This international Master of Science programme builds on a solid undergraduate grounding in materials chemistry or process engineering. It gives students significant flexibility in course selection and is organised around two distinct specialisations, allowing you to tailor your studies to either a chemistry-centred or a technically oriented career path.
The chemistry specialisation deepens your understanding of the chemical principles behind the development, characterisation and application of modern materials. Course topics emphasise polymer materials, biomaterials and materials used in energy storage systems, with attention to how molecular- and materials-level properties determine performance in real-world applications.
The technical specialisation concentrates on the engineering side: analysing, modelling and developing chemical-technical production processes and energy conversion systems. This strand is aimed at those who want to work on process design, optimisation and scale-up in industrial or research settings.
Both specialisations integrate environmental, economic and energy considerations into their curricula, including life cycle analysis, so that technical and chemical competence is combined with sustainability awareness. The programme’s international orientation and subject-choice flexibility make it suitable for students aiming for careers in R&D, industry, energy sectors or further academic study.
Requirements (concise)
This Master's programme combines a flexible, student-centred curriculum with two possible in-depth specialisations: Materials Chemistry or Fluid and Process Engineering. Students build their study plan mainly from compulsory elective modules within these specialisations and from a broad elective pool covering Environment, Economy, Human and Legal studies, plus German language options. The course also includes a defined block of interdisciplinary coursework, an extensive practical research placement, and an independent Master's thesis, allowing students to tailor their pathway toward research, industry or sustainability-focused careers.
Key learning outcomes include advanced competence in the chosen specialisation, practical laboratory and process skills gained during the research training, and the ability to design and carry out an independent research project culminating in the thesis. The elective and interdisciplinary elements develop broader perspectives on environmental, economic, social and legal aspects of chemistry and engineering, and language options support integration into the German academic and professional environment. The programme also supports international experience: mobility windows are provided and recommended for either the research internship or the thesis semester, and students are encouraged to seek subject-specific study advice when planning stays abroad.
Requirements and key facts
You must hold at least a Bachelor's-level degree in a natural science or engineering discipline with a specialization in chemistry. The qualifying undergraduate qualification should formally permit you to enter a Master's programme in Germany — in other words, it must be recognized as providing access to postgraduate study in the German system. Admissions preference is for degrees with a substantial emphasis on materials chemistry or on process engineering topics.
If you studied outside Germany, check whether your degree is considered equivalent and qualifying for Master’s admission in Germany. The German authorities maintain the anabin database for evaluating foreign and European higher-education credentials; consult it to see how your qualification is classified. If your situation is unclear after checking anabin, contact the programme’s admissions office for guidance before applying.
Requirements (concise)
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Graduates are prepared for technical and research roles in materials development, polymer and biomaterials industries, energy storage and conversion sectors, and chemical process engineering. Typical employers include R&D departments, industrial production and process optimisation teams, and companies focused on sustainable materials and energy solutions.
The programme’s compulsory internship, practical research training and international orientation enhance employability for positions in industry, research institutes and consulting (especially in sustainability and life-cycle assessment). Many graduates also use the degree as a stepping stone to doctoral studies in materials science, chemical engineering or related fields.