Materials Chemistry Saarland University

Courses are mainly taught in English.

The Master's of Science in Materials Chemistry at Saarland University offers a unique academic experience within Germany, combining advanced theoretical knowledge, practical training, and research in an interdisciplinary field at the interface of chemistry and materials science.

This programme is designed for students with backgrounds in either chemistry or materials science, enabling them to broaden their expertise by engaging with both scientific and engineering perspectives. Building on the foundations acquired during their undergraduate studies, students apply their knowledge to complex challenges in materials chemistry.

A distinctive feature of the programme is its integration of chemical synthesis techniques and materials characterisation methods with application-oriented problems in materials science. Through the exploration of chemical relationships, students learn to tailor and optimise material properties for specific technological applications.

Graduates of the programme are well-prepared for careers in research, development, and industry, and possess the interdisciplinary skills needed to innovate in the rapidly evolving field of materials chemistry.

15 July for winter semester

15 January for summer semester

Mandatory Modules:

• Material characterisation
• Material classes
• Material structure
• Internship project

Elective Modules (selection)

• Inorganic materials and metals
• Polymer materials
• Composites
• NanoBioMaterials
• Surfaces and interfaces
• Energy Technology
• Material processing
• Theoretical basics and simulation

The study programme allows students to spend time at international partner universities or institutes, or to gain practical training in international companies.

No tuition fees

The current semester contribution (2025) is 394.30 EUR.

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Students seeking admission to the consecutive Master’s degree programme in Materials Chemistry must have a Bachelor's or equivalent university degree in chemistry of materials science and will need to demonstrate their particular aptitude for this MSc programme. Applicants must also demonstrate adequate language proficiency in German and English.

Bachelor's degrees in chemistry or materials science from a German university or equivalent higher education institution will be accepted without requiring equivalence to be verified. Other Bachelor's degrees or academic qualifications gained through examination will also be recognised, provided that the equivalence of these qualifications has been officially verified.

An applicant’s suitability for the Master’s programme is typically demonstrated by them having an undergraduate with an overall grade of 2.5 or better on the German academic grading scale. The aptitude of applicants whose Bachelor's degree does not meet this criterion will usually be determined in a selection interview.

B2 level in English

15 July for winter semester

15 January for summer semester

No

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