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    MSc Chemistry

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    Erlangen, DEMScIn-person2 years
    50
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    MSc Chemistry at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Erlangen, DE.

    About the program

    Advanced research-focused program covering core chemistry disciplines including inorganic, organic, physical, and quantum chemistry, with compulsory elective and elective modules in interdisciplinary topics, culminating in a research module and six-month Master's thesis.

    Focus: both
    QS 2026: top 200

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Summer 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Applicants whose nationality does not fall under the Lisbon Recognition Convention: GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Subject Test in Physics, with FAU specified as a designated recipient, and a minimum score at the 50th percentile (not general test, for specific nationalities only)
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (Vantage or Upper Intermediate), e.g. TOEFL or IELTS; waived if previous degree entirely in English
    IELTS
    optional
    Min English proficiency at level B2 CEFR (Vantage or Upper Intermediate), e.g. TOEFL or IELTS; waived if previous degree entirely in English

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €11,904.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is MSc Chemistry at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg online or in-person?
    MSc Chemistry at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Chemistry at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg take to complete?
    MSc Chemistry at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Chemistry at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?
    Per the program's published guidance: grade of 2.5 or above according to the German grading system
    How large is the MSc Chemistry at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg cohort?
    MSc Chemistry at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg typically enrolls around 50 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow MSc Chemistry at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Chemistry at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)