Chemistry (M.Sc)

University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg) Freiburg im Breisgau

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Winter and summer
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

The M.Sc. in Chemistry at the University of Freiburg is taught in German over 4 semesters with 120 credits, with entry in winter or summer. It deepens your knowledge in the core areas of chemistry, with options in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, functional materials, spectroscopy, and macromolecular and theoretical chemistry. Compulsory modules cover inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, and the focus is on methodological lab work: two classic lab internships in core areas, a third in an elective area, and two project internships plus the Master's thesis within current research projects. Graduates are prepared for responsible roles in research, industry and administration, and for a doctorate. You need German at B2 and English at B1.

Fields of study

Chemistry(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Chemistry (M.Sc) at University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)

English language

IELTS Overall
5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
B2
German for enrollment
B2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
140

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Optional
GRE
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GMAT
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Prerequisites

1. have obtained a first degree from a German university in a Bachelor's program in Chemistry or in an equivalent degree program of at least three years at a German or foreign university that meets the qualifying requirements specified in paragraph 2, and

2. have knowledge of the German language that corresponds to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, as well as knowledge of English that corresponds to at least level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

(2) The applicant must provide evidence that they have earned a total of at least 120 ECTS credits through the completion of coursework and examinations in at least three different subject areas of chemistry within the framework of the university program leading to the first degree (paragraph 1, no. 1). A further 10 ECTS credits must have been earned in the subjects of mathematics, physics, or physical chemistry. The Admissions Committee shall decide on the recognition of achievements comparable to those required under sentence 1.

Prior technical knowledge from a bachelor's degree in chemistry:

  • at least 120 ECTS from three different fields of chemistry
  • a further 10 ECTS in the subjects of Mathematics, Physics or Physical Chemistry

Language skills:

  • German B2
  • English B1

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What to prepare for your application to Chemistry (M.Sc)

Programme-specific documents

Bachelor's certificate

Transcript of Records

Proof of language skills or German Abitur

Letter of motivation

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Complexity

Medium

Address

Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy

Hebelstr. 27

79087 Freiburg

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Costs

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Up to 1,500 EUR

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Semester contribution

190 EUR

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Estimated year-1 total cost

12,284 – 15,282 EUR

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