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KU Leuven Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling
KU Leuven

KU Leuven

Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling

Leuven, Belgium

MSc

2 years

English

Full time

EUR 3,500 / per year **

On-Campus

* application deadlines for the 2026-2027 intake will be published by mid-October

** for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage

Key Summary

    About : The Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling focuses on advanced studies in theoretical chemistry and computational methods. The program combines both theoretical and practical knowledge to equip students for research and industrial applications in the field. Students will engage in cutting-edge projects and research that underline the importance of modelling in chemistry.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including academic research, pharmaceutical industries, and environmental sciences. Possible roles include computational chemist, data analyst, and research scientist, where strong analytical and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

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About the Programme

Modern chemistry would be unthinkable without the achievements of theoretical and computational chemistry. These disciplines became an essential tool for the molecular sciences towards the end of the 20th century, and they will undoubtedly mark the new era that lies ahead. From this perspective, training and educating new generations of computational and theoretical chemists with a broad, practice-based knowledge is of paramount importance. Experts from several European universities have come together to do just that.

The Erasmus Mundus Master of Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling is a joint initiative of and organised by:

  • Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (coordinating institution), Spain
  • Universiteit Groningen, the Netherlands
  • KU Leuven, Belgium
  • Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy
  • Université Paul Sabatier - Toulouse III, France
  • Universitat de Valencia, Spain

Organised Over Two Years

The first stage introduces you to concepts and methods. The core of the programme is an intensive international summer course intended to bring all participants to a common level of excellence. It takes place during the summer between stage 1 and stage 2 and runs over four weeks in total. Coursework is taught by a select group of invited international experts.

The second stage of the programme is devoted to tutorials covering the material dealt with in the intensive course and to a thesis project carried out in part at another university within the consortium.

The intensive course is organised at the partner institutions on a rotating basis.

Specialise in Research Relating to

  • Modelling of catalysis, both homogeneous and heterogeneous
  • Modelling of biomolecular systems, using both classical and quantum mechanical methods
  • Photochemistry and photophysics
  • Materials and nanomaterials
  • New theoretical algorithms and methodologies
Read more on the institution's website