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Polymer Science, Master of Science (M.Sc.)

When can I submit my online application?

Application period for EU citizens

  • Winter Semester:     1 March to 15 June
  • Summer Semester:  1 September to 15 January
Which documents do I need to submit during my online application?
  • Curriculum vitae
    you can download and fill out this template
  • Grade conversion using the Bavarian Formula
    this will be available as an Excel sheet on CAMPUSonline
  • for applicants who neither earned their higher education entrance qualification nor their initial degree in the English language: Language certificate ENGLISH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
    find out more - you may be enrolled on the condition that you submit the required proof of English level B2 during the first year of the programme if you can provide proof of language proficiency of at least level B1+ at the time of application
  • Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent)
    original language + certified translation in German or English
  • Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades- at least 135 ECTS points
    original language + certified translation in German or English
  • Grading Scale BACHELOR with maximum grade and minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree – not for passing individual courses
    original language + certified translation in German or English
  • Written presentation of course-specific competences
    a cover letter (in English or German) with a written statement of reasons for the choice of the respective Master's degree programme of a maximum of 2 pages, explaining the competences on the basis of which the applicant considers himself/herself particularly suitable for the desired degree programme.

Certified translation in German or English: only required if the document was not issued in German or English

If available or applicable, please also submit the following documents:
  • Degree certificate BACHELOR
    you may be enrolled on condition that you submit the certificate by the end of the first semester
    original language + certified translation in German or English*
  • Evidence of special qualifications or additional professional qualifications
    e.g. vocational training, internships, stays abroad, recommendation letter
  • Language certificate GERMAN level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
    find out more - can be obtained during the first year of the programme
  • List of modules for which no evidence of performance exists yet
    only required if your studies have not yet been completed
  • Request for disadvantage compensation
    If you are unable to take an aptitude test in whole or in part in the intended form due to a prolonged or permanent disability, an application for disadvantage compensation can be made. Proof of the examination disability must be provided in the form of a medical certificate, which can be uploaded here.
  • Short description of special qualifications or additional professional qualifications
  • Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester (and possibly a letter of requirements)
    only to be uploaded by applicants who already got an admission letter from the UBT for the respective master's programme in a previous semester, but did not manage to start their studies

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin:

Have you already studied a master's programme?Hide

Then please submit your master's transcript, the relevant grading scale and (if applicable) your master's certificate:

  • Transcript of Records MASTER (or other degree) including subjects and grades
    original language + certified translation in German or English
  • Grading Scale MASTER or other degree with maximum grade and minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree – not for passing individual courses
    original language + certified translation in German or English
  • Degree certificate MASTER
    original language + certified translation in German or English
Additional country-specific documentsHide

Depending on the country of your previous educational background, you may need to submit additional documents.

All set?

Then you are ready to start the online application in our application portal CAMPUSonline. 

In our step-by-step guide for the online application in CAMPUSonline you will find helpful information on the topics:

  • Creating a basic account
  • Submitting an online application in CAMPUSonline
  • Checking the online application status
  • Subsequent submission of documents
  • Checking your admission result

You do not need to submit any paper documents by post for the application.

Glossary for application and enrolment documents
On this page you will find information about the documents you need to apply to the University of Bayreuth. We will show you what is behind the individual designations, where you can get the documents from, and in what form you need to submit them.

Do you have questions or need assistance?
A list of contact persons for international applicants can be found here.


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