Chemistry M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University

Germany, Aachen

University Rank:#105

RWTH Aachen University offers the Master of Chemistry M.Sc. as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aachen, Germany. Taught in German and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for chemistry m.sc. and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on October 10, 2026.

About Chemistry M.Sc.

In this program there is overlapping specifically with physics and the life sciences. Compared to numerous programs at other universities which are already geared to special areas in chemistry as their names suggest such as business chemistry, biochemistry and so on, the program at RWTH aims to provide graduates with a broad education which allows for a widespread specialization at a later point in time.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Chemistry M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

Entry Requirements

1. An Initial Qualifying University Degree

The most important requirement for applying to Master's studies is an initial qualifying university degree. Individuals who have never completed university studies before cannot begin with Master's studies. Furthermore, most of the Master courses of study at RWTH Aachen are consecutive. This means that the Bachelor degree provides the subject background and preparation for the Master. Thus, it is not possible to have completed a Bachelor in philosophy but then pursue a Master is mechanical engineering.

2. Complete Application On Time

An important prerequisite for a successful application is that all application documents are completed and submitted by the deadline. You can refer to the webpages about the application process to find out what documents you need to apply.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 95

English Program Requirements

Proof of Language Skills

RWTH Aachen currently offers Master courses of study in German and English. You can find overview of langugae proficiency tests that are accepted by RWTH Aachen at our web page about Language Requirements.

Exempt from having to provide evidence for English language skills are all individuals who have completed an educational qualification in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia.

Participation in an English-language academic program in one of the countries listed above does not substitute the language test. Certificates and test results from other tests are not accepted either.

Career Opportunities after Completing Chemistry M.Sc.

Graduates of the Masters program have the option of doing their doctorate. The Masters degree and, in particular, the Ph.D. are starting points for careers in the chemical industry and in numerous other branches.

Tuition and Fee Information for Chemistry M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

How to Apply for Chemistry M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

Abitur certificate or equivalent school leaving certificate
Bachelor's diploma if applying as a Master's student
Proof of academic achievements to date - for RWTH students, an excerpt of the RWTHonline transcript of records is sufficient.
if available, internship and work references as well as proof of other skills or social involvement
Letter of admission for studies at RWTH Aachen University if you are from abroad and are not yet enrolled at RWTH at the time of application.

Chemistry M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University

Germany, Aachen