M.Sc. German 3 Semesters

Angewandte Oberflächen- und Materialwissenschaften

Hochschule Esslingen Esslingen, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

3 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2028

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

30 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Esslingen / Göppingen

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter and Summer

Enrollment: Winter Apr 30-Sep 15, Summer Oct 31-Mar 1

IELTS

IELTS 6.0 (for international Master programmes Automotive Systems; Design and Development...

German Requirement

German-taught programmes (non-EU applicants with foreign certificates): DSH level 2 or 3,...

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Hochschule Esslingen

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Baden-Württemberg

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university); semester contribution ~EUR 167

Non-EU / International

tuition:: EUR 1,500/semester + semester contribution ~EUR 167

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Hochschule Esslingen, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Esslingen, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Angewandte Oberflächen- und Materialwissenschaften, spanning 3 semesters (30 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. International applicants apply through uni-assist. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

German — DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4 or equivalent C1

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

International master programmes require one of: ETS TOEFL paper 530 / computer 197 / internet 71, IELTS 6.0, Oxford Placement Test 75, Cambridge FCE, UNIcert Stufe II. Native English speakers or graduates of an English-taught degree exempt. For Automotive Systems and Design & Development M.Sc., non-native German speakers additionally need German A2 by the end of the second semester.

German Language

German-taught programmes (non-EU applicants with foreign certificates): DSH level 2 or 3, TestDaF passed with average 4.0, Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD), telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, or Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (GDS). The international-office pathway page states C1 as the prerequisite for admission to German-taught programmes. Proof latest at enrolment; waived for graduates of a German-taught degree.

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Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor or Diploma in Chemistry Engineering, Chemistry, Surface Technology, Materials Science, or similar

Additional Requirements

3 semesters
Can study semesters 1-2 in any order
Winter semester: Esslingen campus, Summer semester: Aalen campus

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Esslingen

Study Fields

Materialwissenschaften

Study Forms

Kooperation gemäß § 20 MRVO Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule Esslingen welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Angewandte Oberflächen- und Materialwissenschaften in Esslingen. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years), totalling 30 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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