Master of Science in Chemistry of Materials Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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.

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

The Master of Science programme "Chemistry of Materials" starts only in the winter semester. Online applications are possible from 1 April until 15 July for international applicants and until 15 September for national applicants.

• 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 1.9 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.

Approx. 320 EUR per semester. Includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket (free public transport in Germany) and the Jena culture ticket; see details here.

Studying in Jena is tuition-free.

Costs (per month) vary depending on individual circumstances: rent and food: 550 EUR, books and learning materials: 50 EUR, health insurance: 120 EUR, other expenses: 180 EUR, total: 900 EUR.

There are various job opportunities in Jena. You should have at least a good command of German if you want to have a wider choice of jobs. Jobs in which you do not need (much) German are rare, often physically demanding, and not very well paid. In some cases, you may also have to commute to nearby cities. Our Career Point offers advice on finding a job.

Deutschlandstipendium (application in April each year).

Some programmes offer scholarships. Please consult the specific study programme website.

When applying for internships, part-time jobs or entry-level roles after graduation, the Career Point team at the University of Jena supports Bachelor’s and Master’s students with free events and advisory services. Career talks, alumni events, company visits, workshops on soft skills, intercultural skills, and future skills, and a free interdisciplinary career and job fair enable exchange with employers. Templates, a job portal, LinkedIn and a mailing list provide information on vacancies, event invitations and exclusive offers. Students interested in entrepreneurship can reach out to the university’s K1 Startup Service.

Bachelor's and Master's level students may apply for student accommodation (all off-campus, furnished single rooms in shared apartments, rent: 200 to 350 EUR per month, application deadline: 15 July/15 January).

International doctoral candidates have the possibility of applying for a place in one of three university guesthouses. Enrolled doctoral candidates can also apply for a room in student housing.

You can find more information about finding accommodation in Jena here.