Overview

What is it about?

Research into soft matter and soft materials requires a holistic understanding of physics and chemistry in the field. The aim of the master's degree program in Soft Matter and Materials at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is to impart technical knowledge and conceptual competence regarding the production of building blocks (e.g. polymers, supramolecular tectons, colloids) and the structure-dynamic-property relationships of soft matter and materials. Functional concepts should be learned using both general synthetic components and biologically relevant components.The training should be rounded off by acquiring knowledge of the technical processing and industrial use of soft materials. All of this teaching and learning content is acquired in English.Good to know: The course is run in cooperation with the Technical University of Darmstadt and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research . What does this mean in practice? The master's degree program is divided into four semesters, the first of which begins in the winter semester at the Mainz location (JGU and Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research) and the second at the Technical University of Darmstadt. The students can then flexibly set individual priorities at both locations, including in Mainz at the MPI for Polymer Research.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mainz, Germany

Disciplines

Materials Science View 43 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or materials science from a university in Germany or a degree from a university in Germany or abroad that does not differ significantly.
Proof of practical exercises in the laboratory amounting to at least 18 credit points (LP), part of which must be carried out using chemical work techniques
Proof of achievements in molecular sciences amounting to at least 3 CP
Proof of achievements in thermodynamics amounting to at least 3 CP
→ Achievements that were not achieved in the underlying bachelor's degree program can also be taken into account. The examination committee decides on this.
Proof of required language skills in English at least at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

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Living costs for Mainz

710 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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