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About Chemistry
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Fields of study
Chemistry(Natural Sciences)
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What you need to apply for Chemistry at University of Cologne
English language
IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6
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German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Minimum ECTS credits
180
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Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Applicants must demonstrate at least 12 credit points from each of the following areas:
Inorganic chemistry.
Organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Physical chemistry and theoretical chemistry.
Overall, a total of at least 60 credit points from the above-mentioned areas must be proven. In case of doubt, the examination board decides on the accuracy of the performance.
If you want to choose biochemistry modules in the chemistry master’s course, you must have (experimental and theoretical) basic knowledge of biochemistry to the extent of min. Prove 9 CP.
GPA (German System) 2.50
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Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Letters of Recommendation
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GRE
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GMAT
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APS certificate
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Prerequisites
Applicants with non-German BSc degree
- Study program: You have completed a BSc program in Chemistry or similar AND your diploma/grades have been pre-reviewed and transferred to the German grading scale by [uni-assist](https://www.uni-assist.de/en/how-to-apply/apply-online/)_ (takes 6-8 weeks)._ You therefore have a VPD to be uploaded.
- Grade: Your VPD grade is at least 2.5
- Main emphasis of study:Candidates have to prove at least 12 credit points in the following areas:
- Inorganic Chemistry and/or Analytical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry
- Physical Chemistry and/or Theoretical Chemistry
- at least a further 12 credit points in Fundamentals of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
- and in total at least 60 credit points from Chemical modules.
- Research orientation: To allow for research lab-based studies, we ask for a bachelor thesis or at least for an extended lab project report.
- English: You can proof that your BSc program was taught in English OR you have a
- TOEFL (Paper-based 580, Computer-based 237, Internet-based 93),
- IELTS (average 6,5 - each single component 6,0),
- Cambridge qualifications: B2 First (175),
- TOEIC (listening: 460 – reading: 425 –speaking: 175) certificate.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Chemistry
Programme-specific documents
Applicants with non-German BSc degree
Register via uni-assist for a preliminary review (VPD). You do not need to select our master, instead go with "All Subject", but it is important to select the “University of Cologne”. The procedure takes 6-8 weeks.
Go to KLIPS, change to English (de/en button), follow the applicant account link. Enter your details and upload your documents:
Fully completed application form, available in KLIPS
School leaving certificate (or an equivalent degree of qualification for access to German universities) (original language and official translation)
Proof of proficiency in English
BSc certificate and Transcript of Records (original language and official translation)
CV (include lab and English skills)
Letter of Motivation
VPD by uni-assist
Candidates from India, China and Vietnam need an APS: International Prospective Master Students
Bachelor thesis
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Chemistry at University of Cologne
Application procedure
Preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist (https://www.uni-assist.de/en/)
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Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Köln
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Acceptance rate
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1 accepted out of 7 total applications
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