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Application
Please send your application including all pdf documents to the following email address: polymscifub(at)chemie.fu-berlin.de
Applications have to contain:
- application form (please download*)
- CV
- personal statement of intent (one page)
- 3 letters of recommendation
- verified copies of transcripts
- verified copies of qualifying degrees
- proof of English competency, e.g. TOEFL (PBT 510/CBT 225/iBT 90) or IELTS (6,5 Pkt.)
* The appplication form is fillable only if opened in a standalone pdf reader. It does not work in browser.
Application deadlines:
- April 30th for Winter Semesters
- October 31st for Summer Semesters
After these deadlines, applicants may request to be considered for the waiting list or following entry semester.
Expected arrival of accepted students:
- October 1st for Winter Semesters
- April 1st for Summer Semesters
Fees and funding:
- The M.Sc. in Polymer Science Program does not charge for tuition. There is a small semester fee, currently around 300 €, for enrollment and public transportation.
- For visas and resident permits, accepted students must have at least 600 to 700 € per month at their disposal for living costs.
The M.Sc. in Polymer Science Program does not have scholarships or grants.
1st year courses
Winter Semester Courses
According to the 2024 study regulations.
| Course title | Uni | Type | SWS | Examination | Workload | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Macromolecular Chemistry | FU | V, Ü | 3+1 | written exam | 150 | 5 |
| Advanced Macromolecular Chemistry | FU | V, S | 3+1 | written exam | 150 | 5 |
| Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory | FU | S, P | 1+3 | practical exam | 150 | 5 |
| Polymer Characterization | HU | V, Ü, P | 2+1+3 | practical exam | 300 | 10 |
| Introduction to Polymer Theory | HU | V, Ü | 2+1 | written exam | 150 | 5 |
Summer Semester Courses
| Course title | Uni | Type | SWS | Examination | Workload | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Materials and Technologies | TU | V, S, P | 4+1+4 | written exam | 270 | 9 |
| Physical Chemistry of Polymeric Materials | TU | V, S | 3+2 | written exam | 180 | 6 |
| Functional Polymers and Colloids | UP | V, Ü, P | 3+1 | written exam | 150 | 5 |
| Advanced Polymers and Nanomaterials | UP | V, Ü, S | 3+1+2 | written exam | 180 | 6 |
| Functional Polymers and Nanomaterials Lab | UP | P, S | 6+2 | practical exam | 270 | 9 |
Glossary
FU - Freie Universität Berlin, HU - Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, TU - Technische Universität Berlin, UP - Universität Potsdam
V - Lecture, Ü - Tutorial, P - Practicum/Lab, S - Seminary
SS or SoSe - Sommer Semester, WS or WiSe - Winter Semester, SWS - Hours per Week in Semester, CP - Credit Points
