MSc Materials Engineering (International Profile)
RWTH Aachen University · Aachen, Germany
Application deadline
Rolling
This programme has no deadline.
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- The Master's programme in Materials Engineering (International profile) is aimed at national as well as international Bachelor's graduates from degree programmes in engineering, physics, chemistry, or related fields. Applicants have to provide evidence of a predefined number of credits in fundamental subjects – mathematics, physics, chemistry, etc. – as well as engineering subjects – mechanics, electric engineering, machine elements, etc. – as outlined in the examination rules.full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to RWTH Aachen University. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- This programme has no deadline listed.
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €600
- Living costs (12 months)
- —
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Compare my optionsThe programme
Materials are key enablers for nearly all technological processes. From the Stone Age through the Bronze Age and the Iron Age to the Modern Age, new material classes exhibiting superior properties have defined eras in human development. This does not only include technological progress, but it also directly affects the economic, ecological, and social development of human mankind.
- How it is organised
- Curriculum First semester: basic subjects Second and third semester: core subjects in specialisation fields Fourth semester: Master's thesis Specialisation fields: Materials Physics and Design Energy Materials Materials Science of Steel Corrosion Engineering Structural Integrity Sustainable Process…
- Internships
- Optionally, students may include an industrial internship in Germany or in the EU into their curriculum.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Aachen
A technical-university city where Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands meet, with Charlemagne's cathedral in the middle of the old town.
Aachen is the westernmost large city in Germany, and a short bus ride from the point where three countries touch. About 264,000 people live here, and more than 44,000 of them study at RWTH Aachen, one of the biggest technical universities in the country;…
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