Master of Science in Advanced Materials
Explore cutting-edge materials science for energy, medicine, and mobility through a research-focused Master’s programme with double-degree options.
Best for:Best for students with a Bachelor’s in materials science, chemistry, or related fields who seek a research-intensive Master’s programme with interdisciplinary focus and international collaboration options.
Overview
The Master of Science in Advanced Materials at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) focuses on developing functional materials tailored for high-tech applications in medicine, energy, mobility, and aerospace. This interdisciplinary programme integrates chemistry, physics, and experimental creativity to optimise materials at the molecular level. Students engage in hands-on research projects within Giessen’s high-performance materials and energy materials research ecosystem, choosing from specialisations like electrochemical materials, high-performance materials, or sustainable inorganic materials. The programme also offers unique double-degree opportunities with universities in Japan and Italy, enhancing global academic exposure.
What you'll do
- Conduct theoretical and practical research on tailored materials for future applications in energy, medicine, and mobility.
- Develop and optimise materials in specialised laboratories under expert supervision.
- Choose a research focus from specialisations like electrochemical materials, high-performance materials, or sustainable inorganic materials.
- Work on interdisciplinary research projects integrating chemistry, physics, and materials engineering principles.
- Complete a Master’s thesis addressing a current research question in advanced materials.
- Engage in collaborative projects with international partners through double-degree or exchange programmes.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Materials, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Biomaterials, Energy Materials, or a related field with at least 180 ECTS credits, including a scientific thesis (Bachelor’s thesis). Other relevant degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English proficiency at B2 level (e.g., UNIcert® II, IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 4 with minimum scores of 4 in each section).
Instruction: English (with optional German modules)
- Proven experimental skills in materials science or related laboratory work.
- Strong theoretical foundation in chemistry and physics.
- Ability to conduct independent research and analyse scientific data.
- Basic proficiency in scientific writing and presentation.
- Familiarity with materials characterisation techniques.
- Applicants with an international Bachelor’s degree must apply between 1 May and 15 June.
- Applicants with a German Bachelor’s degree must apply between 1 June and 1 September.
- Additional coursework of up to 18 ECTS credits may be required and must be completed within the first two semesters.
- Admission may include an entrance examination to assess skills and knowledge.
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How to apply
Deadline: 1 May – 15 June (international applicants) / 1 June – 1 September (German applicants)
Applicants must submit their application through uni-assist, an external application service. Required documents include a Bachelor’s degree certificate, transcripts, proof of English proficiency, a CV, a letter of motivation, and two letters of recommendation. Additional documents may be requested depending on the admission decision.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Transcripts of academic records
- Proof of English proficiency (B2 level)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of motivation
- Two letters of recommendation
- Additional coursework proof (if required)
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