Eligibility
Prerequisite for being accepted to the M.Sc. Materials Science is a Bachelor of Science from TU Darmstadt in Materials Science or an equivalent degree.
We expect a background in the fundamentals of Materials Science. This contains engineering elements but goes beyond. In particular, knowledge about semiconductors, functional ceramics, metals, and physical chemistry including quantum mechanics is required.
Applicants holding a Bachelor's degree in related subjects such as physics or chemistry are highly encouraged to apply.
Materials engineers with a strong focus on Materials Science may also be considered. “Strong focus” means that you took additional elective courses in Materials Science.
Applicants with a distinct engineering background – especially mechanical, aeronautical, automotive, chemical, electrical, petrochemical, process, and textile engineers – can only be accepted in exceptional cases. The admission commission may require applicants to attend additional courses to achieve sufficient equivalency.
Please understand that we cannot carry out preliminary eligibility checks. To estimate your chances of being admitted please have a detailed look on , especially Q7. our FAQ
Formalities of the Admission Procedure
Responsibilities
- For all questions concerning formalities of the application process(including detailed information about the online application, required documents, language requirements, semester dates, application periods and deadlines), please contact the responsible unit:
- the – if you obtained your qualification for university entrance at a non-German school outside of Germany or at an international school within Germany. TU Darmstadt Office for International Admission (Unit VIIIA)
- the – if you obtained your qualification for university entrance at a German school in Germany or a German school abroad. TU Darmstadt Student Services (Unit IIB)
- We as the department of Materials Science are responsible for all matters directly related to the M.Sc. programme (including the eligibility check). If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Language Requirements
- The M.Sc. Materials Science is taught in English. To be accepted for the study programme our regulations ask for knowledge of the English language at least on a UNIcert III level (C1). For further information, especially for proofs equivalent to UNIcert, please see Q10 of . our FAQ section
- The programme is entirely taught in English. No German language skills are necessary.
FAQ: Application and Admission to the M.Sc. Materials Science
Legal Note
Please note: Even though we provide an English translation of the implementation regulations for the M.Sc. Materials Science only the German version is legally binding.