The Bachelor's degree course in Materials Science and Materials Engineering includes a broad, fundamental understanding of the interdisciplinary basic knowledge that is necessary for the further course of study. Here, the curriculum is characterised by a number of optional alternatives in terms of material classes and processes. These include metallic materials, metallurgy, foundry technology, metal forming, glass, polymers and various functional materials. Very good support is guaranteed by the teaching staff who are active in the curriculum and who are dedicated to the students.

The two fields of study of the Master's degree programme are characterised by a high degree of flexibility and a large number of options in the broad spectrum of material classes and processes, which include metallic materials, metallurgy, foundry engineering, metal forming, glass, polymers and various functional materials. Here, too, the student-oriented teaching staff provide excellent support and also act as professional mentors.

Around 60 % of students and 20 % of staff come from abroad. Collaborations in research, teaching and for the exchange of students and teaching staff exist with around 60 partner institutions. The International Centre is a central point of contact for international matters as, as for linguistic and intercultural competence. It supports teaching staff, researchers, students and non-teaching staff in the preparation, planning and execution of collaboration activities and stays abroad.

The Institutes of Metallurgy, Materials Science and Materials Engineering, Non-Metallic Materials, and Polymer Materials and Plastics Engineering have outstanding test and analysis laboratories as well as all physical and chemical analysis facilities, the latest IT equipment, simulation tools etc., which are also accessible to the students.

A very wide range of diverse and current topics from the fields of metallic materials, metallurgy, foundry technology, metal forming, glass, polymers and functional materials are covered. This enables early collaboration in research, which students are involved in during the degree as standard. This is supplemented by a diverse range of industry contacts relating not only to materials but also manufacturing processes. The department therefore also conducts many projects together with Plant Construction and Engineering.

Clausthal University of Technology (TU) is characterised by the diversity of its students, teaching staff and employees. In teaching and research, we see this diversity as a real asset and as an opportunity to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. We promote a welcoming culture based on respect and equal opportunities and are actively committed to non-discriminatory coexistence. For us, diversity means appreciating every individual and growing together. Diversity is our way – our strength and the driving force behind our innovation!