Chemical Engineering
How can we produce sustainable materials on a large scale? Can we turn CO₂ into valuable products? How do we make factories safer, cleaner, and more efficient? Are you excited by the idea of combining chemistry, engineering, and innovation? Then Chemical Engineering at the University of Groningen is the programme for you.
Chemical engineers translate molecular science into industrial innovation. In this international Bachelor’s programme, you’ll learn to design and optimize large-scale chemical processes to develop new materials and create cleaner, more efficient technologies. From renewable fuels to smart polymers, you'll gain the skills to shape a sustainable future.
Most of the first year is shared with the Chemistry programme, so you get a broad foundation before specializing in your second year — ideal if you're still deciding between chemistry and chemical engineering. You’ll also explore how chemical engineers think beyond the lab: considering cost, safety, scalability, and environmental impact.
What to expect from the Bachelor's programme in Chemical Engineering
- Study core topics like thermodynamics, process design, and catalysis
- Combine chemistry with engineering to tackle real-world solutions
- Design and optimize processes for producing chemicals, fuels, food, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials
- Work on sustainable technologies in energy, health, and the environment
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
An additional documents, Statement of Education / Course description, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If any document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Sufficient background knowledge in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry is required.
Job examples:
- Academic researcher
- Chemical engineer
- Energy engineer
- Product development scientist
- Technical and research positions in laboratories or factories
- Positions in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries
Graduates go on to careers in industry, R&D, and sustainable technology — at companies like Philips, Shell, Nouryon, BASF, AkzoNobel, or in cutting-edge research institutions.
