M.Sc. Chemical Engineering

Ulm University Ulm

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
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  • English
    Language
  • 15 Nov
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Applications close on 15 Nov.

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About the programme

The MSc Chemical Engineering at Ulm University is a research-oriented programme taught in English, worth 120 ECTS, and you can start in the winter or summer semester. It focuses on the chemical conversion of materials and the processes and equipment behind it, mathematical modelling of chemical processes, and reaction engineering for energy storage and conversion. Core areas include chemical reaction engineering, thermal process engineering and mechanical process engineering, plus electives. There is a strong emphasis on lab work: you learn to run experiments and to record and analyse data, and you finish with an experimental Master's thesis in an area or institute of your choice. It suits graduates with a solid background in mathematics, physics and chemical engineering who are ready to close gaps quickly through intensive courses. If you need a visa, the university advises you to apply as early as possible.

Fields of study

Chemical Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Chemical Engineering at Ulm University

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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Language skills at level C 1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) are required for the master's degree programs in Chemical Engineering and Energy Science and Technology . This is to be fulfilled by one of the following language certificates:

University degree in a course with only English as the language of instruction

7.0 points or better in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), if the number of points and the GER level are given at the same time, the higher language level will be recognized

Certificate in C 1 Advanced English or Certificate C 2 Proficiency in English at the Cambridge exam

490 (listening), 455 (reading), 200 (speaking) and 200 (writing) points or better in the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

95 points or better in the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based (TOEFL iBT)

Level III or Level IV at UNIcert®

PTE Academic, with a score of 76 or better

GER C 1 level or higher shown on the university entrance qualification. A language proficiency level that is partly at GER C1 level and lower will not be recognized.

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Be willing to acquire a basic knowledge of German. German courses are part of the curriculum.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
120

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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Yes

1.Basic competencies in the field of Chemical Engineering. That is the applicant

has sound knowledge in chemical, thermal and mechanical process engineering and can apply the concepts in process engineering to selected problems

is capable of experimentally performing basic operations on a laboratory scale

has basic knowledge in the modelling and simulation of processes in process engineering

understands the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, engineering mechanics and technical thermodynamics

is capable of analysing and evaluating experimental results in the context of scientific literature.

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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2 pages

Curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)

Yes

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or an at least equivalent degree at the level of at least three years of study at a university, a university of applied sciences, a cooperative university or a recognised foreign higher education institution in the field of chemical engineering or in a related or subject-specific programme, with examination results evidenced by

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  • a) an academic final examination with a bachelor's degree with an overall grade of 3.0 or better or,
  • if no degree has yet been awarded,
  • b) previous study and examination achievements up to the time of submission of the application with an average grade of 3.0 or better

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  • as well as a passed selection interview if the academic final examination or the average grade is between 2.6 and 3.0

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  • Good competences in mathematics, basic competences in natural sciences, as well as in the fields of chemical, thermal and mechanical process engineering, as well as thermodynamics and engineering fundamentals, to be demonstrated by corresponding study and examination achievements

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  • Ability to conduct independent scientific work, demonstrated in particular by a thesis or comparable achievement corresponding to 6 ECTS credits

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  • For legally binding information please see the MSc Chemical Engineering admissions statutes (opens in a new tab).
  • Higher education degree in a study programme with English as the sole language of instruction
  • 5.5 points or more in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS IELTS Academic (IELTS online) or IELTS Indicator); if both score and CEFR level are indicated, the higher indicated language proficiency level will be recognised
  • First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in English Language Skills (CELS) Vantage or Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage Cambridge exam English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Cambridge University)
  • 400 (listening), 385 (reading), 160 (speaking) and 150 (writing) points or more in the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)
  • 72 points or more in the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT home edition)
  • Level II of UNIcert®
  • PTE Academic, with a score of 59 or higher
  • CEFR B 2 level or higher shown on the higher education entrance qualification. A level of language proficiency which is partly at CEFR B 2 and lower is not recognised
  • Higher education entrance qualification with proof of language achievement in the last 2 years with at least 5 points each.

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Chemical Engineering

Programme-specific documents

following documents:

Bachelor's degree diploma (certificate) with final grade as well as overview of subjects and grades / transcript of records with credit points / Diploma Supplement (if available)

If you have not yet completed your higher education degree: overview of subjects and grades/transcript of records issued by the higher education institution with the provisional average grade of the previous study and examination achievements up to the time of submission of the application

Proof of study and examination achievements of basic competences in the areas of chemical, thermal and mechanical process engineering as well as knowledge of the application of process engineering concepts to selected problems

Proof of a thesis or comparable achievement corresponding to 6 ECTS credits

Form for the subject-specific additional information (xlsx) - explanatory notes

Poof of English language proficiency at level B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

In the case of a higher education degree from China, India or Vietnam: APS certificate or APS confirmation.

In the case of a foreign higher education degree: grading scale of the degree programme with indication of the lowest passing grade and maximum grade for the degree, to be shown on the bachelor's degree diploma/bachelor's degree certificate or on an official document of the higher education institution.

If proofs and documents to be submitted are not written in German or English, additionally an official translation into German or English is required

For applicants who do not come from an EU country or the European Economic Area and have a German higher education entrance qualification (“Abitur”): proof of higher education entrance qualification

Please note:

It is not necessary to certify the supporting documents

When submitting the application, all required supporting documents must be uploaded. Subsequent submission is not possible.

Application documents in paper form, as a fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.

A document issued in another name must be supplemented by documentary evidence of the change of name.

Further supporting documents may be required for your application.

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Chemical Engineering at Ulm University

Application procedure

Applicants with a foreign education certificate (bachelor's or equivalent degree)

Step 1: Online application via uni-assist

Register for the uni-assist online portal, answer all the basic questions and questions for your course application.

Step 2: Upload documents

Please upload the required application documents at the uni-assist online portal. Give your documents an unambiguous name.

Step 3: Submit your application to uni-assist electronically

(Paper-based documents are not required for application)

Step 4: Pay the handling fees to uni-assist

All required application documents as well as the payment must be received by uni-assist before the application deadline.

Selection process

If the overall grade of the bachelor's degree or if no degree has yet been awarded, the average grade in all examination results completed by the application deadline is not achieved with a grade of 2.5 or better, the aptitude for the master's programme in Chemical Engineering must be proven in a selection interview. The selection interview is conducted in English.

There is no selection interview if the required grade 2,5 or better is fulfilled.

Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Step 1: Registration in the campus portal of Ulm University

You register online via "My personal campus portal".

After self-registration, you will receive an e-mail with the activation code and a request to confirm your personal account in the campus portal of Ulm University.

Step 2: Application in the campus portal of Ulm University

You submit your application via "My personal campus portal" and upload the required documents.

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 – 14,902 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

International students have to pay 1,500 euros for each semester of their studies.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

29%

2 accepted out of 7 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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