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Master of Science in Digital Process Engineering

A specialized Master's programme bridging chemical process engineering with modern digital implementation and data science.

Best for:Best for Bachelor's graduates in chemical or biochemical engineering seeking to specialize in digital process optimization and scientific computing.

RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau · Kaiserslautern, Germany · R1 · First-stage researcher
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This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Register by 30 April 2027
Funding
Scholarship
€500/mo
Start date
Winter semester
Full-time
Location
Kaiserslautern
Germany

Overview

The Digital Process Engineering (DPE) Master's programme at RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau is a four-semester degree designed for students with a background in chemical or biochemical engineering. The curriculum focuses on the digital transformation of process engineering, covering areas such as scientific machine learning, data analysis, and process modelling. Students gain expertise in applying computational tools to solve complex chemical and biological process problems. The programme includes a bridge semester for foundational alignment and concludes with a Master's thesis in the fourth semester.

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What you'll do

  • Complete 120 ECTS credits through compulsory and elective modules.
  • Participate in a bridge semester to align foundational knowledge in process engineering.
  • Engage in interdisciplinary projects involving computer science applications in process engineering.
  • Conduct independent research and analysis for the final Master's thesis.
  • Utilize advanced modelling, simulation, and optimization tools for chemical and biological processes.

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Process Engineering or an equivalent field.

Degree offered: Master of Science

Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80).

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Solid academic background in chemical or biochemical process engineering.
  • Proficiency in higher mathematics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
  • English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
  • Cumulative grade point average equivalent to 2.4 or better in the German system.
Nice to have
Prior industrial internship experience.Familiarity with process control and automation software.GRE certification.
Eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Meeting specific credit point requirements in core engineering subjects.

Funding & terms

Type
Scholarship
Amount
€500/mo
Duration
up to 2 years
Programme
BASF Digital Excellence Scholarship
BASF

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How to apply

Deadline: 2025-04-30

Applications must be submitted through the official university portal. Applicants should ensure all academic transcripts and language certificates are prepared according to the requirements listed on the RPTU website.

Documents required
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • CV
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Contact

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Department of Chemical Engineering
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
BASF Digital Excellence ScholarshipGermany
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