Master of Science in Soft Matter and Materials

Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz · Mainz, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Mainz
Apply by
Register by 1 March 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €2,200 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science from a university in Germany or abroad that is not significantly different from the JGU. Evidence of practical laboratory exercises amounting to at least 18 credit points (CP), with a portion of it completed using chemical working techniques Evidence of achievements in molecular sciences amounting to at least 3 CP Evidence of achievements in thermodynamics amounting to at least 3 CP Achievements that were not completed during the Bachelor’s degree may also be taken into account. The examination board will decide on this.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 5.5 PTE Academic: 59 telc English: telc English B2-C1 University TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 1 March The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 1 September
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About this programme

Please have a look at our degree programme video ! The Master of Science in Soft Matter and Material is a jointly offered, research-focused degree programme with an increasing emphasis on practical components. It is offered by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the Technical University of Darmstadt , both members of the Rhine-Main Universities Alliance. The study of soft matter and soft materials requires a comprehensive understanding of physics and chemistry in this field. The goal of the Soft Matter and Materials Master's programme is to provide technical knowledge and conceptual competence in the production of building blocks (e.g. polymers, supramolecular tectons, colloids) and in the structure-dynamics-property relationships of soft matter and materials. Functional concepts will be taught using both general synthetic components and biologically-relevant components. Knowledge of the technical processing and industrial utilisation of soft materials will round off the training. All teaching and learning content will be in English.

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