Overview

The Materials Science and Engineering program at the University of Kiel states that besides having acquired a solid scientific background and practical knowledge, the students have learned how to work independently on scientific problems as well as to look critically at experimental results.

Quick Facts:

They are able to present their ideas and results orally and in written form according to international scientific standards. Through participating in interdisciplinary discussions you have learned how to give and take critique constructively. In all lab courses you have been part of international teams. The success of every experiment has been dependent on how efficiently all team members cooperate with one another.

With this ability and knowledge, alumni are competent to work as engineers in the field of materials science:

in industrial research or development groups

as consultants

as team leaders in projects

as scientists in academia

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Solid State Physics

Analytics

Advanced Materials

Advanced Mathematics

Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kiel, Germany

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 79 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum vitae in tabular form of your educational background

Copy of your passport – Please make a copy of the photo page of your passport (with your name and photo)

Payment receipt for the UNI-ASSIST application fe

School-leaving certificate entitling the holder to study at university in his/her home country, with a list of subjects and grades

University certificates (e.g. your Bachelor's or Master's degree) including the corresponding list of subjects with individual grades

Certificate of the passed assessment test of a German Studienkolleg including an overview of grades, if available

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Kiel

Germany

720 - 1050 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Kiel

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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