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Chemistry

Master’s programme

Faculty of Natural Science Faculty of Natural Science (NAWI-Graz)

University degree

Master of Science „MSc“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

English

type of study programme

Full-time

One study programme – two universities – many possibilities

This master´s programme is offered in collaboration with Graz University of Technology and provides a distinctive interdisciplinary education that combines the advantages of two universities. The broad range of courses offered enables you to individualise your academic profile, and to make a valuable contribution to the development of scientific innovations, for instance in industry and commerce.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You are keen to extend your knowledge of core areas of chemistry, and of methods used in related disciplines in the natural sciences. It is also essential that you enjoy planning and conducting experiments, and analysing the findings. For admission to the master’s programme you must have already completed a first degree in a relevant subject area.

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About the study programme

Chemistry at the University of Graz

In this master’s programme, you will expand and enhance your knowledge of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, and also of synthetic chemistry. You will also study methods used in related disciplines, such as biosciences and materials science, and the range of options for specialisation allows scope for individualising your educational profile.

NAWI Graz Curriculum*

*courtesy translation

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this master’s programme, you will be qualified for a career in scientific research and teaching in university and non-university institutions, as well as for professional roles in various fields of applied chemistry. These include chemical and pharmaceutical companies, the food industry, raw materials, the pulp and paper industry, biotechnology, the oil industry, or environmental technology and bioanalytics.

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Note on registration

For admission to the programme you must have already completed a bachelor's degree in a related field. If you have not completed your preliminary studies at the University of Graz or Graz University of Technology, you must go through an admission procedure.

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Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Further studies
Career prospects
Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

NAWI Graz

Wide choice of specialist research areas between the Institutes of Chemistry at both the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology

Individualised focus of studies

Wide range of options for specialisationen

Training in research skills

Autonomous research and teamwork in labs and research projects

Current admission period

Full details of admissions procedures and current deadlines are available on our main page.

Please note: If you have not completed your preliminary studies at the University of Graz or Graz University of Technology, you must go through an admission procedure. There is a separate application deadline for this. You can also find the exact information on our overview page.

Overview of admissions and deadlines