Admission requirements

You can be admitted to this master's distance learning programme if the following requirements are met:

a successfully completed relevant, professional qualifying university degree with at least 210 ECTS credits. Relevant disciplines include process engineering, mechanical engineering/process engineering, and industrial engineering/plant engineering or similar study programmes, as well as at least one year of relevant professional experience after the first degree. For graduates of part-time or dual degree programmes, engineering equivalent activities can be credited. Furthermore, knowledge in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Process Engineering must be demonstrated. If no knowledge is available, an additional advanced module can be taken instead. Foreign applicants must demonstrate solid German language skills (corresponding to level DSH II or TestDAF 4/5).

Bachelor graduates with less than 210 ECTS credits – but at least 180 ECTS credits – may be admitted to the programme subject to conditions being met. The decision on the recognition of the submitted evidence lies with the examination board.

If you do not have a first university degree, you have the option of being admitted to the programme through an aptitude test.

Admission to the aptitude test requires:

University entrance qualification according to state law (either university entrance qualification or technical college entrance qualification, or a qualified professional qualification with a maximum average grade of 2.5, or a master craftsman/technician or equivalent qualification) as well as at least three years of creditable professional experience that has sufficient substantive connections to the chosen degree programme.

To prepare you for the aptitude test, the university offers an online certificate course "Fundamentals of Process Engineering."

The master's programme comprises a workload of 90 ECTS credits. Upon successful completion, the internationally recognised academic degree Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) will be awarded.

The master's degree grants you access to the higher civil service and includes the right to pursue a doctorate, in accordance with the respective university's doctoral regulations.

Details

The part-time distance learning course Master of Engineering in Process Engineering is designed especially for professionals in the fields of mechanical engineering, process engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, and chemical engineering who want to deepen their subject knowledge and aim for a leadership position. The course is characterized by its practical orientation and covers the entire process chain, from conception to the operation of a plant or product.

There is a high demand for qualified process engineering experts worldwide, especially in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry as well as in the food, paper, and textile industries.

The course offers a combination of compulsory modules and elective modules, both technical and non-technical, allowing the study to be tailored to individual interests and professional requirements. From the second semester onwards, students can choose elective modules or undertake mentored practical work in a company. There is also the opportunity to work on comprehensive projects as part of a research module.

The study contents are structured as follows:

1st Semester: CFD-Computational Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Separation Technology, Maintenance Management 2nd Semester: Process Development, Stochastics, Elective Module or mentored practical work 3rd Semester: Plant Safety, Elective Module or mentored practical work 4th Semester: Master's Thesis with Colloquium

Technical elective modules cover topics such as Industry 4.0, Safety-oriented Automation Technology, Process Optimization with Big Data, Industrial Chemistry, and Bio-Process Engineering.

Non-technical elective modules include Controlling, Project Management, as well as Operational Communication and Leadership in Project Teams.

The course follows the Blended Learning approach, a combination of self-study, virtual learning components, and face-to-face sessions. During the semester, there are on-site events on approximately eight weekends, supplemented by a one-week block event during the semester break.

The course is accredited by the ASIIN agency and corresponds to a workload of 90 ECTS credits. Upon successful completion, the academic degree Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) is awarded, which provides access to higher civil service positions and the right to pursue a doctorate.