Chemistry
DEGREE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
for winter semester
January 15
for summer semester
INTERNSHIP
Two six-week practica, during your studies
ADMISSION
Please note the admission requirements
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STANDARD PERIOD OF STUDY
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Not required
TEACHING LANGUAGE
Chemistry in Stuttgart: Research. Understand. Shape the Future.
Chemistry plays a key role in virtually every aspect of life—from energy and materials to food and cosmetics. But how are new substances created? And how can chemistry be made sustainable and environmentally friendly?
In the Master’s program in Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart, you will build on the knowledge gained during your Bachelor’s program and expand it through current research questions and modern methods. You will research novel substances and materials, analyze chemical processes, and develop innovative solutions to challenges in areas such as energy generation, conversion and storage, catalysis and sustainability, smart materials and molecules, and biochemical technologies and processes. In doing so, you will plan and conduct carefully designed experiments, analyze complex data, and gain new insights. Through integrating theory and practice and collaborating across disciplines, you will gain the skills needed for demanding roles in research and industry and ultimately help build the future.
Chemistry is much more than just formulas and reactions; it is a creative tool for actively shaping the world.
At the University of Stuttgart, chemistry is not only taught but also actively researched and advanced in an environment that closely connects science, innovation, and practical application.
- Practical training through extensive hands-on laboratory work
- Research-oriented Master’s program with direct access to current research questions
- Interdisciplinary focus through close collaboration with related fields in the natural sciences and engineering
- Close ties to leading research institutions such as the Max Planck and Fraunhofer Institutes as well as the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research
- Excellent prospects for doctoral studies and careers in research and industry through strong academic networks
This program requires a solid foundation in the core areas of chemistry, particularly inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, technical and theoretical chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biochemistry as well as the relevant fundamentals of mathematics and the natural sciences. Because these disciplines form the foundation of the Master’s program in Chemistry, we expect your application to include documentation of completed coursework and practical laboratory experience in these areas.
Applicants are also expected to have a passion for chemistry, a curiosity about the natural world, a strong understanding of science and mathematics, and an interest in experimentation. Other important personal qualities include perseverance, self-motivation, teamwork, and independence, particularly in organizing your own learning and work.
Accreditation
The quality of this degree program has been certified.
Contact for further questions
Sabine Strobel
Dr. rer. nat.Management of Major Subject Courses
Klaus Dirnberger
Dr.Senior Scientist
