Hamburg University of Technology

Master in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

Hamburg, Germany 2 years Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About Master in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

Applications are due 1 March.

Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering is a four-semester, English-taught multidisciplinary Master's programme at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), starting each winter semester. It covers both biotechnological processes and classical chemical engineering, with teaching spanning biological and biocatalytic processes, separation technologies, mechanical and reaction engineering, and research questions at the boundaries between these disciplines. The first year consists of lectures, exercises, and laboratory work. A project and a subject-specific seminar or process design course take place in the third semester, and the fourth semester is dedicated to a six-month Master's thesis. Alongside technical content, the programme includes compulsory non-technical elective courses in business and management, soft skills, and humanities. Students who wish to extend their qualifications may combine this programme with a part-time MBA in Technology Management at the NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management, graduating with two Master's degrees simultaneously. The programme is based in Hamburg, Germany.

About Hamburg University of Technology

Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), established in 1978 and based in Harburg, Hamburg, combines rigorous engineering education with a clear research orientation. The university’s motto, Technology for Humanity, guides teaching and research towards sustainable technological solutions. With a community of roughly 7,700 students including nearly 2,000 international peers, TUHH fosters an interdisciplinary approach that links basic research, applied projects and technology transfer.

Academic offerings emphasize engineering, natural sciences and applied research, supported by strong collaboration with industry and regional partners. Small class sizes, project-based learning and access to research groups allow students to engage closely with supervisors and practice-oriented initiatives. The university’s structures encourage entrepreneurship, spin-offs and participation in innovation networks that bridge campus activity and industrial application.

International students are integrated through dedicated services, exchange programs and English-language course options at postgraduate level. TUHH’s focus on sustainability and human-centred technology delivers clear career pathways in engineering, consultancy and research. Campus life in Hamburg provides cultural diversity, strong transport links and proximity to Germany’s dynamic industrial and maritime sectors, enhancing opportunities for internships and employment.

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