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Master of Science

MSc Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBI)

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

Erlangen, GermanyEngineering - Chemical
Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

Degree

Master of Science

Language

German and English (up to 30%)

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

A research- and practice-oriented MSc in chemical and biological engineering dealing with the modification of substances through chemical, physical, and biological processes. The programme is international and interdisciplinary, linking engineering with chemistry and biology.

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA
No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
German requirements
B2 (CEFR)
Accepted bachelor fields
A suitable bachelor's degree in chemical and biological engineering, process engineering, biotechnology, chemistry-related engineering, or a comparable subject.
APS Certificate
Yes
Thesis required
Yes
Mandatory internship
Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
72 EUR semester contribution (FAU student services contribution; summer semester 2026 official amount).
ECTS credits
120
Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 72 EUR semester contribution (FAU student services contribution; summer semester 2026 official amount).

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for engineering and process-oriented roles in chemical, biological, and interdisciplinary industrial and research environments.

Specialisations

bioprocess and bioreaction engineeringproduct engineeringchemical reaction engineeringfluid mechanicstechnical thermodynamicsseparation science and technology

Typical job roles

Chemical engineerProcess engineerBiotechnologistResearch scientistProject engineerProduction managerQuality control engineer

Target industries

Chemical industryPharmaceutical industryBiotechnologyEnvironmental engineeringFood processingEnergy sector

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Programme details

Degree
Master of Science
Language
German and English (up to 30%)
Duration
4 semesters
Mode
full-time
Start
Winter semester
Deadline
31 May (annual)

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