Master's Degree Programme in Chemistry and Analytics for Circular Economy

Master's Degree Programme in Chemistry and Analytics for Circular Economy

We are looking for applicants with a strong background in chemistry who want to become experts in chemistry of circular economy. The programme provides you with solid theoretical background on chemistry related to recovery, reuse, and upcycling of valuable raw materials as well as hands-on experience in organic and inorganic analytics. With the growth in circular economy, forest and chemical industries, the expectation of graduates from CACE to find employment in their own field of expertise in Finland or Europe will be guaranteed for years to come. For example, due to the critical raw materials act published by the European Commission previously unseen work opportunities are opening up for graduates in this programme.

Why this programme?

CACE offers you unique expertise in the chemistry of circular economy. The curriculum combines the basics of circular economy as well as the recovery and upcycling of both metals and bio-based materials, with a strong focus on analytical chemistry. Teaching includes many practical courses on instrumental techniques in organic and inorganic analytical chemistry using modern chemical instruments at the Department of Chemistry.

The students of CACE gain hands-on skills that are highly valued by potential employers, for example in chemical and forest industries, which develop solutions for circular economy in transition towards a zero-waste future.

Assistant Professor Kaisa Helttunen presents the CACE master's programme

Programme info

Applications for master's degree programmes can be submitted once a year in January.

The Master's Degree Programme in Chemistry and Analytics for Circular Economy is a two-year (120 ECTS) full-time programme given in English. It is provided by the Faculty of Mathematics and Science.

CACE combines the basics of circular economy as well as the recovery and upcycling of both metals and bio-based materials in its course curriculum, with a strong focus on analytical chemistry. Major subject is chemistry with a minimum of 77 ECTS, and you can choose courses from business, leadership, marketing, statistics and data analysis to complete a business or statistics module. The programme contains studies in environmental impact assessment, ecotoxicology, language and communications, information seeking and study planning, and optional courses to fulfill 120 ECTS. Teaching includes practical hands-on training with instrumental analysis.

Tuition fees and scholarships

How and when to apply?

The application period is in January 2026.
You can apply by submitting an online application form. This form is available in the Studyinfo.fi portal during the application period.
To apply successfully, you need to have suitable educational background and show proof of your English skills as mentioned in the admission criteria.
Applicants also need to submit the required attachments mentioned in the programme-specific admission criteria and on the application form.
Students from non-EU/EEA countries are liable to pay a tuition fee. We offer a tuition fee scholarship for students liable to pay tuition fees.

The next call for applications is in January 2026

How to apply for the programme?

Scholarships and tuition fees

Student profile

We are looking for students who are interested in chemistry and circular economy in a broad sense. If you have a curious mindset and you follow the current developments in science and technology this program is well suited for you.

Students recruited are supposed to have EuroBachelor level or equivalent knowledge of chemistry, which will provide a strong basis for their master’s studies in CACE.

The students accepted to this master’s programme will typically have a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or related natural sciences, and experience from chemistry laboratory. Suitable degrees are also Bachelor of Technology, and suitable university of applied sciences degree.

Career opportunities for CACE graduates

The alumni of CACE will meet the needs of experts in the growing fields of circular economy, forest and chemical industries to ensure the recovery, availability, and supply of materials needed by modern society. The expectation of graduates from CACE to find employment in their own field of expertise is high.

In addition to strong theoretical and practical chemistry skills required for circular economy, this programme will support you in developing your business, leadership and working life skills that include, for example time management, communication skills and social skills. This allows employment in private or public sectors as well as in academic research.

After graduation, you will be eligible to apply for Doctoral Studies in Natural Sciences.

Get to know the Faculty of Mathematics and Science

In the Faculty of Mathematics and Science, the world opens up to mathematics and natural phenomena through subjects such as physics, chemistry and biology. We want to find answers to how the universe works and solve the problems we face today and tomorrow. Our education lays the foundations for becoming experts in a changing world.

As a student, you will be part of our scientific community and have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art research equipment alongside teachers and experienced scientists. In addition to lectures and online teaching, your studies will involve working with a variety of methods, both in the laboratory and in the field.

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If you have questions concerning the admission process or the programme, please contact JYU Admission Services: admissions@jyu.fi

About tuition fees and the scholarship programme for students liable to pay tuition fees, please contact the International Office: degree-students@jyu.fi

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Master's Degree Programme in Chemistry and Analytics for Circular Economy