Process Engineering / Chemical Engineering (Bachelor)

Do you want to change the world? Do you believe you can make a valuable contribution to a sustainable future? Then study the Bachelor's degree course in Process Engineering / Chemical Engineering and develop innovative solutions for the challenges of tomorrow!

The Process Engineering / Chemical Engineering degree program is all about transformation. You will learn how to convert the sustainable raw materials of the future into valuable products and how to make renewable energy usable for everyone. You will decipher the scientific intricacies behind production facilities and processes to increase their efficiency, reduce costs and minimize environmental impact at the same time. With your creativity and technical understanding, you will get the chance to master chemical reactions, complex equipment and entire production processes to take them to the next level using state-of-the-art digital and experimental methods. You will be able to develop new materials, use clean energy sources and advance environmentally friendly technologies - with the aim of transforming our economy into a circular economy. Become a problem solver with us and make a difference for the society of tomorrow!

A Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering / Chemical Engineering will open up numerous career opportunities for you. You can be at the forefront of innovation and help steer the world in a better direction. Work on the development of new medicines, ensure the expansion of renewable energies or develop ground-breaking technologies that help to tackle climate change and resource scarcity. With this engineering degree program at Clausthal University of Technology, you will be better equipped for the job market than you might initially expect. Many of the skills taught here are so broadly applicable that you will become a true all-rounder for the professional world. The following occupational fields can therefore only represent a selection of your options:

• Apparatus and plant engineering industry
• Automotive industry
• Biotechnology
• Chemical and petrochemical industry
• Energy industry
• Cosmetics industry
• Food industry
• Aerospace industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Product and production-integrated environmental protection
• Safety engineering
• Environmental technology

Clausthal University of Technology is the perfect place for young people looking for a unique and international study experience. There is a lively atmosphere here in which students and scientists work closely together and learn and research together. During your Bachelor's degree at Clausthal University of Technology, you will be surrounded by diverse nature, as the Harz National Park is only a few kilometers away. Student satisfaction and the quality of Clausthal's education are regularly reflected in very good ratings in university rankings (e.g. the CHE University Ranking).

As your studies progress, you will feel really at home at Clausthal University of Technology. Close contact with our teaching staff and proximity to industry enable you to study in a personal learning environment with a practical orientation. In particular, this means that you can gain exciting insights into innovative and current research areas at an early stage. For committed students, there are easy opportunities to get one of the many student jobs. This allows you to fully pursue your interests and gain valuable experience during your studies.

In addition, there are numerous other special features that make studying at Clausthal University of Technology unique:

1. Excellent academic reputation
2. Practical studies
3. Numerous advisory and support services for successful studies
4. Affordable rents
5. Green campus and natural surroundings for a variety of sports / outdoor activities
6. Versatile career opportunities in industry and research

The first two semesters are all about mathematics, physics and chemistry - the basics you'll need later on. But don't worry, it's not just about dry theory! Right at the start of your Bachelor's degree, there is a "first semester project" where you can gain your first practical experience in the field of process engineering. In the third semester, you then have the opportunity to choose one of three fields of study: Apparatus and Plants, Chemistry or Environmental Technologies. You can specialize in a total of 24 credit points in these different areas. This means you can choose exactly the topics that interest you the most and that best suit your goals. From the 5th semester onwards, the most important process engineering subjects are on the program. Here you will deepen your knowledge and prepare yourself for practical work.

The course usually lasts 6 semesters. But before you graduate, an exciting industrial and laboratory internship awaits you. This allows you to apply your theoretical knowledge outside the university. You will also write a Bachelor's thesis, either at one of the institutes at Clausthal University of Technology or in collaboration with a company. This gives you the opportunity to prove yourself in a specific project and gain valuable experience.

Apparatus and systems

If you are interested in "mechanical engineering" topics, this course could be just right for you. You will gain in-depth insights into the following areas:

• Apparatus engineering I
• Apparatus elements
• Component testing
• Machine theory I

Chemistry major

Here you will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of inorganic, organic and, above all, physical chemistry. With this specialization, the following subjects will make you an expert in the field of chemistry:

• General and inorganic chemistry II
• Physical Chemistry I
• Physical Chemistry II
• Practical course in organic chemistry

Environmental Technologies field of study

If you are interested in environmental topics, this is the right place for you! On this degree course, you will be able to work intensively with chemistry and in particular the topics of wastewater, waste and recycling. The following subjects will help you:

• Physical Chemistry I
• Wastewater technology I
• Fundamentals of waste treatment
• Recycling I
• Geological soil science and soil treatment

You have the opportunity to complete an industrial internship before you even start your studies. The internship lasts a total of 8 weeks and you can use it to gain your first practical experience in industry. You will need proof of the internship you have completed by the time you start your Bachelor's thesis at the latest. The second part of the internship, which lasts a total of 12 weeks, is directly related to the content of your degree course. You can complete this specialist internship during the lecture-free periods and immerse yourself more deeply in industrial practice. The best thing is that you can choose your own industrial partner! Further details