Chemistry (MSc) University of Göttingen

The Göttingen Master's programme in Chemistry offers students chemistry in all of its facets. The programme is strongly research-oriented, and it offers an optimal basis for a doctorate. From the wide range of courses, students can put together their own course of study and are able to choose their own individual focal points. The choices range from a broad overview of chemistry to specific focal points, e.g. Biomolecular Chemistry, Sustainable Synthesis and Catalysis or Modern Methods and Spectroscopy.

1. Specialist courses (78 credits)

a. Methods
b. Special Inorganic Chemistry
c. Special Organic Chemistry
d. Special Physical Chemistry
e. Applied Chemistry
f. Thematic Specialisation (Modules with a total value of at least 48 credits must be completed successfully.)

2. Area of professionalisation (12 credits):

a. Scientific competences (chemistry or lectures in physics, biology, mathematics, or informatics)
b. Key competences

3. Master's thesis (30 credits)

For details on the requirements for application and on the selection procedure, please consult the admission rules and regulations ("Ordnung über die Zugangsvoraussetzungen und über die Zulassung für den Master-Studiengang Chemie"). Please feel free to contact us if you need advice. Short overview:

• You can apply for admission to the Master’s programme if you have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (at least six semesters) in chemistry and obtained 180 credits. Alternatively, undergraduates can apply as soon as they have obtained at least 150 credits.
• If the subject of the Bachelor’s degree was not chemistry, the equivalence will be checked by our selection committee.
• International applicants have to submit proof of sufficient knowledge of English or German.
• If there are twice as many applicants as there are spaces, a selection interview will take place. If there are less or equal as many applicants as spaces, no selection interviews will be conducted.

The fees are around 460 EUR per semester. This usually includes a prepaid semester ticket, which entitles students to use regional trains in Germany free of charge as well as buses. University of Göttingen students also receive discounts or free entry to many cultural events in the city. Meals are available at reduced prices at university canteens.

The average cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to other major university cities in Germany. Currently, expenses for accommodation, food, health insurance and books are about 800 to 1,000 EUR per month. Please note that fees for health insurance may vary according to age. International students should note that it is not possible to study in Germany without sufficient financing.

Further information on the requirements for non-EU citizens (proof of finances) can be found on the Visa and Residence Permit page of the International Office.

The university supports students in finding part-time jobs in local industries and businesses. A number of student jobs are also available at the university. They are announced on the following website: www.stellenwerk-goettingen.de.

Please note that restrictions may apply with your scholarship or visa. Non-EU students are subject to special regulations.

Some proficiency in German may be indispensable to find a job. Non-EU students are permitted to work a maximum of 120 full days (240 half days) per year.

Germany Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium): https://uni-goettingen.de/en/218085.html

Lower Saxony scholarship (Niedersachsenstipendium): https://uni-goettingen.de/en/306042.html

The Career Service of the university offers individual support for job entry. Especially for international students aiming for a career entry in Germany, the Career Service provides topic-specific workshops, online learning modules, and a qualification programme.

If you are interested in the topic of founding a company, start-up support is offered! The university supports you with advice, funding, qualification formats and network contacts.
Start-up support

The Accommodation Service of the International Office supports international students who are enrolled at the University of Göttingen in finding accommodation and serves as a point of contact for related queries. The Accommodation Service also publishes suitable offers from private landlords in Göttingen and collaborates with the Student Services ("Studierendenwerk"). As the number of available accommodation options in Göttingen is limited, it is highly recommended to contact the Accommodation Service as early as possible.