This English-taught MSc focuses on the development and implementation of numerical methods and simulation techniques to tackle complex engineering challenges. You will learn practical, high-performance approaches to model, analyse, predict and validate how materials and structures behave — skills that are applicable across nearly every engineering discipline. The curriculum is strongly interdisciplinary, taught in close cooperation between the faculties of Civil, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
The programme emphasizes research and hands-on simulation work, with strong links to local and international research centres and industrial partners. That combination readies graduates for a wide range of roles: industry positions that require advanced simulation expertise (for example, vehicle crash simulation or predicting material failure), applied work in biomechanics or functional materials for robotics, as well as academic or laboratory careers at universities and research institutes. The programme also offers opportunities to pursue research projects and collaborate with faculty and external partners.
Official admission rules are set by the university; however, successful applicants commonly present:
If you plan to apply, check the university’s official admissions page for exact entry requirements, deadlines and document formats.
Overview The Master of Science in Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures is a four-semester, 120 ECTS programme that builds a strong foundation in computational methods for engineering materials and structural mechanics, then allows students to specialise through elective courses and research. In the first semester all students follow the same compulsory modules (30 ECTS), which cover the fundamentals of mechanics, engineering materials, numerical methods, discretisation schemes and scientific programming. These core courses give both a broad introduction and in-depth exposure to the main topics in computational mechanics of materials and structures.
In semesters two and three, students choose from a wide range of advanced courses to tailor their profile toward modelling, simulation or material-focused research. To foster international exposure and high-level instruction, advanced topics are also taught by internationally recognised experts as part of a summer school programme. The final (fourth) semester is devoted to an individual Master’s thesis that is embedded within the active research of participating groups, giving hands-on experience in academic or applied research.
On successful completion of the programme (120 ECTS), graduates receive a Master of Science degree and are eligible to proceed to doctoral studies without additional academic requirements; specialised PhD programmes in this field are also available at the university.
Key modules and learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Program structure — concise requirements
Applicants must hold a qualifying Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a closely related discipline. The degree should provide the academic background needed for advanced study in computational mechanics of materials and structures and will be evaluated during the application review.
All application steps, specific eligibility criteria, required supporting documents, and deadlines are listed on the COMMAS programme website. International applicants should confirm that their prior degree is recognized or equivalent under the programme’s assessment procedure.
If you are unsure whether your qualification meets the entry standard or which documents to include, contact the programme’s admissions office via the contact details provided on the website well before the application deadline.
Winter Semester (International)
15 February 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 February 2027
Graduates are prepared for technical and research roles across industry sectors that rely on computational modelling — for example automotive crash simulation, structural failure prediction, biomedical tissue modelling, and development of functional materials for robotics. The programme’s strong computational and programming training equips students for roles in R&D, simulation engineering and product development.
Because the degree is research-oriented and awards 120 ECTS, graduates are also well-prepared to continue directly into doctoral programmes and research positions at universities, laboratories and research centres.
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