Overview

The Science of Materials degree from Humboldt University Berlin rains the next generation of scientists and innovators by combining excellent teaching with cutting-edge research and early integration into international research groups. It prepares graduates for careers in academia, industry, and innovation-driven sectors.

Career paths

After a master in science of materials, possible paths may include research in institutes or universities, working on topics such as next-generation batteries, perovskite solar cells, lightweight alloys, or biomedical polymers, often within international collaborative projects.

Other graduates may move into industrial research and development, where materials become products such as semiconductor components, coatings, sensors, or sustainable packaging, with Berlin’s startup ecosystem adding a more agile and prototype-driven environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Synthesis, Processing & Applications of Materials

Theory, Data, Computational Methods and AI

Sustainable Materials & Entrepreneurship

Specialzation Elective Module

Project in Research Group

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-28 00:00:00

More details

Depending on where you obtained your previous university degree, different application deadlines and routes may apply. As a simplified guideline, applicants with an international Bachelor’s degree should apply via uni-assist by around 28 June, while applicants with a German Bachelor’s degree should apply directly to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin by around 31 August.

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

A certificate, transcript, language diploma, or other comparable proof must be submitted. The proof must include information about the issuing institution, the achieved level, the assessment scale used, and the date of issue or of the most recent examination taken.

Qualified Bachelor of Science & competency in English (B2)

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

700 EUR / year

≈ 700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

700 EUR / year

≈ 700 EUR / year

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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

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