Process Engineering / Chemical Engineering (Bachelor)

Do you want to change the world? Do you believe you can make a valuable contribution to a sustainable future? Then study the bachelor's degree program in process engineering / chemical engineering and develop innovative solutions for the challenges of tomorrow!

The Process Engineering / Chemical Engineering program is all about transformation. You'll learn how to transform the sustainable raw materials of the future into valuable products and how to make renewable energy usable for all. You'll explore the scientific details behind production equipment and processes to increase their efficiency and reduce costs while minimizing environmental impact. With your creativity and technical understanding, you'll get the chance to master chemical reactions, complex apparatuses and entire production processes to take them to the next level using cutting-edge digital and experimental methods. You'll be able to develop new materials, integrate clean energy sources, and advance environmentally friendly technologies - with the goal of transforming our economy into a circular economy. Join us as a future problem solver and make a difference in the world!

With a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, you'll have a wide range of career opportunities. You will be at the forefront of innovation and can help steer the world in a better direction. Work to develop new medicines, ensure the expansion of renewable energy, or develop breakthrough technologies that help address climate change and resource scarcity. With this engineering degree at Clausthal University of Technology, you'll be more diversely equipped for the job market than you might initially expect. Many of the skills taught here are so broadly applicable that you will become multi-talented for the professional world. The following occupational fields can therefore only represent a small fraction of your possibilities:

• Apparatus and plant engineering industry
• Automotive industry
• Biotechnology
• Chemical and petrochemical industry
• Energy industry
• Cosmetics industry
• Food industry
• Aerospace industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Product- and production-integrated environmental protection
• Safety engineering
• Environmental technology

Clausthal University of Technology is the perfect place for young people who are looking for a unique and international study experience. There is a lively atmosphere here, where students and scientists work together closely in learning and research. During your bachelor studies at Clausthal University of Technology, you will be surrounded by diverse nature, as the Harz National Park is only a few kilometers away. The satisfaction of the students and the quality of the Clausthal education are regularly reflected through very high ratings in various university ranking lists (e.g., the CHE university ranking).

In the further course of your studies, you will really feel at home at Clausthal University of Technology. Close contact with our lecturers and the proximity to industry allow for practical studies in a personal learning environment. In particular, this means that you can gain exciting insights into innovative and current research areas at an early stage. For committed students, opportunities easily open up to get one of the many research assistant jobs. This way you can fully live out your interests and gain valuable experience early in your studies.

In addition, there are numerous other special features that make studying at Clausthal University of Technology unique:

1. Excellent academic reputation
2. Practical studies
3. Numerous counselling and support services for successful studies
4. Affordable rent
5. Green campus and natural surroundings for a variety of sports / outdoor activities
6. Versatile career opportunities in industry and research

In the first two semesters, everything revolves around mathematics, physics and chemistry - in other words, the necessary basics that you will need later on. But don't worry, it's not all dry theory! Right at the beginning of your bachelor's program, there is a "freshmen project" where you can gain your first practical experience in the field of process engineering. In the third semester, you have the opportunity to choose one of three fields of study: Apparatus and Plants, Chemistry, or Environmental Technologies. You can specialize in these different areas for a total of 24 credit points. This means that you can choose the subjects that interest you the most and that best fit your goals. From the 5th semester onwards, the most important process engineering subjects are in the program. Here you will deepen your knowledge and prepare yourself for practice.

As a rule, the program lasts 6 semesters, but before you graduate, an exciting industrial and laboratory internship awaits you. You can also apply your theoretical knowledge outside the university. You will also write a Bachelor's thesis, either at one of the institutes of the Clausthal University of Technology or in cooperation with a company. This gives you the opportunity to prove yourself in a concrete project and gain valuable experience.

Field of study: Apparatus and plants

If you are interested in "mechanical engineering" topics, this field of study could be right for you. You will gain in-depth insights into the following areas:

• Apparatus Engineering I
• Apparatus Elements
• Component Testing
• Mechanical Engineering I

Field of study: Chemistry

Here you will dive into the fascinating world of inorganic, organic, and especially, physical chemistry. With this major, the following subjects will make you an expert in the field of chemistry:

• General and Inorganic Chemistry II
• Physical Chemistry I
• Physical Chemistry II
• Practical Organic Chemistry

Field of study: Environmental Technologies

If you are interested in environmental topics, you have come to the right place! In this study program you will intensively deal with chemistry with a focus on the topics of wastewater, waste, and recycling. The following subjects will help you:

• Physical Chemistry I
• Wastewater Technology I
• Basics of Waste Treatment
• Recycling I
• Geological Soil Science and Soil Treatment

You have the opportunity to complete an industrial internship before your studies even begin. The internship lasts a total of 8 weeks and you can use it to gain your first practical experience in industry. You will need to complete the internship before the beginning of your bachelor thesis. The second part of the internship, which lasts a total of 12 weeks, is directly related to the content of your study program. You can complete this specialized internship during the lecture-free periods, and thus immerse yourself more deeply in industrial practice. The best thing about this internship is that you can choose your own industrial partner! More details