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September 2026 entry · 40 places · Applications open

How to apply to MSE at AUTh.

The application process is designed to be clear and straightforward. We review all applications on a rolling basis — early applications are strongly encouraged.

Rolling review — early applications are reviewed first and places fill quickly
Application process

Four steps from enquiry to admission.

The process from first contact to receiving your acceptancetypically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on the completeness of your application documents.

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Book a Video call (optional but recommended)
Complete the enquiry form to book a one-to-one Video session with our admissions team. We answer your questions about the programme, requirements and life in Thessaloniki before you apply.
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Submit your application & documents
Complete the online application form and upload your supporting documents — academic transcripts, ID, English language certificate, and personal statement. All submissions are via our secure HubSpot form.
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Committee review
Your application is reviewed by the MSE admissions committee. We assess academic background, English proficiency, and motivation. You will be invited to a short online interview.
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Receive your acceptance
Successful applicants receive a formal acceptance letter by email. You confirm your place by paying the first semester tuition fee. We then assist with enrolment and arrival in Thessaloniki.
Step 1 — Optional
Book a Video information call
For prospective students who want to learn more before applying
  • Ask questions about the programme, curriculum and faculty
  • Understand the entry requirements for your country
  • Learn about life in Thessaloniki and student support
  • Get guidance on which documents you will need
  • Choose your preferred date and time for a 30-minute Video call
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Key dates — 2026 entry
Now open
Applications open for September 2026 entry Open now
Rolling
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — early applicants reviewed first
July 2026
acceptanceletters issued to successful applicants
31 July 2026
Deadline to confirm place and pay first semester tuition
September 2026
Orientation day and first semester begins Start date
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Academic · English language · Documents

Entry requirements.

We welcome applications from students who have completed secondary education with strong results in science subjects. Select your country or region below to see the specific requirements that apply to you.

Requirements by country / region

What you need to apply.

Requirements vary by country. Select your region to see the specific academic qualifications, document requirements and any additional criteria that apply to your application.

📋 Academic qualification
A completed secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent, with strong results in at least two of the following science subjects:
  • Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
  • Physics or Chemistry
  • Biology or Computer Science
No specific minimum grade is set. Applications are reviewed holistically. Strong science results significantly strengthen your application.
🌐 English language proficiency
As a fully English-taught programme, all applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Accepted qualifications:
6.0
IELTS Academic
79
TOEFL iBT
B2
Cambridge / PTE
Native speakers and students who have completed their secondary education entirely in English are exempt from this requirement.
📄 Required documents
All applicants must submit:
  • Valid passport or national ID (photo page)
  • Official secondary school transcripts
  • Secondary school leaving certificate / diploma
  • English language certificate (if applicable)
  • Personal statement in English (500–800 words)
Documents not in English or Greek must be accompanied by a certified translation.
✍️ Personal statement
Your personal statement (500–800 words in English) should address:
  • Why you want to study Materials Science & Engineering
  • What specifically interests you about AUTh and this programme
  • Any relevant academic projects, research or work experience
  • Your career goals and how this degree supports them
Quality matters more than length. A focused, specific statement is significantly more effective than a generic one.
🇪🇬 Egypt
Thanaweya Amma (General Secondary Certificate) with strong results in the science stream (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Minimum total score of 75% or equivalent.
Document translation: Arabic documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
🇲🇦 Morocco
Baccalauréat (Sciences Mathématiques, Sciences Physiques or Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre stream) with a minimum grade of Bien (14/20) or equivalent.
French documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
🇹🇳 Tunisia
Baccalauréat (Sciences section or Mathematics section) with a minimum grade of Bien (14/20). Strong results in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry are required.
French documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
🇩🇿 Algeria · 🇱🇾 Libya
Baccalauréat (Sciences Exactes or Mathematics stream) with results equivalent to a minimum grade of 14/20. All documents in Arabic or French must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
If unsure whether your qualification meets requirements, contact our admissions team to discuss your specific situation before applying.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) — Science stream — with a minimum grade of 85%. Strong results in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
Arabic documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
🇦🇪 UAE · 🇶🇦 Qatar · 🇰🇼 Kuwait · 🇧🇭 Bahrain
Emirates Secondary School Certificate or equivalent Gulf Council country secondary leaving certificate — Science stream — with strong results in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Students from international school systems (British, American, IB) in the Gulf are welcome to apply and should contact us to discuss their specific qualifications.
🇯🇴 Jordan · 🇱🇧 Lebanon · 🇸🇾 Syria
Jordanian Tawjihi, Lebanese Baccalauréat or Syrian Baccalauréat — Science or Mathematics stream — with strong results. Lebanese Baccalauréat students in the Sciences Générales or Sciences de la Vie stream are eligible.
🇮🇷 Iran · 🇮🇶 Iraq
Iranian Diplom (Rikazi-Fizik or Olum-Tajrobi stream) or Iraqi Sixth Form Certificate — Science stream — with strong results in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Certified English translations required for all documents.
🇵🇰 Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC / FSc) — Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical stream — with a minimum of 70% overall. Strong results in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
A-Level students from Pakistan are also eligible — minimum grades of BBB in relevant science subjects.
🇮🇳 India
Class XII (Senior Secondary) certificate from a recognised Indian board (CBSE, ISC, or state board) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects. Minimum 70% aggregate in PCM subjects.
Strong JEE preparation is an advantage — the academic content overlaps significantly with the first two years of our curriculum.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh · 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) — Science stream — or A-Level qualifications with strong results in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Minimum grades of BBB at A-Level or equivalent at HSC level.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) or equivalent — minimum of B3 (or credit) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics — or A-Level qualifications with strong science results.
If your country is not listed above, contact our admissions team directly. We review qualifications from all countries.
🇪🇺 EU / EEA countries
National secondary school leaving certificates from all EU and EEA countries are recognised. Students should have strong results in science subjects. Specific equivalence rules apply per country — contact us to confirm your qualification.
EU students are subject to the same €8,000/year tuition fee as non-EU students for this international programme.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
A-Level qualifications with minimum grades of BBB, including at least two of: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. Scottish Highers (AABBB or equivalent) also accepted.
🌍 International Baccalaureate
IB Diploma with a minimum total score of 28 points, with Higher Level scores of at least 5 in two relevant science subjects (Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry).
IB students with strong science Higher Level results are particularly well prepared for the MSE curriculum.
🇬🇷 Greece
Greek Apolytirio with strong results in the science group subjects. Greek students are also welcome to apply through this international programme — the degree awarded is identical to the standard AUTh qualification.
🌐 Countries not listed above
We welcome applications from students worldwide. If your country or qualification type is not listed above, please contact our admissions team directly — we review secondary qualifications from all countries on a case-by-case basis, guided by the European Network of Information Centres (ENIC-NARIC) equivalence framework.
The most important thing is not to self-exclude. If you are unsure whether your qualification meets our entry requirements, contact us before applying and we will advise you directly.
Tuition fees — 2026 entry
€8,000
per academic year · all nationalities
A fixed, transparent fee — the same for all students regardless of nationality. No hidden charges. No differential pricing. A complete European university education at a fraction of the cost of equivalent programmes in Western Europe.
Comparable programmes at European universities (Average Top 10%)
MSE · AUTh, ThessalonikiGreece — public university
€8,000 / yr
Materials ScienceNetherlands — public university
€18,750 / yr
Materials ScienceBelgium — public university
€10,670 / yr
Materials ScienceUnited Kingdom
€40,000+ / yr
Full cost breakdown

What you will pay — in full.

There are no additional programme fees beyond tuition. The figures below represent the total financial picture for a student studying in Thessaloniki.

€8,000
Tuition fee per academic year (fixed, all nationalities)
€250–400
Monthly rent
€150–200
Monthly living costs — food, transport, utilities
€500–700
Total monthly budget — comfortable student life, all-in
Estimated total annual cost
Tuition €8,000 + living costs approximately €6,000–8,400 (12 months at €500–700/month)
€14,000–16,400
Estimated total cost — Master Level (5 years)
At current fee levels and estimated living costs
€70,000–82,000
Payment schedule
Tuition is paid in two equal instalments per academic year — one at the beginning of each semester. The first payment of €4,000 is due upon confirmation of your place (by 31 July 2026 for September 2026 entry). There is no examination fees for the candidature submission and no cancelation policy available for refund.
Scholarships & fee waivers
AUTh is exploring scholarship and partial fee waiver options for academically exceptional applicants. Details will be published on this page as they become available. Contact the admissions team to express interest — strong academic records are taken into consideration.
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Frequently asked questions

Questions we hear most often.

If your question is not answered here, contact us directly — our admissions team responds within one working day.

The programme
Yes — 100%. All lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, assessments, examinations and official communications are conducted in English. You do not need to know any Greek to complete the programme, though you will certainly pick some up living in Thessaloniki.
40 students per academic year. This is a deliberately small cohort — designed to ensure close contact with faculty, full access to laboratory resources, and a genuinely personalised academic experience.
Yes. AUTh is a public university of the Greek state, and its degrees are fully recognised across the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). The Integrated Master is accredited at EQF Level 7 and is automatically recognised for academic and professional purposes across all EU member states and in most countries worldwide that have signed mutual recognition agreements with the EU.
The first cohort begins in September 2026. There is one intake per year, in September. The academic year runs from September to June, divided into two semesters.
Admissions & applications
Yes. We accept applications from students who are still completing their secondary education. You can apply with predicted or current results — your acceptancewill be conditional on achieving the required final grades. You will need to provide your final results before 31 July 2026 to confirm your place.
No. There is no entrance examination. Admission is based on your secondary school results, your personal statement, your English language certificate, and (for some applicants) a short online interview with the admissions committee.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Complete applications — with all required documents — are typically reviewed within 4–6 weeks of submission. Incomplete applications are paused until all documents are received. We strongly recommend applying early and ensuring all documents are submitted together.
Yes — but all documents not in English or Greek must be accompanied by a certified translation into English. The translation must be certified by a sworn or official translator, or by the issuing institution. We cannot review documents in other languages without a certified translation.
Fees & finances
Yes. The tuition fee of €8,000 per academic year applies to all students regardless of nationality — EU citizens and non-EU citizens. There is no differential pricing for this international programme.
AUTh is actively exploring scholarship and partial fee waiver options for academically exceptional applicants. Details will be published as they are confirmed. If you are interested in being considered for financial support, please indicate this in your application and contact the admissions team directly.
A comfortable student life in Thessaloniki — private room in a shared flat, eating well, transport and basic expenses — costs approximately €500–700 per month. This is significantly below the cost of living in Western European university cities. Many students live comfortably on less, particularly in shared accommodation.
Life in Thessaloniki
Yes. Thessaloniki is consistently ranked among the safest large cities in south-eastern Europe. The university area is well-lit, well-served by public transport, and has a large, active international student community. The city is generally welcoming and tolerant toward international students and visitors from all backgrounds.
No. The entire programme is in English, and daily life in Thessaloniki is very manageable without Greek — particularly in the university district. AUTh offers optional Greek language courses for international students who wish to learn, and we encourage it as it significantly enriches your experience of the city.
Yes. Thessaloniki has a well-established international food culture and a variety of restaurants and shops serving halal food — including Turkish, Arab and South Asian cuisine. The city has had a Muslim community for centuries, and there are mosques and Islamic community spaces in the city centre.
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Get in touch — we are here to help.

Whether you have a question about the programme, your eligibility, or the application process — contact us. We respond to every enquiry personally.

How would you like to get in touch?

Choose the contact method that works best for you.

We offer three ways to connect with our admissions team — depending on whether you want a quick answer, a detailed conversation, or are ready to formally apply.

Recommended first step
Book a one-to-one Video call
30 minutes · English · Free · Choose your date and time

The best way to get a full picture of the programme and whether it is right for you. Our admissions team will answer all your questions — about the curriculum, entry requirements for your country, fees, life in Thessaloniki, and the application process.

After submitting the form below, you will receive an email with a calendar link to choose your preferred date and time for the Video call.

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Other ways to reach us
Email
secretary.mse@auth.gr
Response within 1 working day
Office address
MSE Programme Office
Department of Chemistry, AUTh Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Before you contact us — have you checked our FAQs?
Many common questions about requirements, fees, the application process, and life in Thessaloniki are answered in our FAQ section →