Universität des Saarlandes (Germany)
Luleå Tekniska Universitet (Sweden)
Université de Lorraine (France)
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain)
Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria)
Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy)

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering – AMASE

International Master in Materials Science and Engineering

The AMASE programme is a joint master programme in the field of Materials Science and Engineering offered by six European universities:

• Universität des Saarlandes (Germany)
• Luleå Tekniska Universitet (Sweden)
• Université de Lorraine (France)
• Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain)
• Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria)
• Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy)

Students attend courses at two of the universities in the Consortium. They spend the first two semesters at their chosen Entrance University and the third semester at one of the other five partner universities. In the 4th semester the master's thesis is written at one of the two chosen universities. The language of instruction is English in Luleå, Leoben and Padua, German in Saarbrücken, Spanish in Barcelona and French in Nancy. The programme takes two years, including six months of working on a master's thesis.

The aim of the master programme is to provide:

• A well-integrated language and intercultural experience
• Education in close relation to the research activities of the six consortium members
• Education in advanced materials, to enhance the innovation potential of the students in their future activities
• Preparation of students for life-long learning in new places/different cultures and new education/work systems
• Enhancement of networking activities within the EU and with third countries in the field of research and education.

At the end of the course, the students obtain a double Master’s Degree awarded by the two universities where they studied.


Admission requirements

Admission requirements are a Bachelor of Science or similar degree in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related disciplines with thorough training in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and a basic knowledge of the structure and behaviour of materials (3 year minimum study period).

For all universities with classes taught in English (LTU, MUL, UNIPD), an English at B2 level is required and can be demonstrated by the following language certificates: TOEFL IBT: 90 or IELTS 6.5 or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English or Proficiency in English.

For students going to France, a B2 level of French is required and can be demonstrated with a passed DELF 2 test or TCF (B2).

For students going to Spain, a B2 level of Spanish is required and can be demonstrated with a passed DELE intermedio test.

For students going to Germany, a B1 level of German is required and can be demonstrated by any of the following tests: TestDaf (Level TDN 3**), Goethe or Telc certificate (B1 or higher), or a passed DSH 1 or DSD II test result. At the end of the master’s degree a proof of a B2 level of German is required in order to obtain the degree.


About the Consortium of Universities

The Master is conducted by a consortium of 6 renowned European universities in Germany, Sweden, France, Spain, Austria, Italy

Saarland University (UdS)

Saarland University (UdS)is located in Saarbrücken, Germany, which is in the three-border triangle close to France and Luxembourg. In only two hours, you can reach Paris, Luxemburg City, Brussels, Frankfurt and many other German cities and you can even get to the international low-cost airport of Frankfurt Hahn within an hour and a half.

The city of Saarbrücken has approximately 180.000 inhabitants and hosts about 17.000 students, 22% of them being international students. It has a lot to offer: several theatres with free entry for students, including opera and dance shows; five cinemas with popular and alternative programmes; great outdoor activities in the forests and on the Saar river; a rich cultural programme for international students offered by the UdS International office; and, of course, a lively nightlife.

Luleå University of Technology (LTU)

Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is situated in the North of Sweden and is home to about 18.000 students. Luleå is the seat of the Norrbotten County Administration and has a population of about 75.000.

The city centre is on a peninsula, so water plays an important part in the lives of Luleå’s inhabitants. The Luleå archipelago has over 500 islands.

The city has developed into a technological centre in the North of Sweden. The most important cornerstones of this development are metallurgy, education and research, as well as good communications, where Luleå University of Technology has played an important role. The city of Luleå is home to the main campus of Luleå University of Technology – LTU.

Lorraine University (UL)

Lorraine University (UL) is located in the heart of an attractive cross-border region in the Eastern part of France, the territory is ideally placed for international exchanges. The university is home to 60.000 students, and it is the leading French university for Erasmus outgoing mobility with 10.000 international students.

Nancy is a city of about 105.000 inhabitants in the old town and city centre and about 400.000 inhabitants in the urban area. More than 1 out of 5 inhabitants is a student, which makes Nancy a very dynamic city for students.

Although its roots lie in the 11th century, the city is full of liveliness and youthful spirit.

Those seeking an interesting combination of student and cultural activities will enjoy visiting Nancy. With its opera, museums, theatres, several famous music festivals (Nancy Jazz Pulsation, Au fond du jardin du Michel, Les nuits de stan …), many houses for culture and youth presenting a large variety of activities, Nancy is ranked the best city in France (of 250.000 to 500.000 citizens) for cultural attractions.

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC) The UPC has a widespread presence in Catalonia, Spain, with nine campuses located in Barcelona and nearby towns.

The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) is a university with a consolidated worldwide reputation and an international vision that generates technological innovation and attracts talent. The objectives of UPC are based on internationalization, as it is Spain’s technical university with the highest number of international PhD students and the highest number of international Master’s Degree students (more than 2.000 foreign students from all over the world enrolling each year). Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and with a population of about 1.620.000 citizens, the second largest city in Spain.

Barcelona is a bilingual city: Catalan and Spanish are both official languages and widely spoken. Barcelona is the most popular tourist destination in Spain (with over 5 million tourists every year). It is a city full of interesting museums, expositions, beautiful architecture, venues for music and theatre as well as sports events. As Barcelona is surrounded by beaches and mountains, there are many possibilities to spend some time outside the city and enjoy nature.

Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL)

Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) is in Leoben, which is a city in the state of Styria in central Austria. It is located on the Mur river and has a population of about 25,000. Walking around the beautiful city you can find numerous historic sites with medieval buildings reflecting its large history dating from 1263 as well as modern museums and contemporary restaurants.

Even though Leoben is the hometown of many other great festivals, nightclubs and shopping passages; this city also portraits a beautiful landscape - forest, mountains, rivers. Take a break and go hiking or river rafting! Also explore the numerous bike routes in Leoben and enjoy riding your bicycle along the Mur river as sport or recreation.

Leoben hosts the Montanuniversität Leoben, an international institution specialized on mining, metallurgy and materials. It is the home of approx. 4,000 students from all around the world.

University of Padua (UNIPD)

University of Padua (UNIPD) represents one of Europe's oldest and most renowned universities - It was founded in Italy in 1222 by students and lecturers in a bid to spread freedom of thought within study and teaching.

A city definable as truly student-friendly, Padua hosts over 70,000 students within a population of little more than 210,000 inhabitants: these are the numbers depicting one of the oldest university towns, where student and city life coexist in close proximity on a daily basis.

The student-filled piazzas, the open air of the river banks enjoyed by joggers, a summer aperitif on the Piovego waterfront, not to mention an abundance of cultural, musical and sporting events... all features of a vibrant and welcoming city where students can spend time in places full of history, art and beauty, like the Botanical Garden where they can go free of charge.

The University of Padua is a leading international university for research – it is is one of the most cited universities in the world. Academic staff develop ground-breaking research tackling global challenges and supporting the advancement of knowledge, science and society.

The University is recognised as the best university in Italy for research quality (ANVUR 2018). On top of that UNIPD offers excellent service quality - 90% of students are highly satisfied with their academic career and student experience at the University of Padua (National Graduate Survey, Almalaurea 2019).