Overview

Key features

Graduates of the Master’s degree program in Chemistry from TU Dresden are able to address topics in the field of chemistry with a critical eye and in a scientifically sound manner. They can also solve tasks independently and work in an interdisciplinary capacity and thereby contribute to development in this field. At the same time, graduates can recognize the relevance of scientific fields closely related to chemistry and use these effectively. In addition to subject-specific skills, graduates also possess key qualifications relevant to the working world, such as communication skills, teamwork, effective project planning and work organization.

Students of this degree program graduate with the academic title ‘Master of Science,’ giving them a good basis for pursuing further qualifications, in particular doctoral studies. This will increase their chances of starting an independent and self-directed profession. Following the tradition of our university, our professors maintain contacts with leading chemical companies in Germany, especially for your benefit.

Graduates possess the in-depth specialist knowledge required for professional practice, understand interdisciplinary links and are qualified for highly specialized activities, for example at teaching and research institutions, in industry and in public authorities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials Chemistry
Biologically Oriented Chemistry
Cross-Sectional Field
Research Lab Class
Master’s thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dresden, Germany

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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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission requirements for this course are:• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry• Proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages• Specialist knowledge according to the Aptitude Assessment Regulations on the Faculty’s website, which must be proved by completing an aptitude test

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fee. Students have to pay a semester fee of 288,10 EUR.

Living costs

Dresden

Germany

756 - 1107 EUR / month

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