This page is still under construction. Further content will be published gradually.
Apply from November 15th 2024 !!!
The application platform will be linked here as soon as the application option is activated.
Students with a German Bachelor's degree and/or German citizenship will unfortunately only be able to apply via the general application platform from May 2025.
Note: Only Online Application is valid. Do not send your application via mail or email.
Short Description
Digital Process Engineering (DPE) is a four-semester Master's degree programme aimed at Bachelor's graduates with a solid background in process engineering and a strong interest in the digital implementation of process engineering problems. A total of 120 ECTS CPs must be acquired. More information...
Important Documents
The linked documents and descriptions are provisional and not legally binding. A legal review and a decision by the responsible committees will take place before the admission of students in spring 2025.
- Curriculum (This curriculum is a possible recommendation and is not binding.)
- Examination regulations (will be linked after Senate decision)
- Module catalogue
Contact
Program management for Digital Process Engineering
Study related questions concerning content or requirements can be sent to our Email: applydpe(at)mv.rptu.de
Questions concerning the general application process, visa matters, the orientation course, the university, finding an appartment, etc. can be sent to the Team of International Affairs RPTU: refinta-info(at)rptu.de
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree in a related field
- CGPA at least 2.0 out of 4
- English language skills equivalent to a TOEFL score of 213 points (internet-based 80 points, written 550 points)
- Sufficient knowledge in the fields of higher mathematics, chemistry, mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, measurement and control technology, process engineering (thermal, mechanical, chemical, biological) including laboratories, construction of pressure vessels and operation of chemical apparatus
An official list of the required courses/ECTS in the individual disciplines will be published on this page at the beginning of November.
You can download a provisional, legally non-binding list of the required areas with examples of modules offered at RPTU here. The number of modules and ECTS that must be acquired in the respective areas are still being defined. The modules printed in bold and italics (as well as other modules not listed here) can be chosen as part of the bridge semester.
Application
The following documents must be submitted for the application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Degree certificate(s) (original language)
- Degree certificate(s) (certified translation)
- Transcript of records
- Description of subjects covered during your previous studies, e.g. syllabi
- Letter of motivation (Please consider these guidelines for your Letter of Motivation)
- English language qualification certificate (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL; see further details)
Additionally recommended documents CAN be submitted with the application:
- up to 2 letters of recommendation from faculty staff of a university or research institute (PDF; can also be sent in paper form to the linked address, if to be handled confidentially)