Chemical Engineering TU Bergakademie Freiberg

The Master's degree programme in Chemical Engineering is aimed at foreign graduates who wish to continue their professional career in responsible positions in industry or science, preferably in Germany, after completing their Master's degree. The modules have been carefully selected to ensure graduates will be qualified to take on responsible positions in German industry or academia. This includes modules that will challenge your practical skills in hands-on laboratory/pilot plant work and modules that will provide essential process engineering knowledge at Master's level. During the course, you will be familiarised with German companies and their organisational structure. This Master’s programme will not teach scientific, engineering or process engineering fundamentals at Bachelor’s level.

The academic discipline of chemical engineering deals with processes in which substances are changed in their composition, type or properties by mechanical, thermal, chemical or biological processes. Electronic materials in cell phones, tables, laptops and desktop computers were obtained from raw materials with the help of chemical engineering. Plastics, paints, coatings and foams that surround you were produced from chemical raw materials with its help. The food and medicines we consume are produced from natural substances with the help of it. Hydrogen, one of the energy sources of the future, is produced with the help of chemical engineering. The greenhouse gas carbon dioxide can be captured with chemical engineering and stored or converted into chemicals, fuels and products. Municipal and industrial residues (waste), waste water and exhaust air streams are treated, purified and/or utilised with the help of it — the list of applications could go on and on.

The degree programme starts in the winter semester. A regular study period of four semesters (two years) is required to complete it.

• The first semester aims to bring all students to the same level of knowledge in numerical analysis, mechanics of materials, and programming; this is the knowledge on which following semesters strongly build. Additionally, you will improve your German language skills, which will help you to explore the culture of Germany.
• The second semester focuses on introducing important simulation methods, the accompanying theoretical and numerical concepts, and the advantages and pitfalls of all methods. Advanced aspects of materials science and engineering are introduced in hands-on approaches using dedicated simulation tools. Catch up with the latest developments in Machine Learning and AI-assisted programming and project development.
• During the third semester, you can additionally choose from a variety of elective courses, covering materials science modules and advanced mechanics modules. Your programming skills will be further developed during the "Personal Programming Project", where you will be required to solve a problem of relevance to materials science, mechanics, or machine learning by using the programming and simulation skills that you acquired during the first two semesters.
• The fourth and last semester is reserved for the Master's thesis.

Thanks to the wide range of optional modules, students have the opportunity to tailor their degree programme to their individual needs. Beyond a sound foundation for all, students can individually put together modules with a focus on one of the following (or combinations thereof):

1. Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence
2. Continuum Modelling and Simulation
3. Atomistic and Multiscale Simulation Methods
4. Materials Science

No integrated internship

• A first professionally qualifying degree from a university in a degree programme in chemical engineering, process engineering, technical chemistry or in an equivalent degree programme lasting at least six semesters
• Qualification assessment procedure: further information

107 EUR per semester

• 650 EUR to 950 EUR per month, depending on individual lifestyle
• Rent in a student hall of residence per month: an average of 290 EUR

Part-time employment on campus (e.g. student assistant, canteen) as well as in town (e.g. in supermarkets, cafés, restaurants)

1. The Deutschlandstipendium is a national scholarship programme that supports above-average students with excellent grades. Social commitment, a willingness to take responsibility and special social, family or personal circumstances will also be taken into account.
2. Georgius Agricola Scholarships for international students
3. Equal Opportunities Scholarship to support international students who have to overcome special challenges and life circumstances
4. Study completion grant for international students with good academic performance in the last semester of their studies

• Counselling: development of personal and skills profiles, individual application portfolio checks, preparation for job interviews
• Training in technical and leadership skills: soft skills training, development of interdisciplinary knowledge, coaching for job applications / career entry
• ORTE career fair, networking with companies
• Online job board

Learn more at: https://tu-freiberg.de/en/career-center.

Different kinds of accommodation are available on campus and in the city of Freiberg.

The average monthly rent for a room in the student halls of residence, including utilities, is 290 EUR. The most common form of accommodation is the shared flat. Each student has their own room, with the bathroom and kitchen shared.

An online application is required to apply for accommodation in the student halls of residence. The recommended time for application is three months before the start of the semester.