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Chemical and Energy Engineering • Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg • Magdeburg

Degree CONTACT
Master of Science in Chemical and Energy
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Engineering
Faculty of Process and Systems Engineering

Course language(s) Jakob Seidenbecher

Courses are held exclusively in English. Universitätsplatz 2
39106 Magdeburg

Admission semester
Tel. +49 (0) 3 91-6 75 70 73
Summer and winter semester

E-mail [mailto:cee-advisor@ovgu.de] »
Beginning
Course website
Summer semester - April
Winter semester - October [http://www.vst.ovgu.de/vst/en/home/Information+a
bout+the+Study+Courses+CEE+and+PSEE/CEE.h
Programme duration tml] »
Four semesters (two years)

Application deadline Submit application to

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Winter semester: 15 July (international applicants)
uni-assist e.V.
Summer semester: 15 January (international
11507 Berlin
applicants)
Germany

Course content
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. Because
the study programme is entirely in English, young
people from different cultural backgrounds enrol and
contribute to an interesting and varied student life. All
13 professors of the faculty are involved in the
programme of study. They can access resources which
include modern technical equipment, in particular high-
quality optical (laser) measuring instruments and very
efficient computer technology.

Educational organisation
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
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mechanical, thermal and chemical process
engineering. This will help students from different
countries and various academic backgrounds to reach
the same scientific level. Afterwards, we continue with
lectures on the application of chemical engineering. At
this point, the students can arrange their own modules
with lectures and tutorials within the offered courses
depending on individual interest. The fourth and final
semester is reserved for the Master's thesis as the
culmination of the programme.

Forms of assessment
Written and oral examinations (4.5-6 credit points)
Laboratory work (9 credit points)
Master's thesis with colloquium (30 credit points)

ECTS credits
120

Diploma supplement
Yes

Course-related German
language courses
Yes

Course objectives
The main objective of the course is to acquire thorough
technical knowledge and the ability to work
independently according to scientific methods, to cope
with the various tasks in the fields of activity related to
application, research or teaching activities
independently and the ever changing challenges which
may appear in subsequent professional life.

Tuition fees
None

Enrolment fees
Currently 105.70 EUR per semester
The semester fee covers services offered by the
"Studentenwerk" (Student Union) and the student
representatives. Enrolled students receive a semester
ticket for free use of public transport, student discounts
in the campus cafeteria, etc.

Costs of living
A minimum of 720 EUR per month must be budgeted
for accommodation, costs of living, health insurance,
books, and miscellaneous expenses.

Job opportunities
Part-time research/student assistant (maximum: 80
hours per month)

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Funding opportunities
within the university
Scholarships cannot be provided for new students. The
university provides a limited number of excellence
scholarships. Eligible candidates are students in
advanced semesters who clearly show above-average
results.

Language requirements
Applicants must provide proof of their English skills:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
minimum score: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-
based), 80 (Internet-based)
IELTS-minimum score: 6.0

Academic requirements
Bachelor's degree in chemical or process engineering
or another closely related field

Where to apply
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany

Arrival support
Before arrival, a welcome package with relevant
information will be sent to prospective students. There
is a pick-up service if desired. Please inform the
student group IKUS (
http://www.ikus.ovgu.de [http://www.ikus.ovgu.de]) of
your arrival in advance. IKUS will meet you at the
station in Magdeburg.
Furthermore, there is a "Welcome & Orientation Week"
at the beginning of the semester.

Services and support for

international students
The International Office and the programme
coordinators assist students in any way possible. To
integrate new students into the university and into the
student community, both the university and the faculty
offer a "Welcome & Orientation Week" right before
studies start in October. The university offers German
language courses and lots of social and cultural events
organised by the IKUS or by other student initiatives at
the faculty or on campus.

Accommodation
The "Studentenwerk" (Student Union) Magdeburg
manages the on-campus halls of residence (mostly
one- to four-room apartments). Currently, the monthly
rent ranges from 220 to 350 EUR per room (approx. 12
to 35 square metres), depending on size and
furnishing. Rooms in the halls of residence are limited
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furnishing. Rooms in the halls of residence are limited
in number. The accommodation request can be found
here:
https://tl1host.eu/SWMD/#admission [https://tl1host.eu/
SWMD/#admission]
.
The Student Union assists all new students in finding
adequate accommodation, either on or off campus.
Private accommodation is available on the Magdeburg
accommodation market. However, fully furnished units
are in relatively short supply.

Course website
www.vst.ovgu.de/vst/en/home/Information+about+the+S
tudy+Courses+CEE+and+PSEE/CEE.html [http://www.
vst.ovgu.de/vst/en/home/Information+about+the+Study+
Courses+CEE+and+PSEE/CEE.html]

About the university

Founded in 1993, Otto von Guericke University
Magdeburg is one of Germany's newest universities. It
was formed by a merger of the existing technical
university, the teacher training college, and the medical
school.
The university now comprises nine faculties and about
14,200 students. It is becoming increasingly more
important as a centre for education and research. It
plays an important role in the regional capital of
Magdeburg, which is developing into a centre for
business, scholarship, and culture.
The university is a member of many organisations and
committees.
The university is named after Otto von Guericke (1602-
1686), Magdeburg's famous citizen, whose pioneering
research into the vacuum brought him renown well
beyond Germany's borders. The university aspires to
teach and research in the tradition of this great
scientist, philosopher, and engineer and to continue
with his humanist work.
At the University of Magdeburg, students can choose
from 92 degree courses in various areas of study and
specialisation. In addition to these, a range of
postgraduate courses are offered. There are also many
possibilities to combine different subjects across the
faculties. The conditions for students are ideal, with
modern laboratories, experimental workshops, and
clinics equipped with high-performance computers and
an excellent staff-student ratio. The offer of a sound,
thorough education combining a high level of
theoretical expertise with practical experience makes
Magdeburg an attractive choice. Magdeburg also
attracts students because it can offer single or double
rooms in its halls of residence.
In recent years, research at the university has gone
through a decisive change, from applied research to
innovative, fundamental research. Among the many
areas represented, the neurosciences, immunology,
non-linear systems, new materials, processes and
products, computational visualistics, social
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products, computational visualistics, social
transformation, communication, and culture deserve a
special mention. The university hopes to make a
significant contribution to economic and social
development in Magdeburg and the surrounding area
through its research. Equally, more recently
established disciplines such as the humanities,
economics, and management have already made their
mark on our research profile.
Special emphasis is placed on close cooperation
between teaching staff and students.

Total number of students

14,200

Total percentage of
international students
17 %

About the city

As the capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt,
Magdeburg is the seat of the state parliament and
administration. Magdeburg is more than 1,200 years
old and has about 230,000 inhabitants. Its excellent
location on the River Elbe and its proximity to Berlin,
Hanover, and Leipzig have proven to be a significant
asset for the city. In the 19th century, the town
developed into an important industrial and trade centre.
Nowadays, another quite distinctive feature of
Magdeburg is its considerable research and innovation
potential at the university, the Max Planck and the
Fraunhofer research institutes, and the university of
applied sciences, which are all located in close
proximity to each other. Magdeburg offers an extensive
park and garden landscape, a rich cultural and sports
life, and an ideal atmosphere for study. Please visit the
website:
http://www.magdeburg.de [http://www.magdeburg.de].

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