Master in Chemistry

Master in Chemistry is one of 9 English-taught Chemistry programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 5 institutions. 9 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 8 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. The same programme title is offered at 2 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

This master's programme is run jointly by the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology under the NAWI Graz umbrella. You get the teaching and research of two institutions in one degree, and the programme is taught in English.

What you study

You build on the core areas of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, plus synthetic chemistry. The programme also brings in methods from neighbouring natural sciences, such as biosciences and materials science. The range of options for specialisation lets you shape your own profile rather than follow one fixed track.

How the programme is organised

It is a full-time degree of 120 ECTS over four semesters, ending in a Master of Science (MSc). The next start of studies listed on the programme page is the summer term 2027. Teaching and research draw on the Institutes of Chemistry at both the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology, so you can choose specialist research areas across both sites. Training in research skills runs through the programme: you work autonomously and in teams in labs and research projects.

Who it suits

You should want to deepen your knowledge of core chemistry and of methods used in related disciplines. You also need to enjoy planning and conducting experiments and analysing the results. The programme suits students who want an individual focus and who like the idea of moving between two universities in one city.

Admission, language and next steps

You need a completed first degree in a relevant subject area. If your previous studies were not at the University of Graz or Graz University of Technology, you go through an admission procedure, and there is a separate application deadline for that. There is no central application portal: you apply directly to the institution, and the NAWI Graz pages on admission procedures and deadlines give the application period. The teaching language is English. If you want to continue in research, the Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences is the natural next step.

The aim of the master’s programme in Chemistry is to provide a thematically comprehensive, scientifically and methodologically high-quality education in chemistry. By selecting suitable content the students can specialise according to their inclinations and interests.

Universität Graz gemeinsam mit der TU Graz

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Graz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.