Sustainable Textiles (MEng)
A practice-oriented Master's programme focusing on sustainable textile production, chemistry, and global value chain management.
Best for:Best for engineering or natural science graduates seeking a career in sustainable textile production, quality management, or R&D.
Overview
The Sustainable Textiles Master of Engineering programme at Hof University of Applied Sciences provides a comprehensive education on the challenges facing the modern global textile industry. Students explore renewable and petrochemical materials, environmental production standards, legal regulations, and labor rights within the textile value chain. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills in textile chemistry, process optimization, and research into innovative fibers and finishes. Through collaborations with the Institute for Material Sciences and local industry partners, students gain hands-on experience and professional networking opportunities. The programme concludes with a project-based Master's thesis conducted in cooperation with an industry partner.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced studies of textile production and chemical processes.
- Analyze legal frameworks and digitalization strategies within the textile value chain.
- Conduct research on sustainable fibers, finishings, and resource-efficient application technologies.
- Participate in a mandatory practical industry internship during the third semester.
- Develop and execute a project-based Master's thesis in collaboration with an industry partner.
- Attend study excursions to innovative textile companies and engage with industry experts.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in engineering or natural sciences with at least 210 ECTS (or equivalent).
Degree offered: Master of Engineering
Language: English (B2 level); German (A1 level).
Instruction: English
- Minimum of 60 ECTS credits in textile technology.
- Minimum of 20 ECTS credits in textile chemistry.
- Minimum grade of 2.5 according to the German grading system.
- English proficiency at B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90).
- German language proficiency at A1 level.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering or natural sciences.
- Applicants with fewer than 210 ECTS may be admitted but must complete additional modules.
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the university's online portal during the specified windows. Winter semester applications are accepted from 15 April to 31 May, and summer semester applications from 5 November to 30 November.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language certificate
- German language certificate
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