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HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials
Pre-Bachelor
About the Program
The Cluster of Excellence 3D Matter Made to Order (3DMM2O) is a Research Cluster jointly run by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Heidelberg University. The main task of the Cluster is to take 3D Additive Manufacturing to the next level by breaking current barriers of scale, precision and speed. The Cluster aims to advance 3D Additive Manufacturing from the macroscale to the microscale, nanoscale, and eventually the molecular scale. It also aims to implement technology in three selected application areas. Built upon the scientific expertise of more than 40 Principal Investigators from KIT and Heidelberg University, the Cluster is characterised by a highly interdisciplinary research approach. Principal investigators (PIs), postdoctoral and doctoral researchers in chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, biophysics, biology, biomechanics, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering work together in the Cluster. The HEiKA Graduate School on “Functional Materials” with its about 100 members is a central structural element of the Cluster. It offers a training programme preparing the doctoral researchers not only for their research career and their work in the Cluster but also in the areas of science communication and management. Individual mentoring committees ensure the supervision for the doctoral researchers. In addition, annual research conferences in rotating subfields of the Cluster and annual retreats of the doctoral researchers as well as welcome and networking events are part of the programme. HEiKA's offer contributes to the continuous deepening of the partnerships and to the development of new cross-disciplinary connections between the PIs, doctoral candidates and postdocs from KIT and Heidelberg University. Application Find open positions here: Open Positions | 3D Matter Made to Order You can also apply for a doctoral scholarship funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation Qualification Scholarship | 3D Matter Made to Order.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).
Language
English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
How do I apply to HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Is HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie taught in German or English? ▼
This Other programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Karlsruher Institut für Technologie — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.