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Materials Science Master's Programs in Germany

Compare 24 Master's Materials Science programs across German universities — with tuition, duration, study mode and entry requirements.

Master's Degree Materials Science

Materials Science

University of Stuttgart

⏱ 4 semesters 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Materials Engineering

Materials Science

Technische Universität Darmstadt

⏱ 4 semesters 🎓 Full Time 💰 No tuition fees
Master's Degree Materials Science

Nanotechnology (MSc)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

⏱ 4 semesters 🎓 Full Time

Materials Science at other levels

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Materials Science?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, RWTH Aachen University, University of Hamburg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Materials Science cost in Germany?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Materials Science in Germany?

Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Materials Science at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Materials Science at Master's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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