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Study Materials Science in Germany: 53 Universities with 73 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)

Updated: 04-20-2024 | Reading Time: 5 minutes

Germany is a unique location to study an English-taught Master’s degree in Materials Science. Programs offered often teach their students broad and interdisciplinary knowledge of the topic, but you can also find courses with a focus on specific materials. Thus, you can find a program that specializes precisely in your area of interest.

Graduates of Materials Science can profit from a very attractive job market in Germany and may end up working in the automotive industry, in the medical technology industry or the recycling industry. Furthermore, Materials Science degrees in Germany hold a high reputation internationally and can significantly advance students’ chances to find employment anywhere in the world.

You should also note that the future of STEM subjects is bright in Germany and supported by the German leadership, who launched a network to support this subject group in 2008. Browse your options in the StudyFinder and discover which program will be the perfect fit for you!

Overview

masters
73

Study Programs in English

universities
53

Universities

ranking
28

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (56 programs for EU citizens, 47 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

€ 9,000 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between April 21 and April 19

Summer Semester

between April 30 and April 15

View all 73 courses still open for next intake

Top-ranked German Universities in Materials Science

#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 6,000 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52
#74Times Higher Education Ranking
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #128
#83Times Higher Education Ranking
Freie Universität Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 38,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #127
#351-400Times Higher Education Ranking
Justus Liebig University Giessen

public University

No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #396, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #601-700

Tuition Fees

56
47
14
3
7
10

3 English Degree Programs for Materials Science in Germany

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Be part of a chemistry program highly focused on materials and processesBe part of a top university of technologyParticipate in a highly international university and study program
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Become an expert in Landscape ArchitectureStand out from the crowdLive in the center of Germany

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open Programs

Application Requirements

Master’s degrees in Materials Science typically admit students who have an academic degree in a related subject such as Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or some engineering degrees. For most programs, entrance tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, students must simply submit required documents (first degree certificate and a transcript of records). These typically include your CV, a letter of motivation and sometimes letters of reference. Additionally, you will have to prove your English language abilities with a language certificate.

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Application Modes

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
27.4% local admission restriction (local NC)
8.2% no admission restriction, but ability test
47.9% no admission restriction
16.5% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

79.5% directly at University
9.6% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
23.3% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Materials Science in Germany

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Learn unique aspects of sustainable chemistryStudy in cooperation with the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative CenterBenefit from the program’s blended learning format
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Learn to Address Global ChallengesStrong Industry ConnectionsBecome a Leader of Tomorrow
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Become an expert in BiofabricationAccess fascinating career opportunitiesStudy in the beautiful Bayreuth area

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

5 (2 programs )

Minimum:

70 (2 programs )

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program )

Maximum:

7 (2 programs )

Maximum:

100 (1 program )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (13 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

5 (2 programs )

Maximum:

7 (2 programs )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

70 (2 programs )

Maximum:

100 (1 program )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (13 programs )

3 English Degree Programs for Materials Science in Germany

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Tradition Meets InnovationBe At the Heart of Technological EvolutionExperience Karlsruhe
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Become a developer and an inventorWork closely with global players in the south of GermanyBe part of a bilingual study program
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A top-tier university degree – part-time MBA parallel to your jobLearn more about this accredited MBA/M.A. program with a public university degreeAn unbeatable price for this high quality study program

Program Features

3-36 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Arts

Master of Business Administration

Master of Engineering

Master of Science

Bachelor of Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Beginning

Winter intake

61.6%

Summer intake

8.2%

Winter & Summer intake

34.2%

List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Materials Science

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Aalen University

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 5,700

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 4,100

Program Fees: € 850

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Chemnitz University of Technology

public Technical University · No. of Students: 9,700

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Clausthal University of Technology

public University · No. of Students: 3,400

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Dresden International University

private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 1,400

Program Fees: € 5,370

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

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