Overview
Using the latest instrumentation, students focus on developing and characterizing traits in new kinds of monomers and polymers. Program graduates are highly qualified polymer chemists, creating the future today!
The Master’s degree program in Polymer Chemistry delivered by Johannes Kepler University Linz offers valuable general knowledge training. Graduates qualify for high value jobs where they can apply their expert scientific knowledge and trained methods. Graduates not only hone the skills needed to transfer scientific knowledge and methods to the workplace, they are qualified to undertake demanding tasks in the area of manufacturing and polymer characterization.
Your Benefits
- Hands-on training
- Access to modern equipment
- Strong, comprehensive support by industrial partners
- Broad, international network
- Access to and collaboration with many polymer institutes at the JKU.
Job Opportunities
Graduates in the field of Polymer Chemistry are highly sought-after specialists, have a high job placement rate, and can pursue a variety of professional occupations. Graduates are often active in research and development as well as positions in the fields of synthesis and characterization such as in the chemical industry, plastics manufacturing, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Professional challenges include positions in the construction industry, packaging, aerospace industry, sporting goods, automotive industry, as well as in the electrical and electronics industries.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Bridging Subjects
- Polymer Chemistry
- Advanced Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry of Polymers
- Soft Skills
- Polymerization Techniques
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Deadlines EU: 31 October (winter) and 31 March (summer)
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering View 7 other Masters in Chemical Engineering in AustriaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
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Tuition Fee
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International
1454 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 727 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
€726.72 for third-country nationals
Living costs for Linz
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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