Chemical and Energy Engineering
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg · Magdeburg, Germany
Application deadline
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Winter semester 15 April to 15 July (international Bachelor's degree) 15 April to 15 September (German Bachelor's degree) Summer semester 15 October to 15 January (international Bachelor's degree) 15 October to 15 March (German Bachelor's degree)
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- 1. A Bachelor's degree in chemical or process engineering or another closely related field; your Bachelor's programme is considered closely related if it contained: thermodynamics (grade "good" or better) fluid mechanics (grade "good" or better) heat and mass transfer (grade "good" or better) mathematics chemistry technical drawing 2. Applicants are required to have a minimum Bachelor's grade of "good" according to the German scale. This is GPA = 2.30 or better (lower value) or ECTS = B (calculate your GPA).full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 6
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Through uni-assist, the central service that checks international certificates for German universities. It charges a fee per application, so start early.
- Application period
- Winter semester 15 April to 15 July (international Bachelor's degree) 15 April to 15 September (German Bachelor's degree) Summer semester 15 October to 15 January (international Bachelor's degree) 15 October to 15 March…
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €623
- Living costs (12 months)
- €11,904
- First year, about
- €12,527
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the monthly amount (€992) Germany asks students to prove for a visa; your rent decides the rest.
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In most industrialised countries, process technology has an important place in the economy. For example, it occupies approx. a 50% share in German industrial production. Energy engineers work not only in traditional industries but also increasingly in growth areas such as biotechnology, medical technology, and microelectronics. They use physical, chemical, and biological processes in order to convert the composition of a diverse range of materials.
- How it is organised
- We start the programme with some fundamental lectures on topics such as fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, chemistry, mechanical, thermal and chemical process engineering.
- Internships
- An internship is possible as an elective subject. An internship with a minimum duration of two months will be awarded 10 credit points.
- Part-time work
- It is possible to find a part-time job as a research or student assistant at one of the faculties or in the university administration (maximum: 80 hours per month).
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Magdeburg

A mid-sized Elbe city with two universities, a large English-taught master's offer, dorm rooms from about 195 EUR and a student community that already counts people from over 90 countries.
Magdeburg is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, about 244,000 people on the Elbe, roughly halfway between Hannover and Berlin. It is not Germany's best-known student city, and that is part of the case for it.
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