Safe & Sustainable by Design: Certificate course

Next dates: January 7th - 8th, 2026: Online Information Day // January 31st, 2026: Application deadline // May 2026: Next study start

Degree: Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Credit Points: 15
Length of study: 2 semesters
Language: English
Start date: in March
Application deadline: January 31st
Costs: 3.300 EUR plus the current term contribuation of 240 EUR
Programme Director: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dr. h.c. Klaus Kümmerer

Your advanced training in SSbD comprises a total of 3 modules from the Master Sustainable Chemistry:

• Concepts of Sustainable Chemistry
• Resources, Recycling & Circular Economy
• Sustainability Assessment

Further information on the course content

Online study

Your further education in the Safe & Sustainable by Design certificate takes place online during the two semesters of study. This format allows you the greatest possible flexibility in your further education without pausing your career.  Throughout the certificate programme, our learning platform is available to you online around the clock, while continuous support from our lecturers and coordination team is available.

The degree for your certificate programme

You can choose whether you want to take exams as part of Safe & Sustainable by Design certificate programme and thus acquire a university certificate and proof of credit points at the end. You can also take the certificate without taking exams and receive a certificate of attendance at the end.

• Gain interdisciplinary expertise in sustainable chemistry, circular economy, and resource management
• Apply Safe & Sustainable by Design principles through practice-oriented case studies
• Flexible, online delivery designed to fit alongside your professional and private life
• Master’s-level qualification in just two semesters (15 ECTS)
• Personalised support and guidance throughout the programme 

The Safe and Sustainable by Design certificate programme starts in the summer semester of each year in March. Applications are possible until 31 January of each year.

You must meet the following entry requirements for admission to the certificate programme:

• a completed bachelor's degree or an at least equivalent degree (knowledge of chemistry is an advantage, but not essential)
• one year of relevant work experience
• advanced knowledge of English