Overview

Science and industry today have a very broad range of demands. To meet these requirements, the Polymer Science MSc course offers you interdisciplinary training in chemistry, physics, and material science. These different subjects are offered by instructors at the four participating universities (University of Potsdam, Free University Berlin, Humboldt University Berlin, and Technical University Berlin) so that you can develop a sufficiently deep understanding of the individual subject areas.

Laboratory internships allow you to explore a number of current research topics. The physical, chemical, and technical foundations are taught using examples from polymer research.

Career Opportunities

The Master’s Program in Polymer Science is research-oriented and taught entirely in English. You will acquire the skills needed to apply scientific methods and findings to produce and interpret research results, and you will learn how to communicate these results to others. Apart from this general qualification that is necessary for all areas of polymer science, this program offers you the opportunity to specialize in one of the subject areas of polymer physics, chemistry, or technology, thus sufficiently covering the variety of scientific and economic activities in this area.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Macromolecular Chemistry

Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory

Polymer Characterization

Polymerization Technology

Polymer Processing and Surface Science of Polymers

Functional Polymers and Colloids

Physical and Technical Applications of Polymers

Colloids and Biopolymers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science View 42 other Masters in Materials Science in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general prerequisite for enrolling in a Master’s program is a first academic degree that qualifies you for a profession, e.g., a Bachelor’s degree. For the Master’s in Polymer Science, you will need a Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in one of the natural sciences.
In addition, you must demonstrate good knowledge of English, which must be demonstrated with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 out of 9 points or a minimum TOEFL score of 510 points out of 677 total/ 225 of 300 total/ 90 of 120 total, respectively.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Tuition fees: no. Semester fees and charges: €292.40.

Living costs for Potsdam

690 - 1050 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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