
M.Sc. Additive manufacturing
Paderborn University Paderborn
- No tuitionTuition
- Winter and summerIntake
- EnglishLanguage
- 15 JanNext deadline
Save this course to your plan
- 5,000+ students guided
- 4.9 on Google (opens Google reviews in a new tab)
About the programme
Additive Manufacturing is an English-taught Master of Science at Paderborn University that builds comprehensive expertise in 3D printing technologies. You deepen your knowledge of materials science, design and process optimisation, learn resource-saving production methods, material selection and construction design. The ten compulsory modules include plastics technologies in additive manufacturing, materials science of metals and of plastics, 3D metal printing, powder technology, structure optimisation, design rules for additive manufacturing and product creation. The programme lasts four semesters with 120 ECTS, starts in the summer or winter semester, and German is not needed. It suits graduates with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering or a comparable degree.
Fields of study
How to apply
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Will you get in? Check your eligibility.
Answer a few questions to see how you match this programme. Free, no email. Leave anything blank you are not sure about.
Requirements
What you need to apply for Additive manufacturing at Paderborn University
English language
German language
Academic requirements
View academic requirements detailsHide details
yes
yes value addition
Tests and documents
View document requirements detailsHide details
yes
yes
yes
International applicants who are not considered equivalent to German applicants under international agreements must demonstrate their academic aptitude through the results of a GRE Revised General Test. A minimum score of 157 in the Quantitative Reasoning section and at least 4.0 in the Analytical Writing section is generally required. If the degree obtained under § 35 (1) was completed with an excellent grade, proof of the GRE Revised General Test is not required.
Further proof required only for applicants from non-EU/EEA countries
Applicants with a CGPA in their bachelor‘s degree better than 1.3 according to the German grading scale do not need to submit the GRE.
APS verification
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
(1) In accordance with § 5 of the General Provisions, admission to the programme requires a degree
that includes at least the following subject areas and credit points:
Mathematical, scientific, and technical subjects 120 LP including
Advanced mathematics -20 LP
Natural sciences- 5 LP
Engineering Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics - 18 LP
Materials engineering - 5 LP
Design Engineering and Machine Elements -18 LP
Thermodynamics - 5 LP
Manufacturing Engineering - 5 LP
Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Measurement and Control Engineering 15 LP
(2) The degree must have been completed with an overall grade of at least 2.5 (or an equivalent foreign degree grade).
(3) In addition to the requirements specified in Section § 5 of the general provisions, the following additional admission requirement applies:
Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This requirement can be met through: - a school leaving certificate (Abitur) explicitly stating level B2, or evidence that English was studied
Foreign language skills in English at level B 2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) are required. English language skills can be proven in particular by
- Abitur certificate showing level B2 or Abitur certificates showing that English has been studied as a foreign language for at least seven years with at least sufficient performance, or
- an English-language Bachelor's degree (obtained in an English-speaking country - countries in which English is the official language and the medium of instruction of the relevant degree programme are deemed to be English-speaking in the context of these regulations - or in a domestic degree programme accredited as English-language), or
- TOEFL with a minimum score of 585 (paper and pencil) or 87 (internet-based), or
- Cambridge First Certificate in English with a minimum grade of B, or
- IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5,
- or proof of a test with a comparable level and result.
(5) International applicants who are not considered equivalent to German applicants under international agreements must demonstrate their academic aptitude through the results of a GRE Revised General Test. A minimum score of 157 in the Quantitative Reasoning section and at least 4.0 in the Analytical Writing section is generally required. If the degree obtained under § 35 (1) was completed with an excellent grade, proof of the GRE Revised General Test is not required. Applicants with a German higher education entrance qualification or a German degree under § 35 (1) are exempt from this requirement.
Microsoft Word - ENGA9_BB_MA_AM_24-06-26_Rechtmäßigkeit (opens in a new tab)
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Additive manufacturing
Programme-specific documents
For the preliminary assessment, please upload the following documents in full in the application:
Graduation certificate from a secondary school that entitles you to study at the university (please ensure that your final grades are listed!)
If you have taken part in a university entrance examination, these results are also required (e.g. for applicants from Bosnia, Korea, Kosovo, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and the USA).
If applicable, university certificates and lists of subjects and grades of your previous academic achievements (Transcript of Records)
Notarized translations (if originals are not available in German or English)
proof of the required language skills
Copy of a secondary school leaving certificate which qualifies you to study at university level in your home country (please make sure that you provide proof of all grades you obtained)
Proof of language proficiency (copy sufficient)
If you have taken a university entrance exam, its results are needed as well (e.g. for applicants from Bosnia, Korea, Kosovo, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye and USA)
Copies of all other relevant documents such as academic transcripts, references, final degree certificates
Resume/CV, showing a complete chronological list of your education and training up to the time of application
If you intend to earn a PhD, you must be accepted as a doctoral candidate by a professor from an academic department of the University of Paderborn before the application process.
NOTE: It is no longer necessary to send physical documents to uni-assist once you have applied online (via uni-assist). The application process is now fully digital!
https://www.uni-paderborn.de/en/studies/international-off... (opens in a new tab)
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
Open application portal (opens in a new tab)Apostille and notarization
Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.
Need help preparing your documents?
Our document preparation bundle covers SOP, CV, LOR, and translation coordination, reviewed by our team.
View document bundleHow to apply
Step-by-step guide to applying for Additive manufacturing at Paderborn University
Application quick facts
Apply via
Direct to university
APS
Required for Application
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Application fee
75 EUR
Complexity
MediumAddress
For direct applications at the International Office, please send your application documents by post to the following address:
Universität Paderborn
International Office
Warburger Straße 100
33098 Paderborn
Germany
Not admitted to this programme?
Germany has thousands of programmes across hundreds of universities. Use the compare tool to find similar programmes and see which fits your profile better.
Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
310 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,524 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
Additional fee information
free
Plan your total budget for Germany
Use the MS in Germany cost calculator to estimate living expenses, insurance, and your full year-one spend.
Open cost calculatorAdmission outcomes
No admission statistics available yet for this programme
Statistics will appear here as more applicants report their outcomes. Check back later for acceptance rates and grade benchmarks.
Similar programmes
Other Mechanical Engineering programmes ordered by QS ranking
- Master
Advanced Green Engineering & Sustainable Management
No tuition feesTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake27 days left - Master of Science
Advanced Manufacturing
No tuition feesTaught in English4 semestersWinter intake254 days left - MSc
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (Research Master)
Tuition up to 1,500 EUR per semesterTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake42 days left - MSc
Aerospace
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semesterBilingual (English and German)4 semestersWinter and summer intake27 days left - MSc
AI Driven Mechatronics and Robotics
Leibniz University HannoverHanoverNo tuition feesTaught in EnglishWinter and summer intake27 days left
Looking for more programmes at Paderborn University?
View university page