Chemical Engineering
How can we turn CO₂ into valuable materials? What does it take to scale up green hydrogen production? Can we design tomorrow's catalysts, polymers, and processes for a more sustainable future? If you're ready to combine chemical insight with process innovation, the Master's degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Groningen is for you!
What to expect from the Master's programme in Chemical Engineering
✔ Choose courses within themes such as Catalysis and Renewable Energy & Chemical Products
✔ Combine applied chemistry with process and product engineering
✔ Contribute to real-world innovations in energy, materials, and sustainability
✔ Conduct research in cutting-edge labs with a strong focus on green technology
✔ Explore academic, industrial, or policy-related career paths with flexible programme profiles
This international two-year Master’s programme prepares you to tackle global challenges by merging fundamental chemistry with large-scale industrial applications. You’ll learn to design cleaner chemical processes, develop advanced materials, and apply catalytic and polymer technologies for a circular economy.
The curriculum includes a shared core and a choice of various electives. Your main research project takes place in one of our expert groups in Green Chemical Reaction Engineering or Chemical Product Technology , where sustainability is always central. Combined with the company internship this sets you up for a career in industry or academia. This programme equips you with the knowledge and experience to innovate in fields like clean energy, materials science, or process design.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme 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.
A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with elements of (polymer) chemistry. Interested candidates with a background in the field of food/biotechnology will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
This is merely an indication of required background knowledge. The admissions board determines whether the specific contents of this/these course(s) meet the admission requirements of the master programme for which you applied.
The Admissions Office will advise the Board of Admissions on your application, after which the board will decide if you meet the admission requirements in terms of general level of previous education and specific background knowledge.
- Checklist to complete
Curriculum Vitae
A list of course descriptions: Provide a list of course descriptions in English (unofficial translations are permitted) for all non–University of Groningen courses, including the learning outcomes.
Job examples
- Work for multinationals like Philips, Nouryon, DSM and Sabic
- Work for a small or medium company in the region
- PhD research position
- Work for consulting and engineering firms
