Non-Destructive Testing (M.Sc.)
Expert knowledge on an international level.
With its various methods non-destructive testing is a fundamental component of the quality assurance and control in many areas of the industry today. The step by step courses for examiners offered by the German Society for Non-Destructive Testing (DGZfP) are an established and good basis for operational practice. Increasingly, however, more complete testing strategies have to be developed and implemented. In Germany and many other parts of the world, no adequate academic training has been available for the required engineering personnel. This gap is closed by the university course offered by the Dresden International University (DIU).
The participants of the Master's program "Non-Destructive Testing" acquire sound basic and specialist knowledge in all areas of NDT (you will find further information in the overview of the study contents). Small groups enable efficient and individual learning, supported by sound scientific supervision in theoretical and practical exercises. Students are familiarized with modern equipment that is fundamental to all NDT methods. The practical exercises can take place in several laboratories. An example can be seen in the picture below, where a student is working in one of the laboratories of the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM).
Copyright: BAM
In addition to the scientific qualification, the graduates gain extended international and intercultural experience.
The first two semesters can also be completed online before the internships and thesis pending. Presence is only required during the examination periods in these two semesters.
Successful graduates qualify for a career in a variety of very different companies in the fields of transport, energy (including nuclear energy), chemistry, micro- and nanoelectronics as well as public safety institutions and much more.
The program is tailored for an advanced specialization in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and civil engineering and leads to promising careers.
Target Group
This course is designed for successful graduates, from engineering, materials science, geoscience, applied physics or related fields and also for people who are working already in the NDT field and those who are seeking careers and advanced specialization in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, as well as in highly diverse companies in transportation, energy (including nuclear), chemistry, micro- and nanoelectronics, and public safety facilities, and more. The successful completion of the degree entitles the student to work in the research field as well as in practice in industry.
Advantages
Overview of the study contents
Module 1 - Material Science (6 ECTS)
- Metallic Materials
- Polymer Materials
- Polymer Composites
Module 2 - Measurement Techniques (6 ECTS)
- Measurement Techniques
Module 3 - Mechanics (6 ECTS)
- Sound & Vibration
- Fatigue & Fractur
Module 4 - Numerical Methods & Signal Processing (6 ECTS)
- Numerical Methods and Signal Processing
- Laboratory on Signal Processing & Numerical Simulation
Module 5 - Introduction into NDT & Quality Management (6 ECTS)
- Introduction into NDT
- Quality Management
Module 6 - Acoustic Methods (6 ECTS)
- Fundamentals of Acoustic Methods & Ultrasonic
- Phased Array & Imaging
Module 7 - Electromagnetic Methods (6 ECTS)
- Electrotechnical Fundamentals
- Eddy Current & Microwaves
Module 8 - Radiological Methods (6 ECTS)
- Radiological Basics
- Tomography & Imaging
Module 9 - Optical Methods (6 ECTS)
- Optics
- Optoelectronics
Module 10 - Thermal & Microscopical Methods (6 ECTS)
- Thermography
- Microscopy
Module 11 - BC-Course
- BC-Course
Module 12 - Research Internship (15 ECTS)
- Research internship
Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)
- Thesis
- Colloquium
Extracurricular Activities
- German Course
- Cultural Team Competences
- Scientific Working
Student voices about the NDT programme
Scientific Director

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Leyens
Inhaber der Professur für Werkstofftechnik
Institutsleiter Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik IWS
Lecturers & Experts (Extract)
Lukasz Ambrozinski - Department of Robotics and Mechatronics AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
Dr. Carsten Becker-Willinger -Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien gGmbH, Saarbrücken, Germany
Prof. Dr. Uwe Ewert -formerly Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfung, Berlin, Germany
Dirk Henn -Fraunhofer-Institut for Non-Destructive Testing IZFP, Saarbrücken, Germany
Prof. Dr. Johann Hinken -FI Test- und Messtechnik GmbH, Magdeburg, Germany
Dr. Ralf Holstein -Managing Director of DGZfP Ausbildung und Training GmbH, Berlin, Germany
Dr. Malgorzata Kopycinska-Müller - Fraunhofer IKTS, Dresden, Germany (Microscopy)
Prof. Dr. Andrzej Klepka -Department of Robotics and Mechatronics AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
Dr. Andreas Kupsch -Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfung, Berlin, Germany
Prof. Dr. Christian Kübel - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany (Microscopy)
Dr. Fabien Léonard -University of Manchester, UK
Prof. Dr. Michael Schuth -Hochschule Trier, Germany
Prof. Dr. Volker Trappe -Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfung, Berlin, Germany
Prof. Frank Walther -TU Dortmund University, Dortmund, Germany
Dr. Mathias Ziegler -Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfung, Berlin, Germany
Dr. Uwe Zscherpel - Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, Berlin, Germany
Admission requirements
- Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree (4 years or 180 credit points) preferably in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, material sciences , geological science, applied physics as well as related subjects
- Proficiency in English language (level IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT79)
- Practical experience in non-destructive testing (NDT) or even destructive testing is advantageous
Scholarship Information:
- Various kinds of DAAD funding for foreign students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organisations.
- IAEA Scholarship up tp 20,000 €:
- IAEA (Internat. Atomic Energy Agency) has been offering again the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship (MSCF) for which suitable female candidates can apply
- IAEA General Fellowship Programme
- More information: Please contact our Study Advisory Team via mail studyadvisory@di-uni.de
- Germany Scholarship / "Deutschland Stipendium": Students enrolled at Dresden International University are supported by the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship programme. Prerequisites are excellent performance and above-average commitment.
- Apply for the Deutschlandstipendium and secure financial support for your studies.
- Send us a overview regarding your personal situation, professional achievements, grade of the first degree programme and your extracurricular and extra-occupational commitment: studyadvisory@di-uni.de
- Please use the Application form "Deutschland Stipendium".
- General Information “Deutschlandstipendium”
Overview
- Degree:
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Place of study:
- Dresden and Online
- Start of study:
- 01. October 2025
- Duration:
- 4 semesters
- Credit points:
- 120 points
- program type:
- full time
- Tuition fee:
- 895 € per month
- FINANCING AVAILABLE
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flexible learning
The lectures take place for the most part in presence and online. Study materials are made available to students to enable asynchronous self-organized learning. Lecture-free period phases during the summer and Christmas periods.
in-depth expert knowledge
The team of lecturers in the program includes both top-class scientists and experienced practitioners. In this way, well-founded information from science and research is combined with a high degree of practical relevance.
extensive exchange
Participants in this course come from a wide variety of fields and can greatly benefit from diverse learning groups, to expand their horizon. We offer interdisciplinary exchange in a relaxed atmosphere.