Program Overview

Materials Science and Engineering Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Materials Science and Engineering Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a six-semester, full-time program that provides students with a comprehensive education in materials science and engineering. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in the field of materials science and engineering.

Program Details

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Regular program length: 6 semesters (full-time program)
• Credit points (ECTS): 180 credit points
• Language of instruction: German
• Limited capacity: No
• Application possible for: First semester, higher semester
• Application deadline:
  • German and EU nationals: September 15 for first semester, September 15 for winter term, March 15 for summer term
  • Non-EU nationals: July 15 for first semester, July 15 for winter term, January 15 for summer term

Program Structure

The program consists of various subjects, including:

• Engineering Fundamentals (44 CP): mathematics, technical mechanics, and technical thermodynamics
• Fundamentals of Natural Sciences (26 CP): experimental physics and inorganic chemistry
• Fundamentals of Materials Science (81 CP): properties of materials, including ceramics and metals, computer science, and laboratory exercises
• Interdisciplinary Supplement (8 CP): elective courses in engineering and economics
• Interdisciplinary Qualification (6 CP): language courses, presentation techniques, or a course on work-life balance

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can expect a wide range of professional fields related to the production, processing, application, and characterization of materials. These include research and development departments of companies, testing institutes, and research facilities.

Characteristic Features of the Degree Program

• Good supervision ratio
• High proportion of internships
• High university ranking positions
• Several institutes and research facilities in the field of materials science
• Highly interdisciplinary, with bachelor's thesis possible at other departments
• Good international networking

Admission and Language Requirements

• Higher education entrance qualification (HZB)
• Language requirements: sufficient knowledge of the German language, corresponding to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• Proof of sufficient German language skills: higher education entrance qualification, language certificate, or participation in a study orientation test

Statutes and Regulations

• KIT admission and enrollment regulations
• Current studies and examination regulations for the Materials Science and Engineering B.Sc. program
• Previous studies and examination regulations for the Materials Science and Engineering B.Sc. program

Teaching Calendar and Course Catalog

• Teaching calendar: lectures will not take place on public holidays in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg
• Course catalog: current term, archive of previous catalogs

The Materials Science and Engineering Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program at KIT provides students with a comprehensive education in materials science and engineering, preparing them for a wide range of professional fields and opportunities for further education.