Shape your future at the University of Siegen
The Master’s degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is designed to give you a solid foundation in the scientific and technical aspects and enables specialization in the physical, chemical, and engineering fundamentals of nanoscience.
The program is interdisciplinary, bringing together chemists, electrical engineers, and physicists to work closely as a team. It aims to provide students with current knowledge in nanoscience and nanotechnology and to develop their ability to apply this knowledge effectively to new challenges. Students gain deep scientific expertise, including communication skills, enabling them to conduct independent, scientific work across traditional discipline boundaries and to develop, assess, and implement new methods.
Our research center, INCYTE, will open in autumn 2025. This cutting-edge facility offers 600 m² of cleanroom space dedicated to the active production of nano-circuits and devices, such as smart cameras and sensors. INCYTE is equipped with advanced electron microscopy and nanoanalytics tools (including TEM, SEM, and FIB) to study materials and structures down to the atomic level. The center also features level 2 biological laboratories for investigating and handling advanced biochemical systems and sensors for biomedical applications. These facilities are accessible to our students, who engage in pioneering research through internships, experimental courses, and hands-on laboratory projects.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
Yes -
Language of instruction
English
Career Prospects
The master’s degree program in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology aims to equip students with the professional qualifications needed for careers as scientists in the nanoscience and nanotechnology fields. It also prepares them for independent doctoral research across sub-disciplines such as physics, chemistry, and engineering. The program's goal is to develop future leaders for industry, business, public authorities, and academia.
Course Content and Focus
The master's degree program in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is designed depending on the previous bachelor's degree. The course comprises an alignment block (24 CP) corresponding to the student's previous education, a general compulsory area with six modules (42 CP), a core elective area (24 CP), and the Master's Thesis (30 CP).
Study Phase II
1st - 2nd Semesters
In the first semester, students complete an alignment block designed to provide a foundational understanding of the key subfields within chemistry, electrical engineering, and physics as they pertain to nanoscience. During the second semester, students engage in required courses titled Nanochemistry and Physics of Nanoelectronic Devices. Additionally, two practical courses—Micro and Nanotechnology and Nanosynthesis, Nanosafety, and Nanoanalytics—are offered, covering experimental methods in nanoscience, including nanotoxicology, at the University of Siegen.
Study Phase II
3rd - 4th semester
In the third semester, students have the opportunity to choose from a broad selection of elective courses. Concurrently, they complete the required module Photonic Devices and undertake a research internship worth 12 credit points in working groups, preparing them for the Master’s Thesis. Finally, in the fourth semester, the Master’s Thesis, valued at 30 credit points, is the central component of the research-focused curriculum and the development of key qualifications.
- The Nanoscience and Nanotechnology degree program always starts in the winter semester. Applicants with a subject-specific university entrance qualification (fachgebundener Hochschulreife) must meet specific admission requirements:
- 1. Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, or electrical engineering with a grade of 2.7 or better.
- For other bachelor's degrees (with a grade of 2.7 or better), it is possible to qualify on the basis of letters of recommendation and/or an interview with academic assessors.
- 2. Knowledge of English (not required for students with Abitur in the EU and from English-speaking countries).
Why choose Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of Siegen?
- Individual mentoring from distinguished professors and leading researchers in small class settings
- A broad selection of specialization opportunities, such as chemistry, electronics, and nanophysics
- Comprehensive laboratory internships providing hands-on preparation for future careers
- Close links to teaching chairs, offering diverse student opportunities for part-time work and academic projects
- Smooth start to your studies with a carefully coordinated timetable for easy orientation
