Battery Materials and Technology, Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The interdisciplinary Master's degree programme provides students with the necessary battery know-how of the entire value chain: from the electrode and separator materials to the battery pack in the e-car. The teaching of scientific specifics and competencies in the field of battery technology also takes into account subject-specific requirements and qualification paths, and offers excellent career prospects in industry and research for our graduates.

The Master's degree programme takes 4 semesters (2 years).

In their first semester, students take alignment modules, taking into account their previous education, in those areas in which they have not yet gained sufficient familiarity. Considering the subject breadth, first semester also provides students with battery-specific basic knowledge and initial interdisciplinary in-depth knowledge in the areas of battery system technology, battery materials, and electrochemistry.

In the compulsory curriculum of their second semester, all students extend their knowledge of the material and system side of the battery as well, as the internal processes within a battery cell, in order to gain an overall understanding of the battery. Meanwhile, the compulsory elective modules allow individual in-depth to pursue your specialization.

The third semester is characterized by the joint seminar with the related degree programme "Batterietechnik" and the research modules. With them, you gain insight into current research and apply what you have learned.

The programme concludes with the master's thesis.

Today, the University of Bayreuth belongs to the top group of young universities and occupies a top position in the worldwide ranking "100 under 50" of the Times Higher Education magazine. This ranking identifies the 100 best universities worldwide that were founded less than 50 years ago. As a small and fine campus university, the University does not focus on growth, but concentrates on expanding its high-quality infrastructure. In doing so, the University of Bayreuth focuses on disciplinary and interdisciplinary priorities that allow it to be among the best internationally.

The "Battery Materials & Technology" degree programme at the University of Bayreuth is unique in Germany. It benefits from the close connection to the "Bavarian Centre for Battery Technology" (BayBatt) where the University of Bayreuth is conducting intensive research from battery materials and analytics to intelligent, networked, and sustainable energy storage systems for the future.

A current estimate for the global demand of batteries for electric vehicles, stationary storage, and consumer electronics assumes an increase by a factor of nearly 15 by 2030. This enormous growing demand is leading currently to a massive expansion of production capacity throughout Europe and the rest of the world, requiring many more highly-qualified specialists with the necessary battery know-how. Modern, powerful, and sustainably produced batteries are keys for a clean energy future. These are excellent prospects for you, because your Master’s degree equips you for exciting tasks in industry and research.

Doing a doctorate at the University of Bayreuth

"Battery Materials and Technology" has scientific orientation and is well suited for applicants which want to pursue a PhD as follow up. Benefit from the close link to the "Bavarian Centre for Battery Technology" (BayBatt) and be part of the next generation of highly qualified battery researchers!

The University of Bayreuth Graduate School supervises doctoral students of all subjects who are pursuing a doctorate in a structured programme or at one of the University's seven faculties. We facilitate scientific exchange even in the earliest phase of independent research, and complement the interdisciplinary education of doctoral students with additional teaching and training opportunities. Our aim is to create the perfect research and learning conditions for them.

Further information

• BayBatt website
• Individual research fellowships (full support) will be available for excellent applicants.

Semester fee

The University of Bayreuth does not charge tuition fees. However, every student must pay the semester fee. This includes the fees for the Studentenwerk Oberfranken and the semester ticket for the use of public transport in the city of Bayreuth and in many parts of the regional transport system.

The module handbook provides an overview of the various modules that must be taken in a degree programme. It contains all the important explanations on the requirements and types of module examinations as well as on the intermediate or final examinations and serves as a kind of study guide for orientation.

Examination regulations lay down the content and structure of a specific degree programme in a legally binding manner. They must be approved by the Ministry of Science or accredited by an accreditation agency.