Process Engineering / Chemical Engineering * (Master)

Process engineering and chemical engineering are located in the interdisciplinary field of tension between mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics and physical and technical chemistry and are among the "core disciplines" of engineering sciences. Process engineering and chemical engineering deal with all aspects of the conversion of materials and energy. While the Bachelor's degree is an initial vocational qualification, the Master's degree provides in-depth knowledge in the field of process engineering and chemical engineering, which is required for a responsible position, particularly in research and development.

Studying in Clausthal

Job profile and labor market

The occupational field of process engineers/chemical engineers encompasses all activities that deal with the industrial conversion of raw materials through physical, chemical or biological processes. Aspects of the efficient use of energy and raw materials and environmental protection are also taken into account. Due to their very broad training, engineers specializing in process engineering/chemical engineering can take on tasks in research, planning and development, they can work in the field of technical environmental protection or in the patent system, in the purchase and sale of process engineering equipment, machines and plants or monitor and advise authorities and associations.

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

What makes the degree program in Clausthal special

The degree course is research-oriented and is characterized by a close practical focus with optimal preparation for working in industry or at research institutions. The degree course is rated very highly in rankings due to the good student support.

Structure of the study program

The subject specializations are based on the research focuses of the process engineering institutes and professorships at Clausthal University of Technology. Students can choose to study "Chemical Processes", "Energy", "New Materials" and "Life Science Engineering" for a total of 32 CP, each of which is divided into a compulsory and a compulsory elective area. The increasingly important field of modeling and simulation plays a key role in the course. The course concludes with the Master's thesis.

Field of study Chemical Processes

  • Heterogeneous catalytic gas-solid reactions
  • Non-catalytic multiphase reactions
  • Computer-aided design of chemical reactors
  • Practical course
  • Electives

Field of study Energy

  • High Temperature Technology
  • Technical Thermodynamics II
  • Heat Transfer II
  • Practical course
  • Electives

New Materials

  • Application of nanoscale powders
  • Characterization of nanoparticles
  • Introduction to nanoscale materials
  • Practical course
  • Electives

Field of study Life Science Engineering

  • Application of nanoscale powders
  • Bioprocess Engineering II
  • Pharmaceutical Process Engineering
  • Specialized internship
  • Electives

Part-time study

The Master's degree program in Process Engineering/Chemical Engineering can also be studied part-time. Further details on the requirements, structure and legal consequences of part-time studies can be found in the "Regulations governing part-time study (TzO)" of Clausthal University of Technology in the currently valid version.

Before applying for and taking up part-time studies, a consultation with the responsible part-time study coordinator is mandatory. During this consultation, the part-time study coordinator will agree on an individual study plan (learning agreement) for the part-time study program in consultation with the student.

Part-time study coordinators

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Alfred Weber
Phone:+49 5323 72-2309
E-mail: weber@mvt.tu-clausthal.de
Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering


Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Turek
Phone: +49 5323 72-2184
Email: turek@icvt.tu-clausthal.de
Institute of Chemical and Electrochemical Process Engineering

The form for applying for part-time study (incl. Learning Agreement) can be found here

Student advisory service

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Alfred Weber

Phone:+49 5323 72-2309
Fax: +49 5323 72-2830
E-mail: ma.vtciw@tu-clausthal.de
Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering
Leibnizstraße 19
38678 Clausthal Zellerfeld

Study program director

Prof. Dr. mont. Dr. rer. nat. Michael Fischlschweiger

Phone: +49 5323 72-3871
Fax: +49 5323 72-3155
E-mail: michael.fischlschweiger@tu-clausthal.de
Institute of Energy Process Engineering and Fuel Technology
Agricolastr. 4
38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld