Chemistry, Bachelor Degree, University of Groningen

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Bachelor Degree	find out	find out	September	EUR 2695 per year	EUR 19800 per year

About Chemistry, Bachelor Degree - at University of Groningen

How can we design smart catalysts or light-driven molecular motors? Can we build life-like systems from the bottom up? How can chemistry contribute to cleaner energy, better medicines and sustainable materials? Are you ready to deepen your molecular knowledge to make an impact through advanced research? Then the Master's degree in Chemistry at the University of Groningen is for you!

Spend 50% of your programme doing research in world-class labs
Learn from internationally renowned scientists, including Nobel Prize winner Ben Feringa
Explore academic, industrial, or policy-related career paths with flexible programme profiles
Choose your research specialisation: Synthesis & Catalysis, Chemical Biology, Supramolecular Chemistry, Sustainable Energy, and Polymer Chemistry

This international two-year Master's programme trains you to become a creative, independent researcher. You'll build advanced expertise in molecular synthesis, reactivity, materials, and bio-organic systems - and apply it to real-world challenges in health, energy, and sustainability. The curriculum offers both depth and flexibility, allowing you to specialise in cutting-edge areas or broaden your profile through various tracks and specializations. Your main research project takes place in one of Groningen's top-ranked institutes. Many students also choose a second project abroad or in industry, building a strong foundation for PhD research or high-level careers in R&D. Choose from the following tracks

Research Track
Science, Business and Policy
Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling
Research education (specialization)

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Groningen

The university is committed to recognising excellence in academic achievement through offering a number of scholarships for international students and researchers. Several scholarships are available for international students who are motivated to study Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes, as well as for exchanges, short courses and research stays at our university.

Besides scholarships awarded by the University of Groningen, a number of grants awarded by the Dutch government, the EU and (inter)national organizations, such as World Bank or the Ford Foundation, can be used for study or research at the University of Groningen as well.

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If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.

Ana Quintana, Mexico, Strategic Innovation Management

I gained a Bachelor's degree in Management & Marketing in Mexico City before I came to the Netherlands to undertake my Master's programme. During my Bachelor's studies, I spent a semester in Canada and I wanted to expand my international (study) experiences before starting work. I was keen to focus on innovation which is not usually offered in Mexico hence the combination of Innovation and Strategy in one programme directed me to Groningen.

My Master's thesis dealt with Innovation in family businesses and I now benefit from the intense research modules offered during the programme. Now I am working as a Promotion Manager in charge of the several customer loyalty programs offered by one of Mexico's biggest hotel chains. Although the Master's program was rather theoretical, I feel that it prepared me very well for my current job.

There was nothing about Groningen that I did not like: the city is just beautiful. I especially enjoyed going everywhere by bike, the variety of offers for students and, of course, the Queensday (now Kings Day) celebrations. Groningen has everything to make (foreign) students feel at home.

Looking back a year after my return to Mexico, I feel that I especially enjoyed getting to know Dutch culture. In addition, the courses offered and the beauty of the city made my stay in Groningen an unforgettable experience. If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.

I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law

Lejla Terzimehic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Global Criminal Law

Thanks to the European Commission Scholarship and the Talent Grant from the University of Groningen, I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law that I am most passionate about, at one of the oldest and most prestigious European universities.

Being very intellectually challenging, the master programme truly met my expectations. Sharing knowledge with my colleagues, all coming from different legal traditions, and learning from inspiring professors enriched me with the skills I hadn't attained during my previous education.

What I found to be the most beneficial is that the Dutch education system which, taught us to develop a critical opinion on law-related issues. Moreover, this master programme had a unique approach in tackling controversial contemporary legal issues. Due to its strong comparative emphasis, it encouraged us to keep at constant track with our national law, which is of a huge significance.

Both the master and a 6-month long internship at the International Criminal Tribunal for The Former Yugoslavia strengthened my belief in Justice. Furthermore, besides this academic benefit, I believe that studying abroad unequivocally broadens our horizons and tests prejudices we even are not aware of.