This English‑taught MSc builds advanced skills in the conversion of materials and the design of the associated processes and equipment. You will study contemporary methods such as mathematical modelling of chemical processes, chemical reaction engineering for energy storage and conversion, photochemical reactor design, and the implementation of sustainable chemical processes together with energy‑efficient separation techniques. Teaching takes place in an international setting, so you will routinely collaborate with classmates from a variety of cultural and academic backgrounds.
The curriculum is designed to deepen and extend the scientific and methodological foundation acquired during a Bachelor’s degree, preparing you to tackle complex chemical and process engineering problems independently using scientific methods. Coursework, tutorials, laboratory work and project groups emphasize teamwork and respectful interaction in international teams. Small class sizes and close tutoring help ensure individual support throughout your studies. The university also maintains cooperations with industry partners and research centres (for example HIU and ZSW), offering additional opportunities for research collaboration and professional networking.
Graduates are prepared for roles in research, development and science, and for positions in industry, higher education and research institutes. Chemical engineers from the programme find employment at large industrial corporations, small and medium‑sized enterprises and in the civil service. Because of the programme’s broad training, career options extend beyond the traditional chemical industry into many related sectors.
This compact, research-focused Master’s program is delivered over three semesters and combines lectures, seminars and laboratory work to build advanced expertise in chemical engineering, energy science and technology, as well as related interdisciplinary areas. Teaching is concentrated into an intensive timeline, with classroom-based modules and hands-on labs designed to give both theoretical foundations and practical experience in contemporary chemical engineering topics.
Core study elements concentrate on chemical engineering principles and energy technologies while drawing on related fields to provide a broad, interdisciplinary perspective. Expected learning outcomes include strengthened analytical and experimental skills, the ability to apply engineering principles to energy and process problems, experience with laboratory techniques and safety, and competence in scientific communication and teamwork. The program is structured to prepare graduates for technically demanding roles in industry or for continued research at the doctoral level.
The final semester is exclusively reserved for a research-oriented master’s thesis carried out full time over six months. During this period students undertake an independent research project, typically supervised by academic staff, in which they plan and execute experiments or simulations, analyse results and present findings in a written thesis and oral defence — demonstrating readiness for professional or academic research work.
Requirements (program completion)
You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering — or a degree from a programme with essentially the same content — awarded by a recognised higher education institution in Germany or abroad after at least three years of study. Your application must include the corresponding examination results or transcripts.
Admissions require specific grade thresholds: a final Bachelor’s grade of 3.0 or better (on the grading scale used by the awarding institution). If you have not yet completed your degree, you must submit current examination results showing an average of 3.0 or better by the application deadline. Applicants whose grade is not at least 2.5 must additionally pass an admission examination to demonstrate their suitability.
You also need documented subject-specific competences and evidence of research aptitude. This means having completed coursework and exams that show basic skills in chemical, thermal and mechanical process engineering and the ability to apply process-engineering concepts to selected problems. Finally, you must demonstrate the capacity for independent scientific work — typically shown by a thesis or a comparable achievement worth 6 ECTS.
Requirements (summary)
Practical tips for international applicants: include certified copies of degrees and transcripts and check with the admissions office about recognition of your foreign degree and whether certified translations are required.
Winter Semester (International)
15 March 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 November 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 March 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 November 2026
Graduates are prepared for roles in research, development and application across industry, higher education and research institutes. Chemical engineers from this programme find employment in major industrial corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as public service roles.
The broad methodological and practical training—covering modelling, process design and sustainable technologies—also allows graduates to work in adjacent sectors beyond the traditional chemical industry, for example in energy technology, environmental engineering and process development.
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