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Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering

Master’s programme

Faculty of Natural Science Faculty of Natural Science (NAWI-Graz)

University degree

DiplomingenieurIn „Dipl.-Ing.”

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

English

type of study programme

Full-time

Natural sciences meets engineering and technology

The English-language master’s programme in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering is run in collaboration with Graz University of Technology as part of the NAWI Graz partnership. Its distinctive feature is the combination of chemistry, pharmacy and process engineering, and the practical work in modern laboratories.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should be interested in investigating the practical application of engineering principles for industrial implementation of chemical or pharmaceutical processes. For admission to the master’s programme you must also have already completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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About the study programme

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering at the University of Graz

In the master’s programme you can specialise in either chemical or pharmaceutical engineering. You will acquire theoretical and practical skills that will equip you to develop and assess products, production processes, quality assurance systems and innovations for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, including the use of process engineering methods.

Institute Curriculum*

*courtesy translation

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this master's programme, depending on your bachelor’s degree programme and individual specialisation, you will be qualified for careers in research, development, planning, production and quality control of chemical and pharmaceutical products. These might include for example the pharmaceutical and chemical industry, business, administration, research and teaching, the development of pharmaceutical and chemical processes and products, the optimisation of chemical processes and products, environmental impact studies, or quality control and assurance.

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Note on registration

For admission to the programme you must have already completed a bachelor's degree in a related field. If you have not completed your preliminary studies at the University of Graz or Graz University of Technology, you must go through an admission procedure.

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Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Further studies
Career prospects
Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

NAWI Graz

Wide choice of specialist research areas between the institutes at both the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology

Practical training

Practical experience of process simulations and drug manufacturing

State-of-the-art laboratories

The latest equipment and optimal lab infrastructure

Current admission period

Full details of admissions procedures and current deadlines are available on our main page.

Please note: If you have not completed your preliminary studies at the University of Graz or Graz University of Technology, you must go through an admission procedure. There is a separate application deadline for this. You can also find the exact information on our overview page.

Overview of admissions and deadlines