Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Structural Engineering in Germany
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Pouria Bahmani
Washington State University
United States
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6 days ago
Washington State University is seeking a fully funded MS or PhD graduate student to join the Structural Engineering research group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in Pullman, Washington, beginning in Summer/Fall 2027. The research is part of a multi-year project on hybrid structural systems, with emphasis on timber-concrete composite (TCC) floors. The work will combine structural analytical modeling, finite element analysis, and full-scale experimental testing of TCC sla...
Materials Science
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
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6 days ago
University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
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1 week ago
Top university
Infrastructure and the Environment MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research degree in Engineering focused on sustainable, resilient, and efficient infrastructure in built and natural environments. The programme sits within the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment in the School of Engineering and offers research opportunities across topics such as environmental engineering , fire safety engineering , granular and geomechanical processes , infrastructure sensing and s...
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
+6 more
1 week ago
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University of Freiburg
Germany
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3 weeks ago
The Calvino Group at the University of Freiburg is recruiting a PhD student for a new DFG-funded project, PHOTOMELT. The project explores reversible photopolymerization directly in polymer melts, at the interface of polymer chemistry, photochemistry, and materials science. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in stimuli-responsive polymers, sustainable polymer materials, and reversible/orthogonal chemical systems. The post is for a PhD opening only. The announcement does not list detai...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Photochemistry
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3 weeks ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
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2 weeks ago
PhD opportunity in computational neuroscience and human neurodevelopment at Forschungszentrum Jülich (INM-7) The Multiscale Neurodevelopment team in the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine – Brain and Behaviour (INM-7) is recruiting a PhD student fellow to work on multi-modal models of human brain development, function, and cognition . The project combines in vivo MRI , EEG , post mortem brain samples, and computational modelling to study the maturation of cortical architecture, connectivity,...
Computer Science
Psychology
Biology
+11 more
2 weeks ago
Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems
Germany
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1 month ago
IMPRS-IS is advertising fully funded PhD positions for 2027 at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany . The program is described as a doctoral training opportunity with a strong focus on artificial intelligence , machine learning , computational science , and robotics , with a world-class academic network across Stuttgart and Tübingen . This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants interested in research that combines computational modeling with biological or techni...
Computer Science
Biology
Mathematics
+4 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Germany
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Computational Mechanics
3d Printing
Computer-aided Design
Technical University of Munich
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Cement Chemistry
Material Characterization
Ice Mechanics
Professor
Hochschule für Technik Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig
Germany
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Construction Materials Engineering
Sustainable Construction
Composites Engineering
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Professor - Director/ Head of Institute
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Construction Materials Engineering
Computational Mechanics
Constitutive Modeling
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Computational Mechanics
3d Printing
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Professor and Institute Director
Leibniz University Hannover
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Alloy Engineering
Micromechanics
Shape Memory Alloy
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.