International Max Planck Research School for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems (IMPRS-STNS)

The International Max Planck Research School links the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics with the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems, Halle, to carry out research into novel atomically engineered materials for nanosystems - tackling grand societal challenges in the fields of information technology and sustainability.

Academic requirements

A very good Master's degree in physics, chemistry, materials sciences, engineering, or in a related field

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

A very good command of the English language is mandatory and must be proven with a standard English test (TOEFL or similar).

Accepted bachelor fields

Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical)

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

280 EUR per semester

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 280 EUR per semester

Graduates are in high demand for R&D positions in industries focused on advanced materials and nanotechnology.

• 1

  Material Science (MSc)

  University of Koblenz

  Koblenz · Master of Science · English, German

• 2

  Nanoscience (Master of Science)

  University of Konstanz

  Konstanz · Master of Science · English

• 3

  MSc Nanotechnology

  FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

  Erlangen · Master of Science · English

• 4

  Plastics Engineering (Specialisation in the International Bachelor of Engineering)

  Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences

  Rosenheim · Bachelor of Engineering · German, English

• 5

  MSc Advanced Materials and Processes (MAP)

  FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

  Erlangen · Master of Science · English