M.Sc. Nanoscience Top Master Program Enrolment

Highly selective elite 120-ECTS research master at the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials (ZIAM), featuring personal lab rotations and tuition waiver support.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Top 5% bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 100
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Physics/Chemistry GRE score strongly recommended
Thesis / Research statement: Letter of motivation, CV, and extensive scientific writing sample
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: All admitted students receive full ZIAM fellowships covering living expenses and tuition fees
Application fee: €100 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: €2,530 EU statutory / €20,900 international (offset by fellowship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Groningen (Zernike Campus) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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