Chemical and Process Engineering
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The master’s program in Chemical and Process Engineering at KIT makes a decisive contribution to the development of technically feasible approaches toward a climate-neutral society. KIT has its own Department of Chemical and Process Engineering. What makes this master’s program stand out are its numerous elective options and its research-oriented curriculum. The standard duration of the master’s program is 4 semesters, during which 120 ECTS credits are earned.
The two specialization modules required for the master’s program can be selected from an extensive catalog:
You are also required to take the course Advanced Fundamentals. In addition to Process Engineering, you will select four additional modules from the following options:
The curriculum also includes the Technical Supplement Course, for which you can choose from a wide range of options. You can find an overview of all offered courses in the module handbook. Interdisciplinary qualifications (e.g., courses offered by the House of Competence, language courses) and a professional internship of at least three months round out the curriculum.
Key Program Features
- • own department CIW with a wide range of courses • many options for an individual profile • research-oriented teaching
- application at large-scale research facilities • internationally networked (CLUSTER
- CESAER
- Eucor...)
Career Opportunities
After graduation, many opportunities open up in industry and research. Possible roles include plant planning, project management, production management, quality management, safety concepts and sales, as well as purification, research and product development. Industries that require specialists include the energy industry, food industry, plastics industry, cosmetics manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, utilities companies, engineering consulting, recycling industry and others. There are also job opportunities with public authorities and in the public sector. If you would like to set up your own business with your own idea, you will find support in setting up your own business from the KIT Gründerschmiede or the student Pioniergarage.
With a good master's degree, you can also apply for a doctorate. There are many opportunities for this at KIT and its partner organizations.
Program Curriculum
• Advanced Fundamentals (32 CP)
Process Technology (8 CP)
4 modules of your own choice (6 CP each)
• Technical Supplement Course (10 CP)
• Specialized Course I + II (16 CP each)
• Internship (14 CP)
• Interdisciplinary Qualifications (2 CP)
• Process Technology (8 CP)
• 4 modules of your own choice (6 CP each)
• Master's thesis (30 CP)
Admission Requirements
The requirements for admission to the master's degree program in Chemical Engineering and Process Engineering are based on the current admission regulations:
• bachelor's degreea successful bachelor's degree (or at least an equivalent degree) in Chemical Engineering and Process Engineering or a degree program with essentially the same content at a university, university of applied sciences, university of cooperative education or at a foreign university. The course must have been completed within a standard period of study of at least three years and with a minimum number of 180 ECTS credits.
• minimum knowledge and minimum achievements in the following areasmathematical fundamentals and programming amounting to at least 20 CPfundamentals of natural sciences amounting to at least 15 CPengineering fundamentals amounting to at least 24 CPthermodynamics & transport processes of at least 20 CPprocess engineering fundamentals of at least 12 CPa bachelor's thesis or a comparable thesis worth at least 12 CP Important: If minimum achievements amounting to a maximum of 15 CP from a maximum of two of the areas mentioned are missing, admission can be granted on the condition that achievements are made up within the first three semesters of the master's degree program.
• mathematical fundamentals and programming amounting to at least 20 CP
• fundamentals of natural sciences amounting to at least 15 CP
• engineering fundamentals amounting to at least 24 CP
• thermodynamics & transport processes of at least 20 CP
• process engineering fundamentals of at least 12 CP
• a bachelor's thesis or a comparable thesis worth at least 12 CP
If you have any questions about making up credits to meet the requirements for admission, please contact the Student Advisory Services (ZSB) at KIT. Among other things, the ZSB provides comprehensive information on this topic during its regular online session Für den Master ans KIT?, particularly regarding the preparation courses for master’s studies at KIT, and also offers individual counseling.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)
Semester contribution ~€235 covers public transport (KVV) and student union services.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
No tuition fees at KIT (German public university). Semester contribution of approx. €235 covers public transport and student services. Funding available via DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Baden-Württemberg Stipendium, and KIT internal scholarships.
About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe, Germany
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany's leading public research universities and among Europe's most prestigious institutions for science, engineering, and technology....
University Profile- Application Deadline EU/German nationals: September 30 | Non-EU nationals: September 30
- Language German
- Duration 4 semesters
- Credits 120 ECTS
