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Master in Green Chemistry

University of Vienna · Vienna

Taught in EnglishNo tuition for EU/EEA/SwissChemistryDegree: Master of Science, MSc
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelMaster's Degree
Duration2 years (4 semesters)
Study load120 ECTS
LocationVienna
Entrance examinationThree-stage admission procedure at Vienna University of Technology
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissEUR 1,453 a year
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissNo tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters

How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.

About this programme

Master in Green Chemistry is a master’s programme at University of Vienna in Vienna, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science, MSc. University of Vienna is a public university in Vienna.

How it compares

Master in Green 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.

What you will study

What you study

The Master's in Green Chemistry is taught in English and is offered jointly by the University of Vienna, TU Wien and BOKU University. The register description says the programme enables graduates to implement clean technologies and innovations in green chemistry that are aligned with the UN Sustainability Goals and to contribute to a future circular economy. That focus makes graduates internationally competitive. The register lists the keywords chemistry and biotechnology.

Admission, language and next steps

Teaching is in English. The register notes a three-stage admission procedure at Vienna University of Technology. Applications go directly to the institution, not through a central portal. The institution's own page gives the application period. The degree is a Master of Science (MSc) with 120 ECTS over two years (four semesters). As a public university, the University of Vienna charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. The joint nature with TU Wien and BOKU means you should check each institution's own information on admission and fees.

What the register says

The degree programme enables graduates to implement clean technologies and innovations in green chemistry that are aligned with the UN Sustainability Goals and to contribute to a future circular economy. This makes them internationally competitive.

Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.

Job opportunities after graduating

  • Implementing clean technologies and green chemistry innovations in industry
  • Contributing to a circular economy through chemistry roles
  • Work aligned with the UN Sustainability Goals in chemistry and biotechnology
  • Research and development in green chemistry
  • Roles in biotechnology and chemistry

Before you apply

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. 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: Three-stage admission procedure at Vienna University of Technology. 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.

Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.

Quick answers

Is Master in Green Chemistry taught in English?

Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Vienna. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.

How long does it take?

The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.

Where is it taught?

The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at University of Vienna.

How do I apply?

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.

Is there an entrance examination?

The register gives: Three-stage admission procedure at Vienna University of Technology. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Vienna.

What does it cost?

EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Vienna.

Is this programme officially listed?

It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Vienna is linked from this page so you can compare.

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