Materials Chemistry

This research-focused master's combines advanced theoretical and practical training in chemistry and materials science. It links chemical synthesis and materials characterization with application-oriented problems in materials science and maintains close ties to research institutes and regional companies.

Academic requirements

Demonstrate particular aptitude for the MSc programme; for applicants not meeting the grade criterion, aptitude is usually determined in a selection interview

Minimum GPA

Applicants are typically considered suitable with an overall undergraduate grade of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale. Applicants below that threshold are usually assessed in a selection interview according to the current official programme page.

English requirements

The official programme page states that applicants must demonstrate adequate language proficiency in both German and English, but it does not publish a specific English test-score threshold on the programme page.

German requirements

Adequate language proficiency in German

Accepted bachelor fields

The official programme page requires a bachelor's or equivalent university degree in chemistry or materials science.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

394.30 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Saarland University semester-fee page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 394.30 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Saarland University semester-fee page.

Graduates of the programme are well-prepared for careers in research, development, and industry.

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