Overview

The Sustainable Chemistry course at Justus Liebig University Giessen provides students with both, theoretical and practical in-depth knowledge of chemical concepts of synthesis, analysis, and evaluation from a sustainability perspective. Beside lectures and seminars, students will be involved early on in cutting edge research projects.

On completion of the programme, graduates will be equipped with the following skill sets:

Fundamentals of sustainability and sustainable chemistry,

Advanced topics in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry such as heavy metal-free synthesis and catalysis, photochemistry, electrochemistry,

Circular economy for chemical processes,

Chemical research in the context of sustainability.

Career Options

Graduates have a wide range of career options from industry to academia to public service in the fields of chemical research, development and evaluation in the context of sustainability. They may pursue roles in environmental regulations and organisations, public authorities, politics, and education. In addition to the potential to make a positive impact on the environment and society, the programme offers national and global career opportunities due to its international focus. These are fostered through international and networks with partner universities experts in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical Concepts of Sustainability

Sustainable inorganic chemistry: criticality, synthesis, substitution and recovery

Sustainable Energy Technologies

Circular Economy

Sustainability of Organic Reactions: Principles of Green Chemistry

Sustainable Water Treatment

Sustainable Materials Chemistry: Energy Materials

Sustainable Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gießen, Germany

Disciplines

Chemistry Sustainable Energy View 41 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

To qualify for admission to the Master’s programme Sustainable Chemistry, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (with at least 180 ECTS credit points that corresponds to the "Empfehlungen der GDCh-Studienkommission zum Bachelorstudium Chemie an Universitäten" (“Recommendations of the GDCh Study Commission for Bachelor's Degree Programmes in Chemistry at Universities”). This is assessed by the examination board as part of the application and admission procedure.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

As a public university, JLU Giessen does not charge tuition fees! You only pay a semester contribution.

Living costs

Gießen

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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Funding

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