Sustainable Chemistry

Justus Liebig University Giessen · Giessen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Gießen
Apply by
Register by 15 June 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Justus Liebig University Giessen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with at least 180 ECTS points. The previous studies must demonstrate a profile that complies with the " Empfehlungen der GDCh-Studienkommission zum Bachelorstudium Chemie an Universitäten ". This is assessed by the examination board as part of the application and admission procedure. Other courses of study may be accepted following a case-by-case assessment. The admission may include additional coursework of up to 30 CP, which must be completed within the first two semesters. These additional academic performances are not part of the Master's course. Admission may be dependent on passing an entrance examination. Here, the skills and knowledge required for the Master's programme are examined based on the " Empfehlungen der GDCh-Studienkommission zum Bachelorstudium Chemie an Universitäten ". The examination board executes the entry examination. Applicants will be given an examination notice of at least three weeks.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II IELTS Academic: 6 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 June
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About this programme

Are you interested in science ? Do you enjoy doing exciting lab experiments and do you already have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related subject? Do you want to play an active role in shaping a better future for our planet and all its inhabitants? Are you passionate about sustainability issues? Then the MSc Sustainable Chemistry programme at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is the right choice for you. The international Master's programme combines all of the above. You will learn how to design chemical processes, products and methods so that they meet the requirements of sustainability. This means that environmental and social aspects such as resource consumption, energy efficiency, climate protection, health and safety are considered in the development and use of chemical products and processes. The MSc Sustainable Chemistry is taught by internationally renowned experts in various areas of sustainable chemistry. The programme provides you with both theoretical and practical in-depth knowledge of chemical concepts of synthesis, analysis, and evaluation from a sustainability perspective. In addition to lectures and seminars, you will be involved in cutting-edge research projects at an early stage. On completion of the programme, graduates will have learned the following: fundamentals of sustainability and sustainable chemistry, advanced topics in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry such as heavy metal-free synthesis and catalysis, photochemistry, electroc

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