Which German universities currently use field-specific dMAT Subject Modules instead of the General Academic Module?
Exactly two universities and six tracks, as of the first India cycle. RWTH Aachen's MSc Battery Science uses five modules: Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Gottingen's MSc Data Science uses a dedicated Data Science module. Everyone else sits the General Academic Module.
Exactly two universities and six named tracks, as of the first India cycle. Your program choice decides your module, not your degree background, so if you are not targeting either of these two specific programs, you sit the General Academic Module regardless of your undergraduate major.
The Two Programs and Their Tracks
RWTH Aachen University uses dMAT as a selection input specifically for its MSc Battery Science and Technology in Engineering program, where applicants sit in one of five discipline-specific modules, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, depending on their undergraduate background, rather than the General Academic Module. Georg-August University Gottingen encourages applicants to its MSc Data Science program to sit a dedicated Data Science Subject Module, testing applied statistical reasoning and data interpretation.
An Important Note for Indian Applicants
If you are not targeting either of these two specific programs, you sit the General Academic Module regardless of what your undergraduate major happens to be; your program choice decides your module, not your degree background. Note: for Indian (non-EU/EWR) applicants specifically, RWTH Aachen requires the GRE in place of the dMAT for this program; the 80/20 dMAT weighting applies to EU/EWR applicants. Confirm which applies to you via the program's official admissions page before prioritising either test.
My Advice
If neither RWTH Aachen's Battery Science program nor Gottingen's Data Science MSc is on your shortlist, do not waste time researching the five discipline-specific modules at all; you will sit the General Academic Module regardless, so focus your preparation there instead.
Still have doubts?
Speak to a LeapScholar expert — free, no obligations.
More Universities & admissions questions
- By when should my HEP point be completed, should it be this month to avoid delay in UK?
- If I apply to two courses at the same university, do I need separate letters of recommendation for each course or can I use the same letter for both?
- Is Germany the best first priority country for my course and career scope for a Master's?
- Which universities in the USA offer MS Engineering Management for a B.Tech Automotive Engineering graduate, Duolingo 120 and ₹80 lakhs budget?
- Can I pursue an MBA abroad after completing a Bachelor of Science degree?
- How do US universities evaluate Indian LLM applicants differently from UK or European law schools?
- What is the fee range for a one-year MBA course compared to a two-year course in UK?
- Does my 12th grade percentage affect my master's application in Germany/France for a Bachelor's?
More Germany questions
- Other than Canada and Netherlands, are there better countries to study science and technology in Germany/Singapore?
- Is it better to spend 12 lakhs in India or go abroad for higher studies in Germany for a Master's?
- Is it possible to get a fully funded scholarship if he scores seven or above (seventy percent) in the third year in Germany?
- What are the three Core Module subtests in the dMAT exam, and what does each one actually ask you to do?
- Can you explain the difference between Germany and Ireland regarding dependent visas and family stay for a PhD?
- Which countries offer the best bioinformatics programs for Indian students after Class 12, and what should they know about Germany specifically?
- What are the differences in career opportunities and PR options between Germany and Canada?
- What are the tuition fees for studying in Germany for a Master's/Bachelor's?
