Battery Materials & Technology

Subjects: Materials;Engineering;Technology

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

Today, the University of Bayreuth stands among the top young universities globally, securing a prominent spot in the Times Higher Education magazine's "100 under 50" ranking. This list highlights the 100 best universities worldwide that were established less than 50 years ago. As a small yet distinguished campus university, Bayreuth prioritizes enhancing its high-quality infrastructure over mere growth. The university excels by focusing on both disciplinary and interdisciplinary strengths, ensuring its place among the international elite. One standout program is the "Battery Materials & Technology" degree, unique in Germany. This program thrives due to its close ties with the "Bavarian Centre for Battery Technology" (BayBatt). Here, the University of Bayreuth conducts extensive research, covering everything from battery materials and analytics to the development of intelligent, networked, and sustainable energy storage systems for the future.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

UNIcert III: Pass Cambridge Proficiency: Pass Cambridge Advanced: Grade B Cambridge First:Grade A IELTS: Band 7.5 TOEFL iBT: 95 TOEFL ITP: 627 German Abitur certificate is not automatically accepted, but can be submitted for examination if it expressly states the language level you have achieved, and this level is based on a KMK directive. When B2 is required UNIcert II: Pass or better Cambridge Proficiency: Pass or better Cambridge Advanced: Grade C or better Cambridge First:Grade B or better IELTS: Band 6.5 TOEFL iBT: 80 TOEFL ITP: 543 German Abitur certificate if it expressly states the language level you have achieved, and this level is based on a KMK directive.

Qualification Requirements

bachelor’s degree from the University of Bayreuth or any other German university in any of the following subject areas: Chemistry, Polymer and Colloid Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Material Science and Materials Engineering, Engineering Science or an equivalent degree from another university. This must include the following academic credits (total 22 credits): Chemistry (minimum 4) Physics (min. 5) and Mathematics (min. 8) for a total of 18 credits A larger number of credits in these areas (and especially Chemistry) is evaluated positively for admission. Equivalency If the bachelor’s degree is not from the University of Bayreuth, it will first be examined for equivalency to the abovementioned subject areas by the board of examiners prior to admission.