Chemistry (Master of Science) University of Konstanz

The Master’s programme in Chemistry is designed to be completed over four semesters, earning a total of 120 ECTS credits. All required credits must be obtained within a maximum duration of eight semesters. Students are required to take one lecture in each of the following core areas:- Inorganic Chemistry- Organic Chemistry- Physical Chemistry

One lecture must be complemented by a research internship worth 10 ECTS credits. The elective area allows students to tailor their studies to their interests. You can choose from a variety of courses and internships — including the option of an industrial internship.

The programme concludes with the Master’s thesis and a colloquium.

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Combination of modules and ECTS credits in the Master's programme
Master's courses

A three-month industrial internship (18 ECTS) can be included in the study plan.

Entry requirements for the Master's programme Chemistry are as follows:

Documentation of a three-year (or longer) study programme at a state or officially recognised institution of higher education or "Berufsakademie" (vocational academy) in the subject of chemistry (minimum degree: Bachelor of Sciences or equivalent), including a detailed transcript of records. Further information is available on our website.

Applicants with a higher education degree obtained in a country that is not a member of the Bologna Process have to take the GRE test (official score sheet; at least 150 points in Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning Score).

Students currently pay the following fees per semester:

• Degree-seeking students / free-movers: 209 EUR
• Exchange students: 129 EUR

For more detailed information, please check our website.

The good news is that studying at German public universities is not expensive. For your stay, you will require a budget for daily life and certain study expenses. The cost of living for students in Konstanz is approx. 760 EUR per month.

Example of the average monthly living cost in Konstanz:
Rent (including utilities): 352 EUR
Food: 168 EUR
Clothing, laundry, personal hygiene: 42 EUR
Learning materials (books, copies): 20 EUR
Health insurance, medical care, medicine: 80 EUR
Phone, Internet, broadcasting fees: 31 EUR
Leisure time, culture, sports: 61 EUR

If you want to earn some extra cash while you study, you can get a student job. The university administration and many departments offer student assistant jobs. You can find a number of advertisements for jobs both on and off campus on online platforms (in German):

Jobbörse Seezeit: the job portal of "Seezeit", which is our student services

Hilfskraftstellen an der Universität | Datenbank Career Service: our career service’s job portal

Jobs are also posted on the university’s notice boards in the foyer and canteen areas, as well as in the departments.

Students with great academic credentials and community service experience can apply for scholarships in Germany. In cases of unexpected financial hardship, the university will try to help with emergency financial support. For an overview of financial support options, check out our websites:
https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/international-office/study-in-konstanz/degree-studies/fees-and-scholarships/#c219152
http://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/study/study-essentials/finances/financing-your-studies

For example, you may apply for the Deutschlandstipendium. The scholarship amounts to 300 EUR per month and is awarded without regard to income for a minimum of two semesters.

There are a number of possibilities for accommodation for students: in apartments, flat shares, or residence halls run by the university. Check out our website, where we provide an overview of the different options as well as general tips. You can also contact the team of our International Office for advice on housing.

Please note that it is important to begin your search for accommodation as early as possible since our city and surroundings are very popular not only with students but also with families and outdoor enthusiasts. Since both Switzerland and Lake Constance border Konstanz, the available living space is limited and not always inexpensive.