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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Credits
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Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Chemistry View 9 other Masters in Chemistry in AustriaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
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Tuition Fee
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International
726 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 363 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
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.