Master of Science: Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis University of Regensburg

Courses are held in English.

The MSc programme SynCat provides successful BSc students with a tailor-made curriculum for an intensive and world-class training in all aspects of modern molecular sciences with SYNTHESIS at its core! Special emphasis is put on modern synthetic techniques, catalyst development and applications, and theoretical and analytical tools.

The following courses are offered:

SYNTHESIS (SYN):
The basic concepts of how to make complex molecules, functional materials, natural products, and drugs

CATALYSIS (CAT):
Modern aspects of catalyst preparation, characterisation, and application to molecule synthesis in academic and industrial contexts

TECHNIQUES (TEC):
Basic lab methods and tools for the preparation and analysis of molecules

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES (A TEC):
Modern technologies and their applications in research and industry settings

RESEARCH EXCHANGE (RES EX):
Study off-campus, develop your skills abroad or in a company (funding available!)

CONCLUSION (CON):
Choose a specialisation and train special techniques for a successful Master's thesis

MASTER'S THESIS (MAT):
Become a researcher and tackle a challenging task

For the winter semester (starting October): 1 March to 1 June
For the summer semester (starting April): 1 September to 1 December

Please visit www.syn-cat.eu.

In the second or third semester, the participants accomplish an individual and customised research internship of about two months of duration.

No tuition fees

Student service fee: approx. 200 EUR per semester (includes a public transport ticket valid for the entire semester)

You will need a minimum of about 1,000 EUR per month (including rent, food, clothing, insurance, books, and study materials).

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a closely related subject

English, level B2 (CEFR) or equivalent

For the winter semester (starting October): 1 March to 1 June
For the summer semester (starting April): 1 September to 1 December

An external module (second/third semester) can be funded.

Students from EU member states and Switzerland do not need a work permit. Students from non-EU states who are registered at a German university are allowed to work 140 days per year.
Please note that almost all employers require good German language skills.

The International Office will try to assist students in finding a room in a student dormitory or on the private market. The price for a room in a student dormitory ranges from approx. 300 EUR to 450 EUR per month.
For more information about student housing, please contact international.accommodation@ur.de.

Founded in 1962, the University of Regensburg is a campus university with an excellent infrastructure (e.g. library equipment, computer centre). With its 12 faculties, the university offers a wide variety of programmes of study. Originally designed as a regional university, it has developed into a renowned centre of teaching and research with a strong tradition in international cooperation.
The current student population of the university is around 21,000, with 1,600 international students.

The appeal of the University of Regensburg is enhanced by the attractiveness of the city and its pleasant surroundings as well as the proximity of the Danube Valley and the Bavarian Forest. The medieval stone bridge spanning the Danube and the Gothic cathedral are the emblems of this city of 170,000 inhabitants. In July 2006, Regensburg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Yet Regensburg does not rely on its 2,000 years of cultural history alone for its fine reputation. It is a prosperous economic centre with one of the highest productivity rates in the whole of Germany. The university has contributed greatly to this success. Please visit the city's website: https://www.regensburg.de/.