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MSc Materials Science at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary master's programme teaching atomistic materials foundations, processing and analytics, with in-depth lab courses applying current synthesis methods. Taught in English.

Faculty: Natural sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Interdisciplinary programme with science and engineering content from chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering; semesters 1-3 are a compulsory area with lectures on materials science fundamentals and materials analysis.

Career pathways

Materials scientists work mainly in medium-sized and large manufacturing companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a comparable degree with a grade of 3.0 or better. Non-EU international applicants also need the GRE. English at B2, normally via the Abitur; applicants without a German entrance qualification need further proof such as an English-language degree or accepted test. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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