Master of Engineering in Paper Technology Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences

Continuing education:

Four-semester study programme for students without a paper background but with a natural or engineering sciences Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science)

Please note: One year of professional experience after finishing your undergraduate studies is required for registration.

Overview of courses within the Master's programme:

First semester: paper technology fundamentals, stock preparation, paper physics, minerals, scientific writing, intercultural communication, chemical engineering

Second semester: automation fundamentals, recycled fibres, coating fundamentals, coating and barriers, biofibres, general management

Third semester: automation and digitalisation, paper machine technology, paper chemistry, practical research training, elective courses

Fourth semester: design of experiments and statistics, circular economy, Master's thesis

Possible elective courses include: speciality papers, tissue papers, clothing, project management, innovation management

Consecutive programme:
We also offer a study programme for three semesters for students with a degree in Paper Process Technology. Specific information may be found here: (https://www.mpt.hm.edu) or via e-mail (kohr@ivp.org).

Lectures take place in a seminar style with small groups and integrated exercises. Questions and discussions are encouraged, and some lectures contain built-in laboratory work, presentations, project work, excursions, and company visits. This degree also includes some interactive digital learning and teaching elements.

The Master's programme can be carried out part time since many of the activities are offered in blocks. The programme duration, normally four semesters, can be extended for part-time studies.

Support in finding industry internship positions will be provided by programme coordinators.

• At least a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
• For the continuing education course: proof of at least one year or more of professional experience after the first Bachelor's degree
• A grade point average of at least 2.5 (equivalent to the German grading system)
• Proof of English language skills

Approx. 85 EUR

Approx. 800 – 1,000 EUR per month

In many cases, jobs are available at institutes located nearby (IVP – Institute for Paper Technology), and sometimes positions are available directly within the Department for Paper Technology.

The Career Centre offers students support and guidance for their future career steps.

Support in finding accommodation will be provided by the programme coordinator (on-time application required).

HM Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1971 by merging seven colleges of technology and higher education, some of which date back to the early 19th century. Today the university is the largest of its kind in Bavaria and the second largest in Germany with nearly 500 professors, 750 lecturers and 18,000 students.

Munich is one of the most well-known and lively international cities in Germany with three major universities, an international airport, theatres, superb museums and the annual "Oktoberfest". It is located close to Lake Chiemsee and Lake Starnberg, with skiing possibilities in the Bavarian and Austrian mountains. Munich is home to the football team FC Bayern Munich and the famous "Olympiastadion". Furthermore, BMW headquarters are here as well as large companies such as Siemens and numerous small and medium-sized enterprises that represent the backbone of the city's economic power.