Overview

About Chemistry at Justus Liebig University Giessen

The courses of the programme reflect the research foci in the Department of Chemistry at JLU Giessen. This includes modern topics from the fields of materials chemistry, nanochemistry, surface chemistry/catalysis, bioinorganics, bio- and environmental analytics, computational chemistry, applied electrochemistry as well as special inorganic and organic synthesis chemistry. Graduates will thus be able to work in a number of very different professional fields. In addition to the traditional chemical and pharmaceutical industries, this includes the electrical industry as well as numerous medium-sized companies, e.g. from the environmental sector or material refinement. The Master's programme is designed to impart competencies with a unique combination in Hesse.

The scientific competence and excellence of chemistry at JLU Giessen is also reflected in the acquirement of third-party funding programmes and the quality and number of publications of the research groups. This creates solid conditions for leading outstanding Master's graduates to doctoral degrees in a modern field of research in chemistry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Chemistry

Molecular Analytics

Physical Chemistry

Solid State, Materials and Molecular Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-10-16 00:00:00

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More details

The end of the enrolment period is determined each year, please check the application portal during the enrolment period.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission may include additional coursework of up to 30 CPs, which must be completed within the first two semesters. These do not belong to the scope of the Master's degree programme.

or other suitable proof of English language skills at the CEFR B2 level.

Admission may be dependent on passing an entry examination. Here, the skills and knowledge required for the Master's programme are tested based on the "Empfehlungen der GDCh-Studienkommission zum Bachelorstudium Chemie an Universitäten".
a language certificate, level CEFR B2,
proof of completion of an English-language Bachelor's degree programme
TOEFL test ITB (internet-based test) with at least 80 points or IELTS test with at least a score of 6 in the academic test,
Proof of the "UNIcert II" certificate,
by passing an English examination at a university which verifiably certifies level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages and which is not older than two years,

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 300 EUR for administration and semester tickets

Living costs for Gießen

630 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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