a Bachelor's course of studies, a deeper knowledge of steel production, non-ferrous metallurgy, metal forming, and foundry technology will be developed in this Master's programme. Furthermore, practical skills related to economics knowledge are gained.
A minimum of four semesters (two years) is required to complete the programme. This MSc programme starts in the summer semester. Our academic year consists of two semesters. The language of instruction in all courses is English.
In the first semester, students receive an overview of the fundamentals of materials science and materials engineering. From the second semester onwards, students have to choose one of four specialisations: Metal Forming, Foundry Technology, Steelmaking, or Non-ferrous Metallurgy. In addition, we offer a catalogue of compulsory elective modules, for example in the field of business administration. The last semester is reserved for the Master's thesis.
Currently 94 EUR per semester
750 EUR to 900 EUR per month, depending on individual lifestyle, rent and utilities: 250 EUR to 380 EUR
Deutschlandstipendium:
Candidate Profile
The Metallic Materials Technology Master's programme is open to students who wish to upgrade their knowledge in engineering science, specialised in metal forming, foundry technology, non-ferrous metallurgy, or steel production. The MMT programme is designed to attract students from different fields of science and engineering to create an interdisciplinary environment and enable teamwork between scientists and engineers.
Minimum Conditions of Admission
Bachelor's degree (at least six semesters) or an equivalent degree in a course of study in the field of metallurgy, materials engineering, or another related discipline.
Industrial Internship
A 12-week industrial internship is required for this degree programme. It is recommended to complete or partially complete the internship before the degree programme. However, missing internship periods can also be completed during the degree programme, e.g. during the lecture-free periods until the topic of the Master's thesis is issued. The internship can be completed in different companies (materials technology, materials science, metallurgy, or related fields). The certificates must show which activities have been carried out.
TOEFL with at least 90 points (Internet-based), IELTS score 6.5
1 January – 15 April for a start in the winter semester
1 July – 15 October for a start in the summer semester
For applicants from India, China and Vietnam, please note: The APS certificate must be submitted with the application. The submission form alone will not be accepted.
It is possible to find part-time employment on campus, e.g. as a student assistant or in the canteen.
Different kinds of accommodations are available on campus and in the city of Freiberg, from single flats to shared flats. Prices vary from 250 EUR to 380 EUR, including utilities. In the dormitory, each student has her/his own room, but usually the bathroom and the kitchen have to be shared with other flatmates. Living in a dormitory is usually the first choice for new international students. There is a good chance that you will get a place in a dormitory if you apply early. The International Office supports international students in finding accommodation.
The International Office and the Career Centre offer seminars and workshops to help students successfully apply for jobs.
The Technische Universität Bergakademie – TUBAF – has a unique profile as a "resource university" with expertise in sustainable raw materials and energy management, along with material and substance recycling. Together with national and international partners, TUBAF develops modern technologies and processes for the responsible use of finite resources. In order to address the economic and ecological challenges of the 21st century, the six faculties conduct interdisciplinary research regarding alternatives for raw material extraction, energy technologies, materials and recycling processes.
The Bergakademie Freiberg was founded in 1765. It is therefore one of the world's oldest technical higher education institutions.
Freiberg is located in the centre of the state of Saxony in the picturesque Erzgebirge Mountains, 40 km south-west of Dresden and 240 km south of Berlin.
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Freiberg is more than 850 years old and was founded after the discovery of silver ore in 1168. Today, Freiberg has around 40,000 inhabitants. The medieval heart of the town, which is almost completely intact, is very attractive: the Upper Market Square with its late Gothic patrician houses and the Freiberg Cathedral at the Lower Market Square with its famous Silbermann organ and golden portal. Along with the world's oldest town theatre, a modern multiplex cinema, and nightclubs, more than a hundred restaurants, cafés, and pubs invite you to take a break and enjoy life. There are sports facilities, a modern open-air and indoor swimming pool, and a park which surrounds the town centre like a green belt. Since 2008, the mineral collection "Terra Mineralia" functions as a centre of attraction for tourists, students, and inhabitants of Freiberg. The mineral collection, one of the largest collections in the world, is shown in the refurbished castle "Freudenstein" in the town centre. The nearby Saxon Switzerland National Park and the Erzgebirge Mountains are beautiful places for a wide variety of outdoor activities including hiking and climbing in the summer and skiing in the winter. Dresden, Leipzig, and Berlin are easily accessible by train and offer plenty of social, cultural, and recreational alternatives.
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