Nanoscience (Master of Science) University of Konstanz

Nowadays, nanoscience is regarded as one of the most important innovation engines for new technologies and offers solutions to key questions of our time. Knowledge about the production, the structure and the function of chemical materials is seen as key expertise. It is already in great demand today in Germany and worldwide, and it will be in even greater demand in the future. Our nanoscience study programme provides you with an understanding of how to manipulate nanostructures and material structures and how to specifically develop new functionalities and areas of application through their interaction with the macroscopic world. You will receive a sound, high-quality scientific education that will equip you with particular competence in the field of material sciences whilst building equally solid specialist foundations in chemistry.

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Schedule for the Master's programme in Nanoscience
Master's courses

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

Entry requirements for the Master's programme in Nanoscience are:

1. 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 Nanoscience (minimum degree Bachelor of Sciences or equivalent) or a related subject, including a detailed transcript of records. Applicants need a strong background in chemistry (inorganic and physical) and physics.
2. 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). Our DI Code: 4309, Name of Institution: Universität Konstanz Graduate School of Chemistry.

Students currently pay the following fees per semester:

• Degree-seeking students / free movers: 209 EUR
• Exchange students: 109 EUR

For more detailed information:
https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/international-office/study-in-konstanz/degree-studies/fees-and-scholarships/#c219152

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 average monthly cost of living in Konstanz is around 800–900 EUR, including rent:

• rent (including utilities): 320–450 EUR
• food: 170 EUR
• clothing, laundry, personal hygiene: 40 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: usually, yearly scholarships are awarded with an amount of 3,600 EUR.

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.