Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

This multidisciplinary MSc combines classical chemical engineering with biotechnological and bioprocess engineering. Students study biological and biocatalytic processes, separation technologies, and reaction engineering while working close to TUHH's research environment.

Academic requirements

Very good previous academic performance

Minimum GPA

Not explicitly stated numerically; very good previous academic performance is required and cumulative GPA is screened in TUHH's mandatory pre-check.

English requirements

Programme taught in English. Accepted proofs listed by TUHH: TOEFL iBT minimum 90, IELTS Academic minimum 6.5, Cambridge CAE/CPE, telc English C1, or UNIcert English level III.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in chemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related field. TUHH also lists professional suitability requirements including 24 CP mathematics, 12 CP chemistry and physics, 9 CP thermodynamics, 15 CP fundamentals of chemical engineering, and 6 CP fundamentals of bioprocess engineering.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

384 EUR per semester (official TUHH semester contribution for Summer Semester 2026; includes administrative/social fees and public transport ticket).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 384 EUR per semester (official TUHH semester contribution for Summer Semester 2026; includes administrative/social fees and public transport ticket).

Graduates are prepared for roles in chemical engineering, bioprocess engineering, industrial process development, and related research or production environments spanning biotech and process industries.

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