Program Overview

Chemical and Process Engineering Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The master's program in Chemical and Process Engineering at KIT makes a decisive contribution to the development of technically feasible approaches on the way to a climate-neutral society. KIT has its own Department of Chemical and Process Engineering. The special feature of this master's program is its numerous elective options and research-related teaching program.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Regular program length: 4 semesters (full-time program)
• Credit points (ECTS): 120 credit points
• Language of instruction: German
• Limited capacity: No
• Application possible for: First semester, higher semester
• Application deadline:
  • German and EU nationals: September 30 for winter term, March 31 for summer term
  • Non-EU nationals: September 30 for winter term, March 31 for summer term

Program Structure

The standard period of study for the master's degree is 4 semesters, during which 120 ECTS credits are earned. The program includes:

• Advanced Fundamentals (32 CP)
  • Process Technology (8 CP)
  • 4 modules of your own choice (6 CP each)
• Technical Supplement Course (10 CP)
• Specialized Course I + II (16 CP each)
• Internship (14 CP)
• Interdisciplinary Qualifications (2 CP)

Internship

The master's degree program in Chemical and Process Engineering includes a compulsory internship of at least three months to gain a first impression of industrial practice. You choose your internship yourself. In addition to the chemical industry and process engineering plant construction, possible sectors include automotive suppliers or companies in the agricultural and food technology, pharmaceutical or cosmetics industries as well as biotechnology and environmental technology.

Career Prospects

After graduation, many opportunities open up in industry and research. Possible roles include plant planning, project management, production management, quality management, safety concepts, and sales, as well as purification, research, and product development. Industries that require specialists include the energy industry, food industry, plastics industry, cosmetics manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, utilities companies, engineering consulting, recycling industry, and others.

Admission and Language Requirements

• Admission requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and Process Engineering or a degree program with essentially the same content
  • Minimum knowledge and minimum achievements in mathematical fundamentals, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, thermodynamics, and process engineering
• Language requirements:
  • Sufficient knowledge of the German language (level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
  • English language skills at level B2 (for admission to a higher semester)

Characteristic Features of the Degree Program

• Own department with a wide range of courses
• Many options for an individual profile
• Research-oriented teaching, application at large-scale research facilities
• Internationally networked

Teaching Calendar and Course Catalog

• Teaching calendar: Available on the KIT website
• Course catalog: Available on the KIT website

Statutes and Regulations

• Current admission regulations: Available on the KIT website
• KIT admission and enrollment regulations: Available on the KIT website
• Current studies and examination regulations: Available on the KIT website
• Previous studies and examination regulations: Available on the KIT website