Welcome to the Faculty of Chemistry
The Göttingen Faculty of Chemistry stands for research strength and attractive, research-oriented study programmes. It is characterised by close networking with neighbouring faculties and research institutes on the Göttingen campus.
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Top-class research
The faculty is characterized by top-class research in three key areas as well as the consistent promotion of young scientists. Find out more here:
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Quality in studies and teaching
Quality management for studies and teaching plays a key role in system accreditation. Find out more about the interaction between central and decentralized QM concepts, our teaching mission statement and numerous improvement measures implemented to date.
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Spitzenwerte im Urteil der Studierenden
Im aktuellen Hochschulranking des Centrums für Hochschulentwicklung (CHE) erreicht die Universität Göttingen in den Fächern Physik und Chemie fast durchweg gute bis sehr gute Bewertungen im Urteil der Studierenden. Auch die Fächer Geowissenschaften und Geografie schneiden bei den Studierenden gut bis sehr gut ab.
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News from the faculty
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Exchange with Tsinghua
A delegation from Tsinghua University, Beijing, visited colleagues in Göttingen to discuss opportunities for cooperation in research and teaching. We would like to thank our guests for their visit and the intensive and productive discussions, and we look forward to further joint activities.
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Flavor and Fragrance
More than 200 experts from science and industry exchanged ideas at the "Flavor and Fragrance 2025" conference in Göttingen. The event was organized by Prof. Dr. Lutz Ackermann and Dr. Philipp Kraft (Symrise AG) in cooperation with the German Chemical Society.
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ERC Proof of Concept Grant for Göttingen Chemist
Three Göttingen scientists – including chemist Professor Lutz Ackermann – have each received an ERC Proof of Concept Grant to further develop their innovative research projects.
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Events
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Application Deadline for Master's Program in Chemistry
January 15, 2026
Applications for the summer semester 2026 will be accepted until January 15th, 2026. Information about the application process can be found here..
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Vorkurs für Erstsemester
29.09. bis 17.10.2025
Unser Propädeutikum „Chemtroduction" richtet sich an alle, die zum Wintersemester 2025/26 an der Uni Göttingen ein Studium der Chemie oder Biochemie beginnen. Hierzu werden schulische Grundlagen der Chemie und Mathematik aufgefrischt und es bietet die Möglichkeit, frühzeitig Mitstudierende kennen zu lernen. Anmeldung und weitere Informationen
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Schnupperpraktikum für Schüler*innen
13. bis 15.10.2025 (Anmeldeschluss 26.09.25)
Schüler*innen der Klassen 11 und 12 sind eingeladen, beim Schnupperpraktikum bei Vorträgen und Versuchen zum Selbermachen einen Blick hinter die Kulissen der Fakultät zu werfen und sich über ein mögliches Studium zu informieren.
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Göttingen Alumni Day 2024
Once a year, we organize a homecoming event together with the University of Göttingen for all alumni: the Göttingen Alumni Day. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends in Göttingen and to make new acquaintances! Together with many faculties, we put together an engaging and diverse program. You can find information about the full program and registration here.
Information portals
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Virtual lab assistant
The virtual lab assistant provides a description of most lab equipment, safety instructions for working in the lab, and checklists for everyday lab work.
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Virtual Lab
The Virtual Lab is an internet platform to support the teaching of chemistry. The common working techniques in the laboratory are explained and illustrated in the form of short films.
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Study orientation
We are pleased to welcome you to the Virtual Study Orientation of the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Göttingen. (Just in german)
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