Chemistry (PhD)

Doctoral training in chemistry within the GAUSS graduate school, combining independent research at a high scientific level with specialised lectures and teaching experience.

Academic requirements

Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field, acceptance by a supervisor according to the list of authorised examiners

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

English at C1 or equivalent. German level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4 is also listed.

German requirements

DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4

Accepted bachelor fields

Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

466.40 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026 if enrolled as a doctoral student.

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 466.40 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026 if enrolled as a doctoral student.

Leads to academic research, industrial R&D, and advanced roles in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

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  Chemistry

  Dresden University of Technology

  Dresden · Master of Science · English

• 2

  Bonn International Graduate School of Chemistry

  University of Bonn

  Bonn · PhD · German, English

• 3

  Materials Chemistry and Mineralogy

  University of Bremen

  Bremen · Master of Science · English

• 4

  Molecular Sciences – Spectroscopy and Simulation

  Ruhr-Universität Bochum

  Bochum · Master of Science · English

• 5

  Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology (KoRS-CB)

  University of Konstanz

  Konstanz · PhD · English