Non-Destructive Testing (M.Sc.)

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.

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.

Admission requirements for studying at the DIU

• 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

 

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