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M.Sc. Nanoscience

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • Winter and summer
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  • German
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

This Master of Science at Universität Hamburg was renamed for Winter 2026/27 from Nanoscience to Physics and Chemistry of Nanomaterials. It is an interdisciplinary programme run by the chemistry and physics departments, and it builds on the methods from your Bachelor's with a focus on nanoanalytics, nanomaterials, nanostructuring methods, nanobiotechnology and technical applications. It has three phases: a foundation phase with required modules in solid state physics, nanostructure physics, physical chemistry and materials chemistry; an advanced phase with electives linked to the departments' research areas; and a research phase with a project study and your thesis. The programme lasts four semesters, is taught in German, and you can start in winter or summer. Graduates can work in research and teaching, or in industrial research in areas such as the automotive, communications, energy, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Fields of study

Physics(Natural Sciences)
Material Science(Engineering)
Chemistry(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Nanoscience at University of Hamburg

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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No

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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which you explain your chosen degree program and university, as well as your academic goals.


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No

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

Admission requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nanoscience from the University of Hamburg or a

comparable degree program at another German or European university

or

  • Confirmation of sufficient knowledge of the English language in order to be able to follow academic courses, read specialist literature and, if necessary, take the associated oral and written examinations in

English.

Admission Requirements

University Degree

A Bachelor's degree in Nanoscience from the University of Hamburg or a comparable degree program at another university.

or:

A Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Hamburg or a comparable degree program at another university, covering the fundamentals of chemistry

as well as advanced knowledge of physical chemistry and/or nanochemistry.

or:

A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Hamburg or a comparable degree program at another university, covering the fundamentals of physics as well as advanced knowledge of nanostructure physics or solid-state physics.

The selection committee for the Master's program in Nanoscience will make the determination.

If no degree certificate is available at the time of application, it can be submitted by the end of the first Master's semester. For the documents required in this case, see "Application Documents to Be Submitted" below.

Other special admission requirements:

Informal confirmation from the applicant that they have sufficient knowledge of the English language to follow academic courses, read specialist literature, and, if necessary, take the associated oral and written exams in English.

Recognition of certificates for degrees obtained abroad

For applicants who have earned their first degree abroad, the recognition of a certificate for an educational qualification obtained abroad will be carried out as part of the application process at the faculty.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Nanoscience

Programme-specific documents

  • Cover sheet for Master's applications to the Department of Physics:

https://www.physik.uni-hamburg.de/studium/dokumente/deckb... (opens in a new tab)

fb-physik.pdf

  • Bachelor's degree certificate or provisional transcript of records

If you are still studying at the time of application and cannot provide a final certificate with a grade, please submit a current transcript of records with a provisional average grade. The final certificate must be submitted by the end of the first semester of your Master's program. At least 150 credit points must be demonstrated at the time of application, otherwise a realistic start to studies or the timely submission of the bachelor's degree certificate cannot be expected.

  • If it is not stated in your certificate, please attach a list of all courses and modules completed or examinations taken to date, often referred to as a transcript of records or "extract from the examination file."
  • Applicants currently enrolled in the bachelor's program in Nanoscience at the University of Hamburg do not require a transcript of records. The grades and credit points at the time of application will be transferred from STiNE.
  • Copy of your university entrance qualification (usually Abitur)
  • A tabular CV, including any certificates and diplomas you have earned. (The following points should be included in your CV: Personal information, educational background, professional training, studies, professional career, professional development, internships, international experience or travel, language skills, computer skills, activities, other: description of qualifications and activities that do not fall under any of the above points, e.g., participation in (scientific) competitions, awards, skills)
  • Other Qualifications

Evidence of the other qualifications listed in your CV (e.g., professional history, professional development, internships, international experience or travel, language skills, computer skills, other activities).

  • Letter of Motivation

in English, in which you explain your chosen degree program and university, as well as your academic goals. If you did not obtain your Abitur from a German-speaking school, you can also submit this in German.

  • Confirmation of English Language Skills

Since this is officially a German-language master's program that also offers English-language courses, an informal confirmation from the applicant is required that they have sufficient knowledge of the English language to follow academic courses, read specialist literature, and, if necessary, take the associated oral and written exams in English.

https://www.uni-hamburg.de/onTEAM/studiengaenge/nanowisse... (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.

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

APS

Required for Application

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Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Information about the Master's program:

Norman Eggers

Head of the Physics Study Office

University of Hamburg

Department of Physics

Jungiusstraße 9

22355 Hamburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

343 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,590 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Nil

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