Highlights
Tuition fee
Free
Free
Unknown
Tuition fee
Free
Free
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
Anytime
Unknown
Apply date
Anytime
Unknown
Start date
Anytime
Unknown
Start date
Anytime
Unknown
Campus location
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Campus location
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

At Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Chemistry a PhD program is a comprehensive research education in modern chemistry with options ranging from basic research to projects in collaboration with industry or innovation that can lead to startup companies.

Overview

On the Chemistry programme from Technical University of Denmark (DTU) you will be in contact with international research communities and will be able to take part of your PhD study at a foreign research institution.

Key facts

  • You will be trained in dissemination of the world of chemistry and your own research as teaching assistant at the Department as well as presenter at scientific conferences and events for the general public and school students.
  • You build skills and develop your knowledge in chemistry through participation in courses at DTU, other universities, research schools or summer schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources. 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • You can be admitted as a PhD student at DTU at any time of the year. The actual studies can however not begin until the month after the academic approval.

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • You have a solid educational background with an academic level equivalent to a master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields
  • You have a passionate about making a contribution to chemistry and making a difference in society.
  • You are ambitious, have the courage and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at the same time.
  • You appreciate a good working environment and you work well both professionally and socially in a team.
  • You have made clear ideas about what you could use a PhD degree in chemistry for.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    Free
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    Free

Additional Details

  • The PhD school must ensure that funds are available for the duration of the study programme and that the funding plan covers all three years.

Living costs

Kongens Lyngby

Denmark
5500 - 8500 DKK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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BOCSCI Inc.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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