Study Sustainable Materials in Germany (2026/27)

Sustainable Materials in Germany

Germany offers international students excellent Sustainable Materials programs at the forefront of green technology and sustainable engineering, focusing on the development, processing, and application of eco-friendly materials designed to reduce environmental impact and advance the circular economy. These interdisciplinary, English-taught degrees integrate chemistry, physics, materials engineering, and life-cycle assessment, equipping students with both scientific expertise and practical tools to design sustainable solutions. Students gain hands-on experience through collaborations with leading research institutes and industry partners, benefiting from Germany’s leadership in innovation across bio-based plastics, recyclable composites, and green construction materials.

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Application Deadlines

Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Best-ranked German Universities in Sustainable Materials

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Ranking Criteria

Natural SciencesMaterials Sciences

University of Freiburg

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

No tuition fees

Master

0 - 3,750 euros (per semester)

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Sustainable Materials study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	01 May	15 September
Bachelor	No courses	15 July

Master

Admission-restricted courses

01 May

Admission-free courses

15 September

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 July

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).