The application platform for the winter semester 2025/2026 will be open for international students until April 30, 2025!
Students with a German Bachelor's degree and/or German citizenship will only be able to apply via the general application platform from May 2025.
Note: Only the online application is valid. Do not send your application by mail or email.
Short Description
Digital Process Engineering (DPE) is a four-semester Master's degree program 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 catalog
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)
- APS certificate (see details if applicable)
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)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree in a related field
- An overall grade point average of at least 2.0 out of 4, with 1.0 as the minimum grade (equivalent to 3.0 in the German grading system)
- English language skills equivalent to a TOEFL score of 213 points (internet-based 80 points, written 550 points); see further details
- 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
You can download the official list of required lectures/modules with examples of respective modules offered at RPTU here. The mandatory fields are marked in RED. Please note the required number of courses or ECTS. Depending on the field, not all of the modules/courses listed within the field must be proven for admission.
Additionally recommended fields are labelled with an asterisk. The modules printed in bold and italics (as well as other modules not listed here) can be chosen in the bridge semester.
Additional Requirements for Applicants from India, China, Vietnam & Mongolia
Candidates must include an APS certificate (APS = Akademische Prüfstelle) obtained from the respective Academic Evaluation Center of the German Embassy:
- China www.aps.org.cn
- Vietnam www.hanoi.diplo.de
- India www.aps-india.de
- Mongolia https://ulan-bator.diplo.de
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
International Affairs RPTU
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