Solid training in the basic subjects of inorganic, organic, and physical/ theoretical chemistry and a high proportion of laboratory practicals. Combination of theory and practice as well as early focus on research. Introduction to Academic Work. Range of courses offered enhanced by non-university research institutes and representatives from industry. Significant flexibility in terms of compulsory electives, with choice of offerings as well as the full range of university offerings. Programme can be design flexibly. Chemistry winter school for first-year students.

Relatively flexible curriculum, with only six modules required in the core areas: synthetic chemistry,; spectroscopy, structural analysis, magnetic resonance, technical chemistry, and computer-aided chemistry, all other modules can be chosen freely. Four four-week research internships help to familiarise students with research. Internships abroad are possible for up to 12 weeks. Many opportunities for specialisation with a connection between theory and practice. Range of courses offered enhanced by non-university research institutes and representatives from industry. Flexible programme structure.

Many EU and worldwide research association projects as well as individual cooperation abroad. Erasmus agreements for student mobility, including for research placements. Support for international study visits in cooperation with non-university institutions. Support for planning periods abroad as part of the practical year. Department-specific scholarship programs and funding opportunities, as well as numerous options from the university.

The modern 'Schiene' campus combines natural sciences and non-university research institutions, new building for teaching in 2026; Very good infrastructure: modernised student laboratories, new library and lecture hall centre, textbooks available on long-term loan and as e-books; student workspaces and group workrooms; modern media technology; online recording of events; Online written examinations; range of e-learning courses; Computer pools; WiFi available, campus licences for software; Many large-scale devices for research and teaching; Availability of modern analysis devices in student laboratories.

Overlapping research focuses in the field of Life Sciences (basics and applied research); Cooperation with the adjacent disciplines and departments; Lead role and involvement of researchers in Clusters of Excellence; Two Collaborative Research Centres in the department as well as participation of other research groups, LOEWE projects of the federal state and Fraunhofer partnerships; Structured doctoral training after graduation takes place in 8 graduate schools (two integrated in Collaborative Research Centres) and university-wide graduate programme.

Chemistry winter school for first-semester students, ongoing modernisation of the practicals. University-wide action plan and guidelines as well as gender equality & diversity action plans in the department.