Mechanics of Sustainable Materials and Structures
The Master’s program “Mechanics of Sustainable Materials and Structures” is a multiple-degree diploma offered through joint training activities by the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering of TU Dortmund University (Germany), the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering of the University of Trento (Italy) and the Department of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering of the Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France).
The program qualifies graduates for research-related and technical professional activities in the areas of
- Advanced Mechanics for Innovative Materials and Structures,
- Materials and Structures under Extreme Conditions,
- Materials and Structures in their Environment
The program qualifies graduates for research-related and technical professional activities in the fields of
- Advanced mechanics for innovative materials and structures,
- Materials and structures under extreme conditions,
- Materials and structures in their environment.
It also prepares students for doctoral studies on advanced research topics related to the mechanics of materials and structures in the field of civil engineering.
All important documents for your studies: general information, examination regulations, study plans, module and optional subjects manuals, guidelines for the construction internship and BaföG as well as the examination plans can be found under Study Content | Examination Matters.
Formalities | Application Mechanics of Sustainable Materials and Structures
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| Qualification goals | The program qualifies graduates for research-related and technical professional activities in the fields of
It also prepares students for doctoral studies on advanced research topics related to the mechanics of materials and structures in the field of civil engineering. |
| Duration of study | 4 semesters The students of each cohort study at TU Dortmund University in the first semester, at University of Trento in the second semester and at Ecole Centrale de Nantes in the third semester. The fourth semester is devoted to the Master Thesis’ work, which takes place either at one of the three Universities or at an international partner institution associated with the program. |
| Credits / Workload | 120 ECTS / 3,600 hours |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Admission requirements | The admission requirements are regulated in the examination regulations §3 of this degree program. Students’ admission and enrollment will comply with the following requirements: a first-cycle degree qualification according to the European Qualifications Framework or an equivalent degree qualification in the field of Civil Engineering. This equivalence requires an examination of equivalence by the program’s Admission Board. The qualifying degree has to be passed with an average grade higher or equal to B (or a final grading higher or equal to B) according to the ECTS grading system, i.e. the best 35% of students (corresponding to a grade of up to 2.8 (“gut”/“good”) in the German grading scale). Knowledge of the English language, native speaker, or at least level B2 is required. |
| Start of studies | Winter semester |
Application information for non-EU/EEA nationals | Applications are made via uni-assist, the employment and service center for international student applications. Further information can be found on the website of the International Office. |
Application information for EU/EEA nationals | Please submit your application for admission to study in due form and time via our online application. Upload all application-relevant documents in the online application. It is not necessary to send documents to us by post. Further information can be found on the website of the International Office. |
| Contact details | Program Coordinator: TU Dortmund University: Prof. Angela Madeo University of Trento: Prof. Francesco Dal Corso(further information) Ecole Centrale de Nantes: Prof. Giulio Sciarra(further information) Study coordinator: Dr. Jendrik Voss |
| Field of specialization | none |
| Internships | none |
| Semester fees | The current tuition fee for the program stands at approximately 1500€ per semester. This sum encompasses the contribution to students' services, known as "Semesterbeitrag," at TU Dortmund University, along with the tuition fees required for enrollment at the University of Trento and Ecole Centrale de Nantes. |