Study Program
Program Overview
In three semesters the master's degree program Process Engineering (MPE) equips students with an advanced knowledge in chemical and thermal process engineering and biotechnology. Additionally, they receive important training in the intercultural competencies that are essential qualifications in process engineering's increasingly multicultural environment.
The MPE program is operated jointly by Offenburg University in Germany and the University of Warmia and Mazury (UWM) in Olsztyn in Poland. The curriculum provides for three semesters comprised of two semesters of theoretical study and one semester for writing a master's thesis.
Winter semesters take place in Germany and summer semesters in Poland. The master's thesis can be written at either university, another institution, a research institute, or industrial enterprise at a location of your choice.
Organization of the Program
The individual courses in the program are grouped into thematically related modules. A student will require three semesters to complete all the required modules (90 ECTS). The successful completion of all modules results in the granting of the degree "Master of Science in Process Engineering".
The table below shows the modules, the subjects covered, and is arranged chronologically. For a more detailed explanation of the study program structure and requirements please consult the Special Part of the Study Regulations relevant to MPE.
Modules and Courses offered at Offenburg University
The modules and courses listed in the following table are generally offered at Offenburg University during the winter semester.
Please note that from the winter term 2019/20 the focus Biotechnical Processes (Module MPE-12) will no longer be offered due to the inauguration of the new master's programme Biotechnology.
Module Nr. |
Module Name | ECTS |
Subjects |
MPE-12 (elective) |
Biotechnical Processes | 8 |
Dimensioning Biotechnical Processes Laboratory Biotechnical Processes |
MPE-13 (elective) |
Renewable Energy Conversion | 8 |
Thermochemical Conversion Processes I |
MPE-14 |
Advanced Process Engineering | 8 |
Chemical Engineering Technical School Process Engineering Water Processing |
MPE-15 |
Plant Safety and Control | 4 |
Safety Engineering Process Control Engineering |
MPE-16 |
Non-Technical Competences |
10 |
Public Relations Electives |
Modules offered at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
The modules listed in the following table are generally offered at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn during the summer semester. Students can choose between two modules:
Module Nr. |
Module Name | ECTS |
MPE-21 |
Environmental Science and Biotechnology | 30 |
MPE-22 |
Food Engineering | 30 |