Materials Science and Engineering

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DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION

Please upload the following documents. It is only possible to upload PDF files with a maximum

of 7 MB per file. Documents sent by post cannot be considered:

1. Curriculum vitae / résumé

TUHH does not require or provide any standard format for the CV.

2. Bachelor's degree certificate or provisional degree certificate

Bachelor's degree certificate or equivalent including your aggregate mark or grade average.

If your final degree certificate is not yet available, you need to submit an official provisional

degree certificate and an official letter of your registrar, dean or academic supervisor, listing

the remaining subjects and, if possible, the prospective grades as well as the prospective

final grade average (sample).

3. Complete university transcript of records or provisional transcript

Complete university transcript of records (semester mark sheets), listing your subjects and

grades. If your final year transcripts are not yet available, you need to submit an official

provisional transcript or an official letter of your registrar, dean or academic supervisor,

listing the remaining subjects and, if possible, the prospective grades.

Please also submit a copy of your European Diploma Supplement (if applicable).

4. Official explanation of the university grading system

Official explanation of your university grading system issued by your registrar, dean, or

academic supervisor, indicating at least the maximum passing grade, the minimum passing

grade and the minimum passing grade for graduation. If the complete grading system,

including the minimum passing grade for graduation, is explained on your transcript of

record a separate explanation is not required.

5. Proof of English: TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, CPE or telc

Please refer to page 2 of this guide.

6. ECTS form

For most programs you will find an ECTS form in the online application portal. Please

complete the form to the best of your knowledge.

7. Module manual

For the application a module manual or a detailed summary (subject matter, duration,

examinations etc.) of lectures attended by you during your studies is required.

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8. APS certificate

All applicants with a school or university degree from China, India or Vietnam, regardless

of their nationality, have to submit an APS certificate with their application!

Applicants who hold a scholarship from DAAD, another recognized German scholarship

organization or an EU-funded scholarship might be exempted from this requirement.

Applicants have to apply for the APS-certificate at the Academic Evaluation Center in

charge: - Academic Evaluation Center China

• Academic Evaluation Center India
• Academic Evaluation Center Vietnam

The APS procedure might take a long time, so you should apply for the APS certificate as

early as possible! If you have further questions please contact the Academic Evaluation

Centre in charge directly! TUHH has no influence on the awarding requirements and the

awarding process at the Academic Evaluation Centre.

This is a complete list of application documents! Any other documents (GRE, statement

of purpose, letters of recommendation e. g.) will neither be read nor considered.

Candidates must prove their proficiency in English by one of the following tests:

• a valid TOEFL score report. The minimum TOEFL score for admission to TUHH is 90

internet-based. The TUHH institution code is 8165, a department code is not required. The

TOEFL ITP or the TOEFL Essentials Test will not be accepted!

• a valid IELTS-Academic score report. The minimum overall IELTS score for admission to

TUHH is 6.5.

• a valid Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
• a valid Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
• a valid “telc English C1”-result

A formal proof of proficiency in German is not required for admission to the international

Master’s programs. The Master's degree courses in Mechanical Engineering and Management

and Mechatronics are partly taught in German. For these courses a basic knowledge of

German is strongly recommended.

Semester contribution

The major part of the cost of education at TUHH is financed through taxes.

Students only have to pay a semester contribution of approx. €350 per semester. A ticket for

public transport is included in the semester contribution.