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MSc Nanotechnology

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

Erlangen, GermanyMaterials Science
Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

An English-taught MSc in nanotechnology with a strong engineering focus that trains students to develop and design nanotechnology products in an international academic environment. The programme combines core nanotechnology modules with materials-science, natural-science, and engineering electives.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

Admission to the Master’s programme takes place after a qualification assessment test.

Minimum GPA
Overall grade of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale.
English requirements
English language skills at level B2.
Accepted bachelor fields
A suitable bachelor's degree in nanotechnology, materials science and engineering, or a subject-specific or subject-related degree from an equivalent area.
APS Certificate
Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
72 EUR semester contribution (FAU student services contribution; summer semester 2026 official amount).
ECTS credits
120
Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 72 EUR semester contribution (FAU student services contribution; summer semester 2026 official amount).

Career Outcomes

The overall structure of the programme provides students with broad career opportunities in (inter-)national industry and academia.

Typical job roles

Research scientistMaterials scientistNanotechnologistAcademic researcher

Target industries

NanotechnologyMaterials scienceElectronicsEnergy technologyBiomaterialsAcademia

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Programme details

Degree
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Mode
full-time
Start
Winter semester
Deadline
31 May (annual)

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