Master's in Chemistry

Flexible MSc in Chemistry allowing students to select three of nine focus subjects to tailor their studies, preparing graduates for doctoral research or professional entry across chemistry research and industry.

Academic requirements

Deadline: 15 July for a start in the following winter semester 15 January for a start in the following summer semester Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. We encourage international students to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa processes and ease the organisation of your start in Würzburg (ex. housing search).

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT 72 or IELTS 6.0 (or Cambridge FCE / equivalent proof of CEFR B2).

Accepted bachelor fields

A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with demonstrated coursework in inorganic, organic and physical/theoretical chemistry (including practical work evidenced in transcripts). Conditional admission is possible while the Bachelor's degree is being completed.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students. As a public Bavarian university, JMU Würzburg charges no tuition fees; only the semester contribution applies.

Semester contribution

Approx. 180 EUR per semester (72 EUR student services + 108 EUR semester ticket); DAAD lists approx. 170 EUR. Identical for EU and non-EU students and includes the public-transport semester ticket.

ECTS credits

25

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students. As a public Bavarian university, JMU Würzburg charges no tuition fees; only the semester contribution applies. Semester contribution: Approx. 180 EUR per semester (72 EUR student services + 108 EUR semester ticket); DAAD lists approx. 170 EUR. Identical for EU and non-EU students and includes the public-transport semester ticket.

Prepares graduates for doctoral study and careers in chemical research, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, analytics and related sectors, supported by the university's Career Centre and Alumni Service.