Nanotechnology
(Master of Science)

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Course type

Postgraduate studies (Master)

Standard Course Duration

4 semesters

Course Start

Winter semester, Summer semester

Language of Instruction

German, English

Language Requirements

Instruction language: German
German HZB: none
International application: German C1
Instruction language: English
English B2
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Admission

Unrestricted admission

International

Stay abroad possible, but not obligatory.

Short Description

The interdisciplinary and international Master’s degree programme in Nanotechnology provides students with excellent conditions for future research work. The degree programme is run jointly by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics and the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Leibniz Universität Hannover has state-of-the-art facilities for cutting-edge research and high-quality teaching in nanotechnology, owing to the Hannover Production Technology Centre (PZH) and the Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE), which was launched in 2010.

Further information for students on the website of the Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering

Course Content

Compulsory area: Methods of Nanotechnology
Specialisation areas:
Physical Chemistry of Nanomaterials
Inorganic Chemistry of Nanomaterials
Lasers and Photonics
Solar and Materials Physics
Micro- and Nanoelectronics
Chip Engineering
Microfabrication Technology
Quantum Technologies
Laboratories in the fields of solid-state physics, semiconductor technology, sensor technology, microtechnology, solar energy and chip design

Course Structure

In addition to the compulsory area of expertise in “Methods of Nanotechnology” in which students acquire key methodological knowledge, three optional areas of expertise are chosen as specialisations.

Provision is made for three laboratory practicals in the practical part of the Master’s degree programme. The Master’s thesis phase lasts six months and can be undertaken at one of the numerous, modernly equipped institutes and research facilities within the departments of Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics.

The Master’s degree programme is rounded off by courses that students choose from Leibniz Universiyt Hannover’s lecture programme (Studium Generale), enabling them to complete their education to suit their personal interests.

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	CP
Compulsory module "Methods of Nanotechnology"	Physical Materials Chemistry Quantum Structure Devices				11
3 Compulsory elective modules	Areas of specialisation: Physical Chemistry of Nanomaterials, Inorganic Chemistry of Nanomaterials, Lasers and Photonics, Solar and Materials Physics, Micro- and Nanoelectronics, Chip-Engineering, Micro-manufacturing Technology, Biomedical Engineering and Quantum Technologies				39-48
Elective modules	Elective modules in the fields of chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and physics, in accordance with the current examination regulations				13-22
Studium Generale	Courses totalling at least 6 LP. For the Studium Generale, students are free to choose from the university’s full range of courses, provided that the courses are awarded credit points. These modules are counted as academic achievements in the Master’s programme without being graded.				6
3 Laboratories	Advanced Solid-State Physics Laboratory, Semiconductor Technology Laboratory, Sensors Laboratory – Measurement of Non-Electrical Quantities, Microtechnology Laboratory Course, Block Course ‘Practical Laboratory and Simulation Work in Solar Energy’, ‘Microelectronics – Chip Design’ Laboratory				12-13
Master’s thesis				Master’s thesis 6 months	30

Recommended Abilities

A broad fundamental knowledge of science and engineering.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Master’s degree in Nanotechnology who wish to pursue a doctorate find that Hannover offers excellent conditions for further research. In industry, career opportunities are open to graduates in the chemical industry, physics, electronics and semiconductor technology, in mechanical engineering as well as in biomedical engineering. They may also find employment with environmental authorities involved in environmental assessment.

Admission requirements and application

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a related field of study. The minimum requirement in the previous study programme is at least

15 ECTS credits in mathematics
15 ECTS-LP in one of the subjects chemistry, physics, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering and
at least 10 ECTS-LP in each of the other three subjects.

Further details on admission can be found in the admission regulations.

For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:

Application Deadlines

First-year students (application from non-EU countries: VPD from uni-assist is required)

1 June – 15 July of the year for the winter semester
1 December – 15 January of the year for the summer semester

Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application in a higher semester), (application from non-EU countries: VPD from uni-assist is required)