Short answer: There is currently no English-taught distance learning Master of Engineering programme in Germany that directly matches WBH's "Prozesssimulation in der Verfahrenstechnik" (Process Simulation in Process Engineering). That programme is taught entirely in German. However, there are a few English-taught alternatives that overlap in certain areas — and some broader strategies worth considering.

Why the search is so difficult: Germany's English-taught distance learning master's landscape currently includes around 55–70 programmes, but the vast majority are in business, management, IT, or data science. Engineering programmes taught fully in English and available via distance learning are extremely rare. For a niche like process simulation or process engineering, the options in English are essentially zero at the moment at German distance learning universities.

The closest English-taught M.Eng. alternatives in German distance learning:

• Engineering Management (M.Eng.) – IU International University: This is one of the very few English-taught M.Eng. programmes available via distance learning in Germany. However, it focuses on management aspects of engineering rather than technical process simulation. It could be useful if you want to combine engineering knowledge with leadership skills, but it won't give you the simulation, thermodynamics, or process control depth of the WBH programme.
• Software Engineering for Embedded Systems (M.Eng.) – RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau: Taught in English as a distance learning programme at a public research university. While the focus is on embedded systems rather than process engineering, there is overlap in areas like modelling, simulation, and control systems. Worth a closer look if you are open to the software/systems side of simulation.

Related English-taught M.Sc. programmes (not M.Eng., but technically adjacent):

• Intelligent Embedded Microsystems (M.Sc.) – University of Freiburg: A distance learning programme at a renowned public university with content in sensor systems, control, and intelligent systems. It's closer to mechatronics/automation than to classical process engineering, but covers simulation and modelling topics.
• Applied Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc.) – IU International University: If you are specifically interested in the simulation and digital twin aspects of the WBH programme, AI and data science skills are increasingly relevant for process modelling. This won't replace process engineering knowledge, but it complements it well.

What about learning German for the WBH programme? If your primary goal is the specific content of Process Simulation in Process Engineering, it may be worth considering whether you can study in German. WBH's programme is uniquely tailored to digital twins, continuous process control, and simulation of chemical/pharmaceutical/food production processes — there is simply nothing equivalent in English in the German distance learning market right now. WBH requires good German and English skills for admission.

Looking beyond Germany: If you are set on English and open to non-German providers, you may find more options at international online universities or through platforms that aggregate global distance learning programmes. Process engineering and simulation at the master's level in English is more commonly offered by UK or Scandinavian universities, though often not as affordable as German options.

Useful links for your search:

• Online Mechanical Engineering Degrees in Germany (has sections on simulation-related directions)
• Mechatronics distance learning (often overlaps with automation/control + modelling)
• Electrical Engineering distance learning (automation/control tracks can be a good proxy)
• Engineering & IT distance degrees (overview)

For the fastest "English-only" filtering, use the AI search and save candidates while you compare:

• Coursefinder (English)
• Bookmarks (so you don't lose options)
• Universities overview (to check which providers even offer English tracks)

Hope this helps narrow things down. The honest reality is that English-taught engineering master's programmes in German distance learning are still a small niche, and process engineering/simulation is not yet covered. But the landscape is growing — it's worth checking back periodically as universities expand their English offerings.