Institut für Werkstoffe und Oberflächen

The Institut für Werkstoffe und Oberflächen at the Fachhochschule Kiel studies application-oriented materials and material properties. One focus is on metallic materials and their surfaces.

In our research and development projects we are open to cooperation with external partners. Working together with companies is particularly important to us.

The institute has extensively equipped laboratories for preparation, characterization and materials testing.

In teaching, we provide education in a wide range of materials science topics. This includes the fundamentals in compulsory subjects as well as various specialized electives. The courses usually comprise lectures, exercises and laboratories. In addition, there are opportunities for bachelor and master students to work on projects, student research projects and final theses. Further information can be found on the lecturers' pages.