M.A. Soft Matter and Materials

Please apply at Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz (opens in a new tab)

1.. A bachelor's degree in Chemistry (opens in a new tab), Chemical Engineering, Physics (opens in a new tab) oder Materials Science (opens in a new tab) from TU Darmstadt, or an equivalent degree.

2. lab practicals, min. 18 CP.

3. study achievements in atomic and molecular sciences, min. 3 CP.

4. study achievements in thermodynamics, min. 3 CP.

5.English (opens in a new tab). at least at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a condition for admission.

6. Additional specific degree entrance requirements (opens in a new tab).

1. (Proof of a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering,

2. physics or materials science from a university in Germany or a

3. degree from a university in Germany or abroad that is

4. not significantly different.

5. Evidence of practical exercises in the laboratory amounting to at least 18

6. credit points (CP), part of which

7. must be carried out using chemical working techniques.

8. Evidence of achievements in atomic and molecular sciences amounting to at least 3 credits.

9. Evidence of achievements in thermodynamics amounting to at least 3 credits. Achievements that were not achieved

Proof of the required language skills in English at least at level B2 

• Obtaining university entrance qualifications at an English-speaking institution
• degree in an English-language degree program
• First Certificate in English (University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations) oder höher (Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE))
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System), at least 5.5 points
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 72 (internetbased test, ITB), 47 (revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test, PdT)
• Telc English B2
• OTE (Oxford Test of English): Average 111 out of 140
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic: 59-75 Punkte.

International applicants :

You didn't complete your schooling or previous education in Germany? Then first find out about the recognition (opens in a new tab) of your certificates and any German language skills (opens in a new tab) that may be required .

Recognition of international educational qualifications

The prerequisite for your application to JGU

Did you earn your school or university degree abroad and would you like to study at JGU? Then you need to have your foreign school and university certificates recognized, regardless of whether you are a German citizen or not. You can apply for recognition all year round on our JOGU-StINe (opens in a new tab) platform .

Processing time for recognition: approx. six weeks

How to apply for your recognition in three steps

https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/meine-bewerbung/bewerbun... (opens in a new tab)

Pay the processing fee of 60€

Submit your application in JOGU-StINe

certificate received

Your application for recognition will be processed based on the information provided online and the documents uploaded . Your recognition certificate will be made available to you online . You can use this certificate to apply to study at JGU.

• Your school leaving certificate : award certificate + subject and grade overview
• Your university entrance examination certificate (only for countries where a university entrance examination is required to begin a course of study)
• Your university certificates (if you have already studied): award certificate + overview of subjects and grades
• An uncertified copy of the personal page of your passport
• complete CV up to the present date
• additional documents depending on the country from which the certificate originates (see country informatio