Chemistry of Materials
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Duration
- 4 Semesters
- Credits/ECTS
- 120
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition fee
- None
- Semester contribution
- € 272,65
- Start of studies
- Winter semester
- Part-time possible
- Yes
- Institutions
- Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Science
- Institutes of the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent
For this master's programme, you need an above-average subject-specific bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or physics of at least 180 credit points (ECTS) or an equivalent first undergraduate degree (e.g. material sciences) that includes modules in the field of chemistry or physics of at least 60 credit points. Your CGPA should be 1.9 ("good") or better.
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Language requirements
This master's programme requires the following language proficiency:
- English language proficiency at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- German language proficiency at the DSH-1 level is strongly recommended. Proof is not required.
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CV
Your CV should have a tabular form, containing key information on your school record and academic career.
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Motivation letter
A motivation letter should not exceed the size of two DIN A4-pages and normally, it should contain information on your motivation for taking up this course of studies. You should elaborate on the following essential questions:
- Why do you desire taking up this specific course of studies?
- What are - in your opinion - the main features that this course of studies excels in?
- Which features of this course have inspired your application?
- Why Jena?
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University entrance qualification certificate
Please upload at the online application system your university entrance certificate/school leaving certificate. Usually, this means the school graduation diploma (German "Abitur"), i.e. the diploma that makes you eligible for studies at an University or other institution for higher education. Be mindful of the fact that here, we do not need any University diploma but a High School diploma!
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Previous university degrees earned
All previous University degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.) if available before the application deadline - if not, please make a note of the anticipated date of issue of your degree certificate. Please upload your University degree or the most actual, detailed transcript of records/ mark sheet of all semesters available to you, should you not hold your degree certificate at the time of application. The main document is the degree/ transcript based on which you apply for the master programme.
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Detailed transcript of records
Detailed transcript of records/ mark sheet of your first, subject-specific University degree, with which you apply for the master's programme. This transcript MUST contain an overall cumulative grade point average or average mark.
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Proof of relevant work experience
Should you have obtained subject-specific work experience, you can upload corresponding certificates in order to support your application.
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Proof of subject-specific practical experience
Should you have obtained subject-specific practical experience (e.g. by internships etc.), you can upload corresponding certificates in order to support your application.
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Proof of language proficiency
You must submit the proof of proficiency in the following languages:
- Proof of proficiency in English (level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
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Translation of foreign/external application documents
Every mandatory application document from foreign/external countries must also be available in either English OR German translation. Such a translation has to be conducted by officially acknowledged/ sworn translators or translation offices.
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Proof of grading system
External/foreign degree certificates/ transcripts of records must contain information on the grading system (= description of the maximum grade possible and the minimum passing grade) used at the respective University.
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Certificate APS
Applicants with degrees from India, Vietnam or China must submit the original APS-certificate issued by the German Embassy.
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University entrance exam
Applicants from the following countries must submit a certificate of their university entrance examination/college entrance examination:
- Iran (College entrance examination certificate or certificate of pre-university course/year)
- Republic of Korea/South Korea: SAT (Scholastic Ability Test)
- People's Republic of China: College entrance examination certificate ("Gaokao")
Otto-Schott-Institut für Materialforschung, Lehrstuhl für Glaschemie II - Laboratory of Glass Science
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07743 Jena
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Office hours:
+++Please note+++
No consultations on 3 October due to bank holiday.
We offer consultations and the handling of your concerns in person as well as by Service Desk (ticket system), Zoom, live chat, post and telephone.
Telephone consultation:
Tuesday - Thursday
10 am - 11 am
Personal consultation:
Tuesday - Thursday
2 pm - 3 pm
Live chat:
mondays
10 am - 12 noon
Ticket enquiries via Service Desk at: www.uni-jena.de/service-msz
Postal address:
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Master Service Centre
07737 Jena
Video chat:
Zoom – Video chat
Videochat ZeitenTuesday - Thursday
3:15 pm - 4 pm
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