Where industrial production is designed, built and optimised
WHY THIS FIELD IN GERMANY
Process engineering addresses the design, operation and optimisation of the facilities that turn raw materials into finished products. In Germany, this field has direct relevance across chemical manufacturing, food and beverage production, pharmaceutical facilities, energy plants and environmental technology. Process engineers are central to the physical infrastructure on which industrial production depends.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
The following areas are representative of this discipline at a German university of applied sciences.
For the current programme structure, please refer to the official Hochschule Niederrhein programme information at www.hn.de.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Process design.
Core chemical principles and reactions underpinning laboratory and industrial practice.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Mechanical process engineering.
Physical separation processes and the equipment that carries them out.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Thermal process engineering.
Heat transfer, evaporation, condensation and drying in industrial systems.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Environmental process technology.
Wastewater treatment, air purification and waste processing.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Applied process projects.
Practical semester work on real industrial challenges.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Graduates work across pharmaceutical production, biotech research, food technology, environmental analysis and cosmetic chemistry.
International graduates from German universities may apply for an 18-month residence permit to seek employment following graduation. Visa rights are subject to current German immigration law.
PROGRAMME FACTS
Degree
B.Sc. Chemistry and Biotechnology
German requirement
B2, as required by Hochschule Niederrhein
University
Hochschule Niederrhein,
University of Applied Sciences
Duration
Full-time | 6 Semester
University tuition
Minimal. Semester contribution only.
Costs per semester: 371,30€ incl. semester ticket
Campus
Krefeld West
Disclaimer: All information is subject to change. For the latest and legally binding information, please refer to the official website of Hochschule Niederrhein.