The consecutive Bachelor's/Master's degree programme in Materials Science at the University of Stuttgart is part to the Faculty of Chemistry. The degree courses (Bachelor's/Master's) have a very strong scientific profile. The relationship between material properties and the structure of materials as well as material characterisation is considered from the perspective of solid-state chemistry and physics. One new and important element is the course content in the field of computer-aided materials science, simulation and machine learning.

Students have the opportunity to earn a double degree in the Master's degree course in Materials Science. The double degree Materials Science/Materials Engineering is offered in cooperation with "Chalmers University of Technology". Participating students complete the first two semesters at the University of Stuttgart. The final two semesters are completed at Chalmers University of Technology. Double degree graduates receive a degree in Materials Engineering from Chalmers and Materials Science from the University of Stuttgart.

The Department of Materials Science at the University of Stuttgart is part of a broad network of excellent research institutions (including two Max Planck Institutes). Research focuses: Development of new electrode materials for high-performance batteries; Development of proton and electron conductive perovskites for ceramic fuel cells; Development of new materials for hydrogen storage; Conceptual design of new examination procedures on an atomistic scale; Development and synthesis of bio-inspired materials; Computer simulation of materials