Materials Sciencefull time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Paderborn
Deadlines
October 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Materials Science

Target group

Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science. Alternatively, their final qualification must cover the following knowledge and skills or not differ significantly from them: aa)\tPhysical Principles: Command of the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, nuclear physics, quantum mechanics and solid state physics, combined with modelling ability and abstract mathematical formulation of physical facts. bb)\tInternships: The ability to identify and extract essential scientific connections based on self-conducted experiments, recording and critical evaluation of the results of the experiments. Reliable use of fundamental chemical, physical or materials science experimental set-ups and measurement methods. cc)\tBasic Chemistry: A command of the principles of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, material classification, energy, bonding theory, basic spectroscopic techniques. dd)\tHigher Mathematics: A command of the fundamental mathematical concepts and methods that are required to understand and solve problems in the Master's degree course in Materials Science. This refers to solid knowledge in the fields of linear algebra, analysis, Fourier series, differential equations, vector analysis.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Further details are governed by the enrolment regulations and examination regulations

Lecture period
  • 07.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
  • 07.04.2025 - 18.07.2025

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2024/2025)
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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