M.Sc. Material Engineering and Industrial Heritage Conservation

TH Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences (THGA) Bochum

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 30 Nov
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Material Engineering and Conservation Science (MECS) is an international Master of Science at TH Georg Agricola University (THGA). It covers the whole life cycle of materials, from manufacture to recycling, with two directions: materials processing and performance, and industrial heritage conservation. You learn to optimise innovative materials, especially metals and polymers, with sustainability in mind, including how additive manufacturing can produce durable components. On the heritage side, you use materials science to understand damage such as ageing, corrosion and wear in historic buildings and structures, and develop solutions to preserve them. The programme takes four semesters full time or six part time. It is designed to start in winter; a summer start is possible but may cause delays.

Specialization

-Students have to choose one focus area out of two areas Material Engineering Industrial Heritage Conservation

Fields of study

Material Science(Engineering)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Material Engineering and Industrial Heritage Conservation at TH Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences (THGA)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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Yes

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2
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Not mentioned

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Required

No

While not required, relevant experience in materials science, conservation, or engineering could strengthen your application and help during your studies

Internships are optional during the program, but recommended

APS verification

APS certificate
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Prerequisites

Start of study The program is designed to begin in the winter semester. The application deadline is July 15 annually. If you wish to enroll for the summer semester, please contact the Student Advisory Service as early as possible. In this case, the application deadline is January 15

Entry requirements:

A first-level university degree qualifying for a relevant profession in Applied Material Sciences or similar (Bachelor or German _Diplom_) with an overall grade of “good” or higher. Graduates with a degree in other fields or a lower overall grade will be admitted after their aptitude has been identified in an aptitude test.

Another prerequisite to commence the studies is a qualified degree with a result of the overall mark 2.0 (good, ECTS mark B) or higher awarded in a university degree pro gramme (either Bachelor or German Diplom).

If the student does not the requirements stated in paragraph 2 or assigned to paragraphs 3 or 4, he or she may be permitted to enrol in the programme in individual cases. After checking the documents, is there is a case of doubt, an admission interview or a written test will determine whether the candidate is eligible to commence his or her studies. This eligibility will be determined by an admission committee according to no. 3 of this ap pendix. Based on the admission interview or a written report, the admission committee shall decide whether the specialist qualification in the basic subjects of Applied Material Sciences can be evidenced by the candidate.

Proficiency in German and/or English language as per examination regulations.

(a) a) having passed the TOEFL iBT with a result of 87 points minimum (b) having passed the IELTS test with a result of 6.0 points (c) having passed another acknowledged language test with a result equivalent to TOEFL and IETLS points (d) having completed a study programme fully in English at an acknowledged univer sity of a duration of at least one year (e) having completed school education fully in English at an acknowledged school of a duration of at least one year (f) having obtained a degree in a relevant study programme that offers courses of technical English with a scope of at least 2 credit points (CP).

Another prerequisite to commence the studies is a qualified degree with a result of the overall mark 2.0 (good, ECTS mark B) or higher awarded in a university degree pro gramme (either Bachelor or German Diplom).

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Material Engineering and Industrial Heritage Conservation

Programme-specific documents

CV

University entrance qualification certificate

Certificates and evidence of your school qualification and your work placement as certified copies

Previous university degrees earned

Corresponding transcripts

Proof of relevant work experience

Proof of subject-specific practical experience

Additional application documents for international students

translation of foreign/external application documents

Proof of grading system

Evidence of proficiency in German language

A passport-size photograph (for your student ID-card)

Valid ID-card/passport with residence permit

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Material Engineering and Industrial Heritage Conservation at TH Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences (THGA)

Application procedure

Online Only

Selection process

dirct only

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Enrollment

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Technical University Georg Agricola

Herner Street 45 · 44787 Bochum

Staatlich anerkannte Hochschule

Herner Strasse 45

44787 Bochum

www.thga.d

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

238.8 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,382 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

THGA is a state-accredited university and does not charge tuition fees. The only contribution due is a small fee for the use of university facilities and public transport in NRW.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 2 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.69

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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