Chemical Engineering, Master of Science

Who is the Master’s Degree Programme in Chemical Engineering Suitable For?

The part-time Master’s degree programme Chemical Engineering at the Provadis School of International Management and Technology in Frankfurt am Main is aimed at graduates of a scientific-technical first degree who wish to deepen their expertise in chemical engineering and are already working in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry or related sectors in parallel. Typical target groups are engineers from chemistry, technical chemists as well as professionals with comparable degrees who work in a practice-oriented manner and want to qualify for responsible positions in industry – e.g. in the field of process and procedure development, production or technical marketing.

Admission Requirements at a Glance

• General, subject-specific or advanced technical college entrance qualification
• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Technical Chemistry or a comparable scientific-technical degree programme
• At least 180 ECTS credits in the first degree
• Employment contract for a programme-relevant position, i.e. professional activity in a suitable company or industrial sector
• Successful participation in a structured advisory interview (based on an individual performance motivation inventory)

The programme starts annually in the winter semester (October) and is designed as a part-time study model. Lectures take place on Friday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays, ensuring good compatibility with professional work.

Personal Requirements and Expectations

• Self-motivation and strong commitment to combine work and studies
• Interest in industrial processes, chemical process engineering and practical problem-solving
• Willingness for continuous development – both professionally and personally
• Good communication and teamwork skills, especially in interdisciplinary projects (for example, in international teams)
• Analytical thinking ability and enthusiasm for technical contexts
• Solid mathematical and scientific fundamentals

As the programme is strongly practice-oriented and project work within one’s own company is an integral part, those who want to apply their new knowledge immediately in their work environment and deliberately advance their career will benefit particularly.

What you will learn in the Master’s programme Chemical Engineering

The part-time Master's programme Chemical Engineering at the Provadis School of International Management and Technology provides you with in-depth knowledge of chemistry and process engineering. The course is practice-oriented and prepares you to take on responsibility in the operational environment of the chemical-pharmaceutical industry.

• Product discovery and synthesis
• Special synthesis and analysis methods
• Plant design, planning and operation
• Simulation of chemical plants
• Process Automation and Control
• Process and project development
• Methods of business and project management
• Compliance, sustainability and life cycles of plants
• Personnel and quality management
• Intensive teaching of scientific skills
• Master’s thesis including colloquium

Within the focus areas such as “Products of the Chemical Industry I & II”, practice-relevant specialised topics from the fields of fine chemicals, basic chemicals, active substances and specialities are covered. Manufacturing processes, raw materials, market requirements and quality are at the centre of attention. Practical relevance is additionally strengthened by guest lectures from industry and excursions.

This is how your studies proceed

• Part-time studies over 5 semesters (standard period of study, 120 ECTS)
• Start each winter semester (October)
• Class times: 8 hours on Friday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays
• Lecture-free periods correspond to Hessian school holidays
• Lecturers with practical experience from industry and applied research
• International project module: collaboration with students from TU Darmstadt and international universities on the design of a chemical plant – real-life issue from an industrial partner
• Strong integration of theory and operational practice, e.g. through company projects

Career prospects after graduation

With the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, you open up a wide range of development opportunities in the chemical industry and related sectors – both as a technical expert and at management level. Typical fields of activity include:

• Process and procedure development
• Production and plant management
• Engineering technology
• Technical marketing
• Technical sales
• Project management and plant design

The strong practical relevance and individual supervision promote your targeted entry into demanding industrial positions.

Location: Frankfurt am Main

The course takes place at the Frankfurt am Main location in the Industriepark Höchst – one of the most important chemical sites in Europe. The convenient transport connections offer many opportunities for networking with companies and practical units alike.

Tuition fees and financing

• Total costs: approx. €20,330 (monthly €600 / per semester €3,600)
• Usually the practical partner covers the tuition fees fully or partially.
• If no coverage is provided, you can finance your studies through your salary.

Various financing options are available. Individual advice on funding possibilities and support with financing is possible.