Courses are held in English (100%).
1 April to 15 July for the following winter semester
For a sufficiently early response to manage visa and accommodation, etc., it is strongly recommended to apply as early as possible.
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 can be performed abroad.
Research laboratory work and/or a scientific internship
Semester fee (student services and student self-government) including semester ticket for free use of public transport: 245.60 EUR per semester and a one-off fee of 20 EUR for a multifunctional student ID card ("Thoska") [as of May 2023, subject to change]
Students need approximately 700-900 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. Please also see: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international
English language skills corresponding to level B2 are mandatory.
1 April to 15 July for the following winter semester
For a sufficiently early response to manage visa and accommodation, etc., it is strongly recommended to apply as early as possible.
Please find all information regarding the application requirements here: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/msc-chemistry-materials and here: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/masters-application
Students can work as student assistants and besides their studies up to a certain extent. Please also see: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international
Accommodation in student residences is available to a certain extent. Please apply to the "Studierendenwerk Thüringen". For further information, please visit our website at: http://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/.
You can also look for single or shared private accommodation yourself. In the buildings of the university, there are numerous information boards with accommodation offers. Note, however, that the availability of private accommodation in Jena is rather limited.
The university hosts a Career and Welcome Point: https://www.cwp.uni-jena.de/en
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