Education

The Education page offers an introduction to study programmes in chemistry, nanotechnology and medicinal chemistry, and explores potential career paths within the natural sciences.

Professional profile

The world is facing huge challenges. The problems of the future are ranging from global climate to personal health. From pollution over energy shortage to resource scarcity.

With an education from the Department of Chemistry you will learn til deliver solutions.

Master degrees

The Department of Chemistry offers 2 masters, one in nanoscience and one in chemistry.

On the master in chemistry you can choose between five specializations.

Application deadline

Considering studying at UCPH February 2027? Apply by 15 October (Note: legal right of admission only). Read more about application and admission

Continuous education

Lifelong Learning at the University of Copenhagen

Enhance your skills with new knowledge from the University of Copenhagen. SCIENCE’s continuing and further education programmes provide research-based tools that can advance your career and create value for your organisation.Find research-based continuing education courses at UCPH

International exchange students

Each year, UCPH offers 2000+ elective courses for exchange students and Danish credit students who want to study at UCPH for 1–2 semesters. Furthermore, UCPH offers its students the chance to study abroad as part of their degree at UCPH.

Learn about studying abroad at UCPH

Summer courses

The Faculty of Science (SCIENCE) offers a range of summer courses open to students from around the world.Summer Courses at SCIENCE

PhD programme

The Department of Chemistry has an international PhD environment in which PhD students play an important role in the Department’s research activities. As a PhD student, you will become part of an active research environment with opportunities to collaborate with researchers and students across the many disciplines of chemistry. 

We are committed to providing a strong academic and social environment, with qualified supervision and excellent opportunities for professional development. Our aim is to educate highly skilled researchers who can work independently, think critically and contribute new knowledge within the field of chemistry. 

The PhD programme is an integral part of the Department of Chemistry’s research and teaching activities and gives students the opportunity to engage in research at a high international level.
PhD School of SCIENCE

Student projects

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Study guidance

If you have any questions about the study programmes, you are welcome to contact the study guidance service.