Overview This four-semester, English-language Master’s programme offers two specialisation tracks: Chemical Processing and Applied Chemistry. It combines advanced scientific coursework with hands-on practical training and allows students to undertake their master’s thesis in collaboration with external research institutes or industry partners, providing valuable real-world experience alongside academic depth.
Programme structure Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars and laboratory work across three compulsory and nine elective modules. In addition, a substantial project module comprises three independent projects (one laboratory-based, one literature-focused and one on a free research topic), each requiring 120 hours of work. The programme is completed by a five-month master’s thesis that includes a formal defence.
Career prospects and further information Graduates are prepared for roles in research and development across industry and research organisations, and the degree also provides a pathway to doctoral studies. For detailed module descriptions, the study plan and module manual should be consulted, or you can contact the Department of Chemical Engineering directly for specific questions and guidance.
Key requirements and components
During the first three semesters, the programme is organised around core modules in one of two specialisations: Chemical Process Engineering or Applied Chemistry. Each specialisation includes three mandatory modules, each carrying eight credit points. In addition to these core modules, students choose from two sets of compulsory elective modules that broaden and deepen their expertise.
Key module sources are Catalogue I (compulsory elective modules provided by the Department of Chemical Engineering) and Catalogue II (compulsory elective modules offered jointly with the Steinfurt Technology Campus). Course delivery is mainly lecture-based and is routinely supplemented by seminars and practical sessions to reinforce theoretical knowledge with hands‑on experience.
Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline. The program is aimed at students with a background in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or a closely related subject area.
If your degree was completed outside the local system, the admissions office will assess whether it is comparable to the listed qualifications. For candidates with related degrees, demonstrating sufficient coursework or knowledge in core chemical engineering/chemistry topics will strengthen the application.
Winter Semester (International)
31 May 2027
A completed Master's degree qualifies graduates for positions in research and development and related technical roles within the chemical, materials and allied industries. The combination of lab work, project experience and a long research thesis also provides a strong foundation for students who wish to pursue doctoral (PhD) studies.
International students will find the programme useful for roles that require both theoretical understanding and practical laboratory skills, and for building collaborations with industrial partners or research institutes through project and thesis work.
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