Certificate in Sustainable Design Archiving and Polymer Conservation

Postgraduate professional certificate exploring chemical degradation pathways of early synthetic polymers (Bakelite, PVC, polyurethanes) in historical design collections.

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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: Degree in Art Conservation, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Museum Studies
English language proficiency: Proficiency in German
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Conservation resume and statement of laboratory experience
Recommendation letters: One institutional recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: Subsidies for conservators provided by the Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences and the Arts
Application fee: €0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: €1,600 total certificate fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: May 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Design-Geschichte Bayern documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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