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International Pages
Are you studying abroad and are interested in a stay at JLU Giessen? Our English pages with all relevant information can be found here!
M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry: International application phase for winter semester 2026/27 open – apply now!
Our degree programmes combine sound specialist knowledge with modern methods and practical research. We offer a wide range of Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Food Chemistry and Advanced Materials. The Master's programmes are complemented by the interdisciplinary programme in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology in cooperation with the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM), the international programme in Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy in cooperation with the University College Dublin (UCD), and the English-language Master's programme in Sustainable Chemistry.
In addition, agreements with partner universities in Italy and Japan offer students in the Master's programmes in Chemistry and Advanced Materials the opportunity to earn a double degree. Another special feature is the exclusive PreProChem programme for particularly high-achieving chemistry students, which allows them to transition directly into a doctoral programme after completing their Bachelor's degree.
What our Students say
"The dazzling wings of a butterfly led me from biology to advanced materials. The play of colours created by iridescence sparked my desire to pursue a broad-based degree in natural sciences. The advanced materials programme in Giessen offers exactly that: a strong foundation in physics and chemistry, a wide range of specialisation options, and practical experience with analysis techniques such as SEM, XRD, and XPS."
René Rekers, graduate of M.Sc. Advanced Material
"I was looking for something innovative and creative that would really challenge me. Chemistry itself offers endless possibilities – combined with sustainability, it creates a fascinating field that advances our environment, our society and our economy. The international focus of the programme gives you the feeling of being part of a global project, and the engaging, interactive lectures make learning special."
Katrin Franke, M.Sc. student in M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry
"Physics and chemistry have always fascinated me – Advanced Materials was the ideal combination. The programme provided a strong foundation and introduced me to topics such as batteries, semiconductors and catalysis. I wrote my thesis on silicones at a company, and during my semester abroad in Padua, I worked on fuel cells. I would choose this path again anytime."
Florian Rink, graduate of M.Sc. Advanced MaterialsOur Bachelor's Degree Programmes
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Our Master's Degree Programmes
- M.Sc. Advanced Materials (German/ English)
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (German)
- M.Sc. Biology (German)
- M.Sc. Chemistry (German)
- M.Sc. Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy (English)
- M.Sc. Food Chemistry (German)
- M.Sc. Sustainale Chemistry (English)
New Degree Programmes
MSc Sustainable Chemistry
The new international Master's programme in Sustainable Chemistry (M.Sc.) got off to a successful start in the 2024/25 winter semester and addresses major issues for the future: How can we reduce resource consumption? How can we increase energy efficiency? And how can we design chemical products and processes in such a way that they protect the climate and human health?
More information about the programmeMSc Advanced Materials - now possible in English
It is now possible to study the Master's programme in Advanced Materials entirely in English. The programme imparts interdisciplinary knowledge from chemistry and physics in order to experimentally develop and analyse modern functional materials and optimise them for technical applications such as energy, mobility or medicine.
More information about the programmeTeaching Degree Programmes
Faculty 08 is involved in subject-specific training in biology and chemistry as part of the following teaching degree programmes:
- teaching at lower-secondary schools (L2),
- teaching at grammar schools (L3) and
- teaching for special-needs schools (L5).
Depending on the type of school, one or two teaching subjects must be chosen.