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Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures (COMMAS)
University of Stuttgart Stuttgart
Degree
Master of Science in COMMAS

[http://www.msc.commas.unistuttgart.de]

Course language(s)
English
[http://www.msc.commas.unistuttgart.de]
Language of instruction and examinations:
English
Classes are taught in English. However, students
who are proficient in the German language may
choose additional electives taught in German in
the second and third semesters. Although the
programme is taught in English, part of the
programme is German language classes.
Knowledge of the German language will help the
students during daily life and offers an
additional useful skill for their future. The first
two semesters are accompanied by German
language classes.
Admission semester
Winter semester only
Beginning
Winter semester - October
Programme duration
The entire Master's programme takes two years
(four semesters with 120 ECTS credits) including
a one-semester thesis. COMMAS was designed
to be a very compact graduate programme.
Prior to the first semester, a six-week intensive
German language course of 180 hours takes
place.

CONTACT
Universitt Stuttgart
Institut fr Mechanik
Fadi Aldakheel
Pfaffenwaldring 7
70569 Stuttgart
Fax. +49 (0) 7 11-68 56 63 47

E-mail
[mailto:mscinfo@commas.unistuttgart.de]
Course website
[http://www.msc.commas.unistuttgart.de]

Application deadline
All applicants: 15 February for the following
winter semester

Submit application to
Universitt Stuttgart
Institut fr Mechanik (Bauwesen)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Miehe

Course content
Computational Mechanics of Materials and
Structures is concerned with the simulation of
advanced engineering problems using modelling
techniques, computer implementation,
experimental verification and case study
investigation. This Master of Science
programme provides a basis in high-tech
engineering design for a broad spectrum of
applications.
This rapidly expanding area of science has
engendered a great many research activities
and is accompanied by strong international
collaborations.
Graduates of this unique Master's programme
will be qualified to find employment in a wide
range of professions, e.g. as research and
development engineers or technical consultants
and managers in industry, at laboratories or
universities.
The Master's programme attracts people who
already have finished other studies and wish to
gain expertise in the fertile field of
computational mechanics of materials and
structures.
Educational
organisation
The Master of Science programme is four
semesters long. During the first semester, all
students take the same modules and courses
and concentrate on the basics of mechanics,
statics and dynamics, numerical methods,
discretisation methods and software
engineering.
All courses not only provide an extensive
introduction but also a deep knowledge of the
most important areas in the field of
computational mechanics of materials and
structures.
During the second and third semesters, subjects
can be chosen from a large variety of courses.
In order to establish and promote international
interaction, further advanced subjects are
delivered in summer school by internationally
recognised experts.
The fourth semester is dedicated to the thesis. It
is embedded into the current scientific activities
of the participating research groups.
On successful completion of the programme
(120 ECTS credits), students are awarded a
Master of Science and will be entitled to
continue to study for a doctoral degree without
having to meet additional academic
requirements. Special PhD programmes in this
field are offered at the Universitt Stuttgart.
Study abroad unit(s)
A period of study abroad is not mandatory, but

Pfaffenwaldring 7
70550 Stuttgart
Germany

it is possible to write the Master's thesis at one

of the foreign partner institutions.
Internships
No internship required
Forms of assessment
- Written Exams
- oral Exams
- homework
ECTS credits
120
Course-related
German language
courses
Yes
Course objectives
Master of Science
Tuition fees
No tuition fees
Enrolment fees
Approx. 150 EUR per semester
Costs of living
To cover living expenses, you will need about
750 EUR per month. This is for rent (approx.
240-350 EUR), health insurance for non-EU
residents (approx. 75 EUR), the semester ticket
for public transport (180 EUR/six months), food
(approx. 200 EUR), other incidental expenses
and working materials (approx. 100 EUR).
Job opportunities
Owing to its location in the heart of one of
Europe's largest high-tech regions, there are
many opportunities to find employment.
Nevertheless, please do not come to Germany
expecting to be able to finance your entire
studies by working. The study load is very high
and it is not always easy to find a part-time job.
Non-EU citizens are allowed by law to work for a
maximum of 120 full days (240 half days) per
year. Students who are employed by the

university in one of the institutes or

departments ("Studentische Hilfskrfte") are
exempt from this regulation, but other
restrictions apply. You are not allowed to work
during the first year while attending a German
language class in preparation for the test of
German as a foreign language (TestDaF).
Language
requirements
A TOEFL (CB) score of 213 points or equivalent
test results (e.g. TOEFL IBT 80 or TOEFL PB 550,
IELTS Band 6.0) as proof of sufficient knowledge
of English
International students without prior knowledge
of the German language have to attend the
German intensive language course preceding
the programme in September.
Academic
requirements
BSc in engineering, natural sciences, or
equivalent
TOEFL, minimum 80 points (internet-based test)
or equivalent test results (e.g. TOEFL PB 550,
IELTS Band 6.0) as proof of sufficient knowledge
of English
Where to apply
Universitt Stuttgart
Institut fr Mechanik (Bauwesen)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Miehe
Pfaffenwaldring 7
70550 Stuttgart
Germany
Arrival support
A pick-up service is part of our welcome
package. If you wish, you will be contacted
before your departure, and if you arrive
between 8am and 8pm, you will be met at
Stuttgart airport or railway station and taken to
your accommodation. Your host partner will also
help you to deal with all formalities.
Services and support
for international
students
Cross-Cultural Mentoring Programme
The Office of International Affairs invites
international degree students to sign up for the
"Cross-Cultural Mentoring Programme". The
programme is intended to ease initial challenges
at the university as well as to offer study
information, counselling services, subject-

specific tutorials, courses and activities during

the whole study programme.
For further information, please contact:
heidenreich@ia.uni-stuttgart.de.
The Welcoming Service
The Office of International Affairs offers a
tutoring programme in order to support you with
all formalities at the beginning of your studies.
For further information, please visit our website:
http://www.ia.uni-stuttgart.de/internat/studieren
de
/services/tutorenprogramm/index.en.html [http:/
/www.ia.uni-stuttgart.de/internat/studierende/se
rvices/tutorenprogramm/index.en.html]
Accommodation
Both campuses in Stuttgart-Vaihingen and in
Stuttgart city centre have on-site halls of
residence. Dorm rooms (ranging from 240-350
EUR per month) are furnished, some are
equipped with a sink, and all have access to
kitchen and sanitary facilities, telephone, and
internet. From the campus in StuttgartVaihingen, the city of Stuttgart can be reached
by suburban railway within 10 minutes. If you
are under 30 years old and want to apply for a
room in one of the student dormitories, please
contact the student service:
Studentenwerk Stuttgart
Rosenbergstrae 18
70174 Stuttgart
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)7 11-9 57 44 70
Fax: +49 (0)7 11-9 57 44 50
Email: wohnen.sws@t-online.de
Internet:
http://www.sws-internet.de [http://www.sws-inte
rnet.de]
Course website
www.msc.commas.uni-stuttgart.de [http://www.
msc.commas.uni-stuttgart.de]
About the university
Universitt Stuttgart - A research university of
international standing
Universitt Stuttgart is a research-intensive
university with a focus on engineering and
science as well as outstanding departments in
the humanities, social sciences, and economics.
It has established itself as an internationally
renowned centre for research and training. The
high quality of research at Universitt Stuttgart
has just been rewarded in the second part of the
joint federal and state Excellence Initiative
Programme. A cluster of excellence in the field
of simulation technology as well as a graduate

school in advanced manufacturing engineering

have been selected for funding by the German
Research Foundation (DFG).
The university's joint projects with a number of
institutes, the Fraunhofer Society, the Max
Planck Society, the German Aerospace Centre
and many other research institutions make
Universitt Stuttgart a driving force in
technological innovation in one of Europe's most
dynamic high-tech regions.
Facts and figures
- approx. 27,000 students
- approx. 5,600 international students from
more than 100 countries
- more than 100 Bachelor's and Master's
programmes
- Master's programmes taught in English
- about 150 institutes in 10 faculties
A research university
The university constantly strives to react to the
dynamics of change in the knowledge society. It
ensures that, whenever required, its research
and teaching activities have an interdisciplinary
focus, and it makes use of the most modern
teaching technology (such as e-learning,
blended learning, and virtual classrooms). The
work of selected research centres and training
groups extends beyond the traditional limits of
individual faculties, conducting teaching and
research within a flexible framework in
pioneering fields of study.
Research centres such as the High Performance
Computing Center, the Institute for Visualisation
and Interactive Systems, the Stuttgart Research
Center Systems Biology or the German
Aerospace Center have set milestones in the
ongoing development of vital, cutting-edge
technologies.
In the subjects we teach, we have become one
of the most popular educational institutions in
the world. Around 27,000 students from more
than 100 different countries are enrolled in
courses offered by the 150 institutes in our 10
faculties. We have some 110 Bachelor's and
Master's degree programmes, including Master's
programmes taught in English.
Our Office of International Affairs provides a
"Cross-Cultural Mentoring Programme" as well
as a "Welcoming Service" for international
freshmen - including German language classes
for international students wishing to study for a
degree here.
Total number of
students
27,000
Total percentage of
international
students

20 %
About the city
The city of Stuttgart, with about 600,000
inhabitants, is the state capital of BadenWrttemberg. Situated in the valley of the River
Neckar, between the hills of the Swabian Alb
and the Black Forest, it is often called "the city
between forests and vineyards". A large number
of cultural highlights are to be found in the city,
including the State Opera, the famous ballet
founded by John Cranko, theatres, concert and
musical halls, art galleries, and various
museums. The Stuttgart region is one of
Europe's strongest high-tech regions specialised in industries such as car
manufacturing, environmental technologies,
machine tools, electronics, information and
communication technology. Many internationally
renowned companies such as Bosch, Daimler,
Porsche and IBM Germany have their
headquarters and factories in the greater
Stuttgart region. In addition, numerous smaller
companies producing machine tools, textiles,
precision instruments, and luxury items are
located here.

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