Engineering and Materials Science

In the first two semesters of the joint-degree Bachelor's program in Engineering and Materials Science, PLUS teaches the scientific basics of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer-aided measurement technology and data acquisition (including programming skills). There are courses that have a so-called connecting function that enables students to establish contact with TUM at this stage. These courses are designed and taught jointly by lecturers from both universities and are offered in hybrid form. In addition, TUM teaches initial engineering content in digital form (live transmission, teaching videos, blended learning concepts). In the third and fourth semesters, TUM teaches the engineering fundamentals of technical mechanics, machine elements, production engineering, process engineering, and simulation technology. It focuses on expanding knowledge in materials science. Soft skills are also offered, focusing on presentation, communication, and teamwork. Similarly, PLUS hybrid courses are made available as live streams and recordings from Salzburg. In the subsequent fifth and sixth semesters, the students choose, as part of an elective module, which specialization and thus also at which university (PLUS or TUM) they want to continue their studies and where they want to complete their final Bachelor's thesis. In addition, during the lecture-free period of study, students must complete (at least) 6 weeks of compulsory work experience in a relevant subject in the sense of full-time employment. This practice serves to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the degree program. Information on the structure and content of the compulsory work placement can be found on the PLUS website. The standard study period for the Bachelor's degree course in Engineering and Materials Science is 6 semesters. The course begins in Salzburg, where the first two semesters are devoted to mathematics and the basics of natural sciences. Students then move to Munich to spend the following two semesters learning engineering methods at TUM. The fifth semester includes compulsory practical work, which is supplemented by various elective modules. The final semester consists of the Bachelor's thesis, which can be completed in Salzburg or Munich.