Master of Science in Chemistry of Materials Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Courses are held in English (100%).

The Master's programme "Chemistry of Materials" is designed for students with a Bachelor's degree in either chemistry, physics, materials sciences, any of the chemistry-related disciplines of engineering, or related fields. The course language is English.

• 1 April through 31 May (non-EU nationals)
• 1 April through 31 August (Germany and EU nationals)

To receive a timely response to manage visa and accommodation, etc., it is strongly recommended to apply as early as possible.

The programme comprises three stages: adjustment, specialisation, and practical training. The adjustment stage provides students with the necessary academic background to embark on materials chemistry, depending on their individual Bachelor's education. Basic German or project management skills can also be obtained during the first semester. The specialisation stage provides students with fundamental courses as well as the opportunity to specialise in various fields of materials chemistry, depending on personal interest. During the practical training, students perform research laboratory work and a scientific internship either at research groups in Jena or at partner institutions abroad. At the end of the programme, students work towards a thesis on a current topic of materials research.

Research laboratory work and/or a scientific internship

No tuition fees

The semester fee amounts to approx. 290 EUR per semester (student services and student self-government). For details, see: Semester fee (uni-jena.de)

Students need approximately 700–900 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. For details, see: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international.

• Minimum prerequisite for admission to the Master of Science Chemistry of Materials programme is a first university degree (Bachelor's, "Diplom") in chemistry, chemical engineering or physics with an overall final grade "good" ("gut") or better (equal to at least 2.5 in the German grading system), ideally better.
• Principally, graduates of related study programmes, in particular in materials science, are granted admission if their degree is equivalent to the above. Generally, a degree is equivalent if the applicant acquired at least 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) in physics and chemistry within the previous study programme, excluding a final thesis, and the overall final grade was "good" ("gut") or better.

English language skills corresponding to level B2 are mandatory.

• 1 April through 31 May (non-EU nationals)
• 1 April through 31 August (Germany and EU nationals)

To receive a timely response to manage visa and accommodation, etc., it is strongly recommended to apply as early as possible.

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Students can work as student assistants and besides their studies up to a certain extent. Please also see: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international

Accommodation in student residences is available to a certain extent. Please apply to the "Studierendenwerk Thüringen". For further information, please visit our website at: http://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/.

You can also look for single or shared private accommodation yourself. In the buildings of the university, there are numerous information boards with accommodation offers. Note, however, that the availability of private accommodation in Jena is rather limited.

The university hosts a Career and Welcome Point: https://www.cwp.uni-jena.de/en