Overview

The University of Bayreuth master's programme Polymer Science covers all important areas of polymer science: polymer and colloid chemistry, polymer synthesis, catalyst design, colloid chemistry, polymer analytics, polymer physics, polymer processing, biomacromolecules, biomaterials and polymer technology.

Students are introduced to current research topics at an early stage. In personal contact with their lecturers and in small teams, they acquire basic and application-related skills in all areas of polymer science.

Careers

Graduates of the master's degree in Polymer Science are in high demand in the chemical industry, the plastics producing and processing industry and related industries. They are exceptionally well qualified for a variety of professional fields of work in large and medium-sized companies, at universities and non-university research institutions. After completing a doctorate, graduates have access to interesting management positions in Germany and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Polymer Synthesis
Physical Chemistry of Polymers
Colloids and Surfaces
Polymer Materials and Technology
Biomaterials
Catalyst Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science View 44 other Masters in Materials Science 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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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed course of study in the Bachelor's degree programmes in Chemistry or Polymer & Colloid Chemistry or Biochemistry or Sustainable Chemistry & Energy or Physics or Materials Science & Engineering or Biology or Food & Health Sciences at the University of Bayreuth or a teaching programme with Chemistry as a major subject at the Unversity of Bayreuth or an equivalent degree.
ENGLISH: level B2

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Tuition Fee

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International

326 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 163 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

326 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 163 EUR per semester during 24 months.

This is a semester fee which is composed of the contribution towards the student services and the semester ticket for public transportation.

Living costs for Bayreuth

630 - 1000 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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