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Free (138 EUR/sem)
Winter and Summer
The University of Bayreuth, located in Bavaria, Germany, is renowned for its interdisciplinary research and innovative academic programs. One of its standout fields is Materials Chemistry & Catalysis, where cutting-edge research is conducted to develop new materials and catalytic processes. This area of study is crucial for advancements in energy, environmental sustainability, and industrial applications. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment foster significant scientific breakthroughs. Students and researchers at Bayreuth benefit from a rich academic culture and access to a global network of experts in the field.
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How to apply
What you need to apply for Materials Chemistry & Catalysis at University of Bayreuth
Language certificate ENGLISH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
-Language certificate GERMAN level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
required
not required
Written presentation of course-specific competences
a cover letter (in English or German) with a written statement of reasons for the choice of the respective Master's degree programme of a maximum of 2 pages, explaining the competences on the basis of which the applicant considers himself/herself particularly suitable for the desired degree programme.
required
required
A GRE certificate is positively evaluated for admission (min QR 154, AW 3.5).
Country-specific Master’s admission tests are also positively evaluated for admission (e.g. GATE with score > 300 for India; Nationwide Master’s Program Unified Admissions Examination Certificate with score >300 or admission without examination with CGPA >3,5/4 for China).
Qualification
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.
Equivalency
The determination of the equivalency of the completed Bachelor's degree is the responsibility of the Examination Committee and will only be bindingly examined within the scope of the application, therefore no advance information is possible, equivalent degrees are specified in § 2 Para. 1 Point 1 of the [Examination Regulations](https://www.amtliche-bekanntmachungen.uni-bayreuth.de/de/...).
Aptitude Assessment Process
The prerequisite for admission to the degree programme is passing the aptitude test (see [Examination Regulations](https://www.amtliche-bekanntmachungen.uni-bayreuth.de/de/...), Appendix 3), which includes an assessment of qualifications and, if applicable, an aptitude interview.
Applying without a degree certificate
An application is already possible before completion of the previous Bachelor's degree.
Language proficiency
[ENGLISH](https://www.international-office.uni-bayreuth.de/en/come-...): level B2 (only for applicants who neither earned their higher education entrance qualification nor their initial degree in the English language)
you may be enrolled on the condition that you submit the required proof of English level B2 during the first year of the programme if you can provide proof of language proficiency of at least level B1+ at the time of application
[GERMAN](https://www.international-office.uni-bayreuth.de/en/come-...): level A1 (can be obtained during the first year of the programme)
Higher education entrance qualification
A GRE certificate is positively evaluated for admission (min QR 154, AW 3.5).
Country-specific Master’s admission tests are also positively evaluated for admission (e.g. GATE with score > 300 for India; Nationwide Master’s Program Unified Admissions Examination Certificate with score >300 or admission without examination with CGPA >3,5/4 for China).
Special conditions
Admission subject to conditions is possible; conditions may comprise a maximum of 30 credits (see [Examination Regulations](https://www.amtliche-bekanntmachungen.uni-bayreuth.de/de/...) § 2, Para. 2).
What to prepare for your application to Materials Chemistry & Catalysis
Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) uni-assist for an application for Universität Bayreuth
Preliminary review documentation
Deadline for submitting the VPD in the online application in CAMPUSonline:
for the Winter Semester no later than: 15 June
for the Summer Semester no later than: 15 January
Please request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth.
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Curriculum vitae
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Language certificate ENGLISH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
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Language certificate GERMAN level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
can be obtained during the first year of the programme
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Passport
please provide an electronic copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a German identification card, you may submit a copy of your temporary identification or your international passport.
Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent)
original language + certified translation in German or English
Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades- at least 135 ECTS points
original language + certified translation in German or English
Written presentation of course-specific competences
a cover letter (in English or German) with a written statement of reasons for the choice of the respective Master's degree programme of a maximum of 2 pages, explaining the competences on the basis of which the applicant considers himself/herself particularly suitable for the desired degree programme.
Certified translation in German or English: only required if the document was not issued in German or English
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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View document bundleStep-by-step guide to applying for Materials Chemistry & Catalysis at University of Bayreuth
In our step-by-step guide for the online application in CAMPUSonline you will find helpful information on the topics:
Creating a basic account
Submitting an online application in CAMPUSonline
Checking the online application status
Subsequent submission of documents
Checking your admission result
You do not need to submit any paper documents by post for the application.
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Application fee
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Prof. Dr. Josef Breu
Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I
University of Bayreuth
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Semester contribution
138 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
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Acceptance rate
100%
1 accepted out of 1 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
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