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Materials Sciences Paderborn University

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Degree
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Paderborn

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Chemistry

Annotation

The development of modern materials with defined properties contributes to making the world a better place, as these materials form the fundamentals for technological progress and societal prosperity. In particular, current challenges in the areas of mobility and climate change call for new and creative approaches in materials science. Studying at the University of Paderborn offers the opportunity to become part of this development.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Enrolment in the Bachelor’s degree is only possible if the applicant cumulatively holds
1.\tthe higher education entrance qualification certificate (general or restricted to a relevant subject) or the certificate for entrance to universities of applied sciences or evidence of previous education that is recognised as equivalent by legislation or the responsible state authority, or if he or she meets the requirements for applicants who are considered to be qualified as a result of vocational training or those under the regulations on applicants with international educational qualifications or insofar as the special regulations for the respective degree course opens up this access option meets the requirements under Section 49(11) University Act (HG). In the case of art. 49 Para. 11 HG, proof must be provided of a special subject-related aptitude or a special artistic and creative talent as well as a general education that meets the requirements of the university. Further details can be found in the special regulations for the respective degree course or in the regulations issued for this purpose.
2.\tas an applicant whose qualifications for admission were not acquired at a German-speaking institution, an adequate command of German. Unless otherwise stipulated in the Special Provisions for the respective course, proof of the ability to study for a language is required for full admission or enrolment in all study programmes. Further details are governed by the current version of the German language proficiency test for access to higher education at the University of Paderborn.

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
  • Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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