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Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt), located in the city of Darmstadt, Germany, is renowned for its innovative research and education in the field of engineering and natural sciences, including Materials Science. The university's Materials Science program is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, combining aspects of physics, chemistry, and engineering to explore and develop new materials with enhanced properties. TU Darmstadt's state-of-the-art facilities and research centers, such as the Materials Science Department, provide students and researchers with the necessary tools and environment to conduct cutting-edge research. The program focuses on addressing global challenges, such as sustainability and energy efficiency, through the development of advanced materials. Graduates from TU Darmstadt's Materials Science program are highly sought after for their expertise in creating solutions that impact various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and electronics.
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How to apply
What you need to apply for Materials Science at Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)
For Master’s degree programmes with English as the language of study, required evidence of English proficiency must be presented through one of the following certificates:
IELTS 6,5
UNIcert III
CAE (Grade C1)
TOEIC 792
PTE Academic 64
Cambridge University – Certificate in Advanced English (CAT)
TOEFL itp 627
TOEFL Paper 550
TOEFL CBT 213
TOEFL iBT 88
TOEIC Listening 490/Reading 455
Confirmation from the university at which you completed your bachelor's programme that English was the programme's language of instruction.
What to prepare for your application to Materials Science
Your complete application documents in paper form (including certificates and language certificates in a certified copy) must be received by the end of the application deadline at the latest (please refer to application deadlines).
Please enclose in a certified copy with your printed application form:
1. Certificate of completion in original language and in official translation (officially certified copies)
2. associated certificate in original language and in official translation (officially certified copies)
3. Certificate of higher education entrance examination (if necessary) in original language and in official translation (officially certified copies)
4. copy of passport
such as:
5.Proof of your language skills (officially certified copies)
If you have already studied, additionally:
6. Final certificates in original language and in official translation (officially certified copies)
7. Subjects and grade sheets for each semester in original language and in official translation (officially certified copies)
8. Should you apply for B.Sc. Biology or B.Sc. If you have applied for Psychology via DoSV, please let us know your BID and BAN which you will have after signing up https://dosv.hochschulstart.de/bewerber received.
Please carefully read the checklist in your application form. In some cases, you will need to submit additional documents requested by the departments concerned.
Certificates can be submitted in German and English .
Translations are to be legalized by the appropriate embassy or consulate or made by a translator sworn in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Please submit all certificates as officially certified photocopies . We only accept credentials if they were made by:
the institution (school or university) that issued the certificate in question
a local court in the Federal Republic of Germany
a notary in the Federal Republic of Germany
a German embassy or consulate abroad
a foreign embassy or consulate in the Federal Republic of Germany
We do not accept credentials if they were made by:
banks
Co-ops
health insurance
rectories
student associations
translators
Charities
Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
Step-by-step guide to applying for Materials Science at Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
14%
3 accepted out of 22 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
Other Material Science programmes ordered by QS ranking
Not required
Degree certificate / Preliminary confirmation of completion in the original language, and a certified translation (certified copies)
Transcript of records for each semester in the original language, as well as a certified translation of the transcript (certified copies)
If you would like to apply for a Master's programme and are in the last semester of your Bachelor's degree, student can apply to us and submit the following documents:
Certificate regarding prospective graduation from the university at which student will complete the bachelor's programme in the original language, as well as a certified translation (certified copies)
Transcript of records for each semester in the original language, as well as certified translation of the transcript (certified copies)
https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/studieren/studieninteressiert...
1.Mathematics (24 CP)
Understanding and command of Linear Algebra, Fundamental Analysis, and Engineering Mathematics (ODE, PDE).
Natural Sciences (30 – 40 CP)
2.Understanding and command of Introductory general Chemistry, Experimental Physics, Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics, Quantum Chemistry of atoms and simple molecules, spectroscopy).
3.Engineering (optional 10-15 CP)
Understanding and command of Continuum Mechanics and elementary Electrical Engineering.
4.Fundamental Materials Science (25-35 CP)
Introductory knowledge on all classes of materials.
Understanding and command of:
Solid structure, thermodynamics, properties and defects
Solid state analytics (e.g. scattering, spectroscopy, EM, electronic testing)
5.Advanced Materials Science (45 -60 CP)
Understanding and command of:
Defects
Physical metallurgy
Solid state physics
Introductory numerical methods in materials modeling
Advanced solid state analytics
6.Bachelor thesis on a materials related topic (15 CP)
Yes
Not required
1\. A prerequisite for taking the Master course is a Bachelor of Science from TU Darmstadt in Materials Science or an equivalent degree. Applicants holding a Bachelor degree in related subjects such as physics or chemistry are highly encouraged to apply. Materials and electrical engineers with a strong focus on Materials Science may also be considered.
Mechanical, aeronautical, automotive, chemical, petrochemical, process, and textile engineers will only be considered in exceptional cases. Strong focus means that you took additional elective courses in materials science. We expect a background in the fundamentals of materials science, in particular in semiconductors, functional ceramics, metals, and polymers. The admission committee may require applicants to attend additional courses to achieve sufficient equivalency.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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TU Darmstadt
Zulassung International
Karolinenplatz 5
64289 Darmstadt
Deutschland/Germany
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