Overview

At Geomaterials and Geochemistry offered at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich students will gain detailed knowledge of physical and chemical properties of materials. In specialized elective modules, students will receive training in both, in state-of-the-art analytical and experimental lab methods as well as in field-based methods.

Students at Geomaterials and Geochemistry offered at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich will:

explore challenging scientific projects and to learn innovative approaches for solving problems in Earth and materials sciences.

gain an overall quantitative understanding in state-of-the-art analytical, numerical and experimental techniques that ideally prepare for a successful future career

gain professional skills required to compete on the international job markets in cutting-edge PhD research programs, general academia, and industry successfully.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Synthesis and Processing

Mineral Surfaces and Reactivity

Thermodynamical Phase Equilibria

Deformation and Transformation

Complementary Natural Sciences

Advanced Materials Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

Materials Science Chemistry Geology View 42 other Masters in Materials Science in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of passport

CV

Certified copy of the B.Sc. degree (if already finished)

Transcript of records of the courses and credits in your Bachelor program (minimum 150 ECTS).

Essay (5,000-7,000 characters) in English in which your motivation, scientific background and competences for participating in the M.Sc. program are explained in detail

Proof of English language proficiency of C1 level

Applicants from the People's Republic of China, Mongolia, or Vietnam please also upload the APS-certificate of the German Embassy

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Each semester all students must pay the fees for the Munich Student Union.
No tuition fees are charged.

Living costs

München

Germany

1078 - 1689 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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