Master of Science in Leichtbau und Verbundwerkstoffe

The Master's degree in "Lightweight Engineering & Composites" is intended for engineers and graduates of mathematics and natural sciences with professional experience, who would like to gain a qualification in the area of composites via the professional development route. The particular focus of the study program is on both carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP, colloquially known as "carbon") and glass fiber-reinforced plastics (GFRP).

A Master's qualification will open up the best possible career prospects, with the CFRP branch of the economy alone being forecast to grow by 10 percent a year. The high demand for specialists in composites is therefore bound to continue to increase in the future.

Your Benefits

• Study program unique in the whole of Europe
• Best possible career prospects in aircraft construction, automotive engineering, machine construction, wind turbine construction, and many other industries
• Professional development study program in block and weekend courses
• Up-to-date content provided by professors with practical experience
• Collaborative partners like Airbus, DLR, and Fraunhofer Institute in the immediate neighborhood of the campus
• Selected management content in the study program
• Individual supervision in small learning groups
• Specialization in the Key Technology Field of CFRP

The University offers the professional development engineering program, leading to a Master of Science (M.Sc.), in "Lightweight Engineering & Composites" at PFH Hansecampus Stade. It is accredited by the Accreditation Agency ASIIN and state-recognized.

Triple-Award Program

The Triple-Award program lasts for three semesters with a total of 90 ECTS. It has been developed with international engineering graduates in mind who are seeking to gain expertise in the exciting field of composites and who have an affinity towards Germany. Its full-time nature and its inclusion of management courses and intensive German language training are designed to give international students the full student experience and to increase their employability in Germany, Europe, and worldwide. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a fully accredited and state-recognized Master of Science degree in Composites, a Management Certificate, and a German Language Certificate.

Study at PFH!

The university’s philosophy is that personal mastery, academic excellence, and practical knowledge and experience are essential to becoming a responsibly-acting professional. This may only be achieved through individual attention combined with theoretically founded and practice-oriented teaching. With career and coaching services as well as individual mentoring embedded into the university’s structure, all study programs are characterized by their practical and economic relevance, their internationality and a pronounced orientation towards careers.

Campuses and Areas of Study

PFH Campus - Göttingen

**Business | Administration | Management

In Göttingen, we offer thre of our master programmes: General Management M.Sc, Master of Business Administration and User Experience Management & Design M.Sc.

The Master's degree in General Management enables you to add academic depth to specialist focus areas from the basic study programme or to add further focus areas. In addition, it focuses on Corporate Management and Accounting.

Our cutting-edge MBA programme is designed to boost your business and leadership skills, paving the way for a national or international career in just 3 semesters. Not only will you expand your knowledge of economic contexts, but you'll also gain important tools for a business-focused career.

One of the goals of the Master's degree in User Experience Management & Design os to ensure that your program or app makes it into the group of satisfied customers. You will also learn how to develop a business model that is sustainable in the digital world, as well as other topics that will help you create a successful business model.

PFH Hansecampus - Stade

**Engineering | Business | Technology

In Stade, we offer four of our Master programmes.

• M.Sc. Lightweight Engineering and Composites
• M.Sc. Industrial Engineering
• M.Sc. Digitalization and Automation
• M.Sc. New Mobility - Micromobility

PFH Hansecampus Stade is located in CFK-Valley, a world-leading cluster of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) technology, and comprises 3,000sqm of lecture halls, conference and seminar rooms, and state-of-the-art laboratories. Home to key operations of Airbus and over 100 other European companies in the field of composites, all CFRP process chain stages including R&D, production and recycling take place here. With a 1,000-year-old history and high density of high-tech industries, Stade is a city that hovers between tradition and innovation.

As part of the metropolitan region of Hamburg, Stade provides an ideal location for industry and science while offering its inhabitants of about 50,000 the advantages of both a small town and a big city. Short distances combined with an excellent infrastructure provide ideal conditions for living, working and studying. Moreover, the old town center, its street cafés, and bars lend Stade a unique and charming character.