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Universität des Saarlandes
PhD German + English Engineering

Transatlantic Double Bachelor's in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (Atlantis)Transatlantic Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (Atlantis)

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About the Program

The Atlantis Bachelor's degree programme enables students of Materials Science and Engineering who are studying at Saarland University (UdS) to spend a year studying in the USA. There, in addition to the German degree in MWWT, they receive a further degree from Oregon State University in mechanical engineering. Students starting at Oregon State University with mechanical engineering spend the third year of studies at the Saarland University (UdS) to acquire the degree in materials science. The coursework is defined on the basis of six fields of knowledge. Each of them will contribute a certain percentage to the overall learning outcome. Mathematics and Fundamentals of Natural Science (20%) Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals (15%) Core Materials Science (13%) Advanced Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (20%) Foreign Language (10%) Baccalaureate Core Courses (22%)

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Master's degree in a related field and acceptance by a supervisor (Doktorvater/Betreuer).

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Mechanical Engineering

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Transatlantic Double Bachelor's in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (Atlantis) at Universität des Saarlandes

Is Transatlantic Double Bachelor's in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (Atlantis) at Universität des Saarlandes taught in German or English? ▼

This PhD programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Transatlantic Double Bachelor's in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (Atlantis) programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Transatlantic Double Bachelor's in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (Atlantis) at Universität des Saarlandes? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Transatlantic Double Bachelor's in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (Atlantis)? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität des Saarlandes — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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