Sustainable Chemistry Paderborn University
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Paderborn
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Chemistry
Focus
Process Engineering, Chemical Nature or Engineering Sciences
Target group
Bachelor graduates whose degree must include at least the following credits (without Bachelor's thesis):
-\t40 credits in general, inorganic and analytical chemistry (12 credits of which for laboratory practicals)
-\t32 credits in organic chemistry (10 credits of which for laboratory practicals)
-\t22 credits in physical chemistry (7 credits of which for laboratory practicals)
The examination board determines compliance with requirements.
Annotation
As a practical science, chemistry plays a key role in our lives. Chemistry is everywhere, from products for everyday life, high-tech applications and modern medicine to solving the major challenges of our time, such as climate-neutral energy concepts and environmentally friendly technology. All these topics are part of the Chemistry degree course, not only in theory, but also practically in the laboratory.
Admission requirements
A degree that includes at least the following credit points (without a Bachelor's thesis):
• 40 credit points (CP) in the field of General, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry (of which 12 CP for laboratory work placements)
• 32 CP in the field of Organic Chemistry (of which 10 CP for laboratory work placements)
• 22 CP in the field of Physical Chemistry (of which 7 CP for laboratory work placements).
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German