• Scope of the program: Scientific principles, experimental research, analytical methods and applications in the interdisciplinary fields of chemical engineering and energy technology
• Emphasis on lab work: Students get trained in conducting scientific experiments, recording and analyzing experimental data.
• Independent research project: For completion of the program students work independently on an experimental master´s thesis project in an area/institute of their choice.
• Multidisciplinarity: The master program aims at getting together students, teachers and researchers from different disciplines in natural sciences and engineering science.

 Educational requirements to be met by future students:

• Solid undergraduate education in mathematics and physics  and chemical engineering
• Willingness to close potential gaps in basic knowledge in mathematics and natural sciences  quickly. Students will attend demanding intensive courses that summarize basics and lead to advanced topics fast.
• Willingness to actively participate in classes, labs and seminars.
• Social skills to live and study in a multicultural, scientifically and personally stimulating environment.

A wide range of careers are open to chemical engineers given their scientific and analytic training:

• Research and development positions in government-funded labs and private research industries
• Scientific and technological areas and industry : chemical and pharmaceutical industry, material science, computer programming, automotive and aerospace research, manufacturing and technology-based areas, healthcare sector
• Specialized applications such development, testing and implementation of new products and processes
• Sales and Marketing positions: identification of potential customers and information about new products technical aspects

Tuition Fees are only applicable for second degree and international students (non-EU students). Further infomation can be found here.

Additionally the university and the students union (Studierendenwerk Ulm) currently charge administrative fees approximately amounting to 165 € each semester. Students admitted to the "Chemical Engineering" programme will be asked to pay these fees for the following term immediately after they accepted admission.

Living expenses
A student at Ulm University will face the following living expenses :
•    University/students union administrative fee: ~165 € each semester
•    Health insurance: 80 € each month
•    Rent: approximately 300 € each month
•    Public transportation (semester ticket): 115 € each semester
•    General cost of living (depending on the lifestyle): approx. 300 € each month

Expenses per year: approx.  8700 €
Expenses for the regular duration of the programme (2 years): approx. 17 400 €

Non-EU students have to pay tuition fees: 1500 € each semester

Financial Assistance
Information on scholarship programs can be found at the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD). Typically, students will have to apply for a scholarship one year ahead of time. Ulm University does not offer any additional scholarships for incoming students.

Proof of Financial Resources
Typically, proof of financial resources of at least 700 € per month will be necessary to obtain a student visa. Additionally, many German embassies require students to prove that they dispose of a specific amount of money (approx. 8000 €) on a German bank account before a visa will be issued. Please inquire at the German embassy in your country for specific requirements.