Soft Matter and Materials full time
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Mainz
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
Focus
Macromolecular Chemistry, Renewable Resources, Nanotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Theoretical Physics, Plastics Engineering
Annotation
After enrolment, the diploma must be submitted.
If the certificate of academic degree was obtained abroad: officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).
Cooperative study programme with the Technical University of Darmstadt. Application and enrolment at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
Admission requirements
2. Proof of practical exercises in the laboratory amounting to at least 18 credit points (CP), some of which must be carried out using chemical working techniques.
3. Proof of at least 3 CP in molecular sciences.
4. Proof of at least 3 CP in thermodynamics.
Credits not obtained in the underlying Bachelor's degree course can also be taken into account. This is determined by the Examination Board.
Proof of required English language skills at least at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 10.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
- Winter semester 2027/2028: 18.10.2027 - 12.02.2028
End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry: 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. For Master´s degree programmes with an aptitude test, the application deadline already ends on 15.11. Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
16.11.2026 - 01.03.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The application should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be attached to the application. Application deadline for degree courses subject to an aptitude test is 15.01. – please note the possibly earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test.
Winter semester (2027/2028)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Application deadline for degree courses subject to an aptitude test is 15.05 of the respective year. Please also note the even earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English