Process Engineering
This Master's degree course focuses on digitalisation and Industry 4.0 in the various phases of the processing-plant life cycle.
Automation, digital plant design, data handling, computational simulation techniques, and process and plant safety are just a few of the topics you will study in this innovative and future-focused programme.
You’ll acquire key scientific and practical skills for work in R&D, plant planning and design, plant operation, plant maintenance and service, and project management, both in industry and academic research. As a graduate of this course, you’ll be qualified to go on to doctoral study if you so choose.
Good reasons to study Process Engineering at HAW Hamburg
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The Department of Process Engineering has an outstanding reputation in its field and undertakes extensive research activities. We receive first-class feedback from our students and industry and hold top positions in recently published university rankings.
Graduates of this Master’s degree course are optimally prepared to meet the current and future requirements of the process industry and related sectors. The course is broad-based and produces high-performing all-rounders with excellent employment prospects in a range of fields and strong English language skills for the global economy.
The right course for you?
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This Master’s degree course in Process Engineering builds on a previous Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in process engineering, or an undergraduate programme in a field of engineering related to the course. The language of instruction is English, and knowledge of English at the B2 level (see below) is essential.
Course content and structure
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You study the course on a full-time basis over three semesters amounting to a total of 90 credit points (CPs). The first two semesters (60 CPs in total) encompass modules such as numerical mathematics, digital plant design, advanced instrumentation and automation, process optimisation and simulation, advanced thermodynamics and separation processes, advanced solids processing and chemical reaction engineering, plant engineering, process and plant safety, multiphysics simulation, materials and corrosion, environmental technologies, bioenergy and plant operation. Non-technical modules focus on project and asset management and on project financing.
For most lectures and seminars, you’ll take an accompanying practical course, where you’ll work with state-of-the-art software tools and experiments in our on-site laboratories. A scientific project will help you develop your competencies in a small-group setting. Lectures and seminars will improve your interpersonal and communication skills through in-depth discussion of scientific topics, mini-projects, presentations, posters and papers.
The third semester (worth 30 CPs) is a research semester during which you’ll complete your Master thesis, either at HAW Hamburg or at a company in the industry.
Admission requirements
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- A Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree in process engineering or in a field of engineering related to the course
- Proof of proficiency in English if it is not your first language:
Abitur- or Fachhochschulzeugnis (please see the Admissions Policy) or accepted certificates:
TOEFL: min. score of 87 (Internet-based)
IELTS: min. score band 5.5
FCE (Cambridge First Certificate): min. score C
Any other certificate demonstrating proficiency in English at level B2 or above in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) - Applicants who do not have a Bachelor's degree qualification from an EU country will need to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- International applicants with fewer than 210 ECTS credit points must provide a German language certificate of at least B2 level from a recognised institution accredited by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Submitting additional documents increases your chances of being selected:
- CV
- Proof of relevant professional work experience or scientific achievements (papers, awards, etc.)
Students who completed their schooling outside Germany must have their qualifications checked by uni assist (http://www.uni-assist.de) before applying to HAW Hamburg. When you apply to us, you must submit your ‘preliminary review documentation’ (VPD) from uni assist along with your other documentation. Please be aware that the uni assist assessment process can take six to eight weeks, so you will need to take care of this well before applications close.
Important note for applicants with 180 CPs (ECTS) for courses which require 210 CPs (ECTS) from the first degree: Applicants whose Bachelor's degree consists of 180 credit points (ECTS) must acquire another 30 credit points during the first semester of their studies. The individual department decides which courses and examinations must be completed. Applicants will then be temporarily admitted and enrolled for one term in order to complete the missing 30 credit points. After the end of the first semester, the department will inform the Student Admissions and Registration Office and the Faculty Service Office (Fakultätsservicebüro) whether the missing credit points have been acquired and the student may continue with his or her studies.
Application process
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Applications for this Master's degree course are submitted online. You do not need to submit hard copies of your application. The online process is activated during the application periods only and it is not possible to apply outside these periods:
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For winter semester 2025/26: 1 April–15 May
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For summer semester 2025: 1 October–15 November
Applicants from non-EU countries: Please have your certificates checked in advance by uni assist and request a VPD (preliminary review documentation) for your application. You must complete the application form at myHAW and upload all the necessary documents there to submit your application.
You can find more information under Applying for a Master's degree course or email master-application( (at) )haw-hamburg (dot) de
Questions about applications, admissions and degree courses
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Applications and admissions:
HAW Master's Degree Course Admissions Office
Stiftstrasse 69, 20099 Hamburg (Berliner Tor Campus)
Tel.: + 49.40.428 75-9898
master-application (at) haw-hamburg (dot) de
The Information Point is open at the following times:
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Friday: closed
In-person office hours:
Thursday: 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Telephone office hours:
Monday and Tuesday: 9:00 am–10:00 am
For general queries about degree courses:
Student Counselling Team (Zentrale Studienberatung)
Stiftstrasse 69, 1st floor, room 122
20099 Hamburg
T +49 40 42875 9110
Contact form
Office hours
Contact person for applicants with disabilities or chronic health conditions:
Meike Butenob/Dieter Röh
Stiftstraße 69, Haus 3, room 37
Tel. +49.40.428 75-7220
inklusion (at) haw-hamburg (dot) de
Contact the department
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For questions about degree course content:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Falk Beyer
Ulmenliet 20, 21033 Hamburg, Germany
master-pe(@)haw-hamburg.de
At a glance
Degree
No. of semesters
Applications accepted
Language of instruction
Fees/charges
Full-/part-time
Location
Study organisation
Contact information
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Function | Name | Room | |
Student advisor | Prof. Dr. Falk Beyer | N5.03 | falk.beyer (at) haw-hamburg (dot) de |
Chair of Examination Board | Prof. Dr. Julien Béthune | S2.24 | julien.bethune (at) haw-hamburg (dot) de |
Course timetable
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Course timetable Process Engineering for winter semester 2024/25
Please note!!! Short-term changes to lecture times can be found on our Infoboard.
Exam schedule
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Exam schedule (Updated: 26 April 2024)
Short-term room changes will be posted as usual on the faculty Infoboard! (in German only)
Module compendium
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Course and examination regulations
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APSO-INGI Änderungen 2021 (in german)
Course and examination regulations 23.05.2019 (in German)
Course and examination regulations 23.05.2019 (in English)
Course and examination regulations 23.05.2019 amended 2.12.2021 (in German)
Nichtamtliche Lesefassung der „Studiengangsspezifische Prüfungs- und Studienordnung des Masterstudiengangs Process Engineering (M.Sc.) an der Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (Hamburg University of Applied Sciences)“ vom 23. Mai 2019 (Hochschulanzeiger Nr. 141/2019, S. 8), in der die Änderung vom 2. Dezember 2021 (Hochschulanzeiger Nr. 177/2021, S. 22) eingearbeitet ist.
This is an unofficial version, for reference only, of the Studiengangsspezifische Prüfungs- und Studienordnung des Masterstudiengangs Process Engineering (M.Sc.) an der Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (Hamburg University of Applied Sciences) issued on 23 May 2019 (Hochschulanzeiger no. 141/2019, p. 8). The amendment of 2 December 2021 (Hochschulanzeiger no. 177/2021, p. 22) has been incorporated into this version.
Admissions and selection criteria
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Dates and deadlines
Lecture and semester dates
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Summer semester 2024: 1 April 2024–30 September 2024
Lecture period: 2 April 2024–26 July 2024 (including the three-week examination period)
Winter semester 2024/25: 1 Oktober 2024 – 31 March 2025
Lecture period: 7 October 2024 – 15 February 2025 (including the three-week examination period)
First day of lectures: 7 October 2024
Last day of lectures: 15 February 2025
Christmas Holidays: 21 Dezember 2024 – 5 January 2025
Summer semester 2025: 1 April 2025 – 30 September 2025
Lecture period: 7 April 2025 – 2 August 2025 (including the three-week examination period)
Winter semester 2025/26: 1 October 2025 – 31 March 2026
Lecture period: 6 October 2025 – 14 February 2026 (including the three-week examination period)
Christmas Holidays: 20 Dezember 2025 – 4 January 2026
Summer semester 2026: 1 April 2026 – 30 September 2026
Lecture period: 6 April 2026 – 1 August 2026 (including the three-week examination period)
Winter semester 2026/27: 1 Oktober 2026 – 31 March 2027
Lecture period: 5 Oktober 2026 – 13 February 2027 (including the three-week examination period)
Christmas Holidays: 21 Dezember 2026 – 3 January 2027
Summer semester 2027: 1 April 2027 – 30 September 2027
Lecture period: 5 April 2027 – 31.July 2027 (including the three-week examination period)
Semester date details for winter semester 2024/2025
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Departments: Bt, Mt, Ut, Vt, Ot, Gw
Semester period: 1 October 2024–31 March 2025
Christmas holidays (no lectures): 21 December 2024–5 January 2025
Lecture period: 7 October 2024–24 January 2025
1st half of the semester (E): 7 October 2024–23 November 2024
2nd half of the semester (Z): 25 November 2024–24 January 2025
Examination period: 27 January 2025–15 February 2025
Departments: Ot, Gw
Semester period: 1 October 2024–31 March 2025
Christmas holidays (no lectures): 21 December 2024–5 January 2025
Lecture period: 7 October 2024–31 January 2025
1st half of the semester (E): 7 October 2024–23 November 2024
2nd half of the semester (Z): 25 November 2024–24 January 2025
Examination period: 3 February 2025–15 February 2025
Department of HWI
Semester period: 1 October 2024–31 March 2025
Christmas holidays (no lectures): 21 December 2024–5 January 2025
Lecture period: 7 October 2024–15 February 2025
Variations from the above schedules are listed in the plans of the individual courses. The times from the Department of HWI apply to teacher training.
Course times
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1st quarter: 8:30 am–10:00 am
2nd quarter: 10:15 am–11:45 am
3rd quarter: 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
4th quarter: 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
5th quarter: 4:15 pm–5:45 pm
6th quarter: 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
7th quarter: 7:45 pm–9:15 pm
Re-registration
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To re-register for the new semester, please pay the semester contribution by bank transfer within the re-registration period. Please do not pay before the start of the re-registration period as the final amount will not be determined before this period begins.
The semester contribution for summer semester 2024 is €331.
Please also transfer the amount even if you are blocked from re-registering. The block can only be lifted if you have paid the semester contribution.
New re-registration deadlines as of summer semester 2024
Winter semester: 1 July –15 September
Summer semester: 1 January –15 March
Further information can be found at the Student Center under the menu item: re-registration
If you are financially unable to pay the semester contribution, you may contact the Students' Union (AStA). In warranted cases it can provide you with a loan.
All the necessary information about the current semester contribution and your payment status is available through the myHAW campus management system.
Student advisor
Department Verfahrenstechnik
Ulmenliet 20, Room N5.03
21033 Hamburg
T +49 40 428 75-6258
falk.beyer (at) haw-hamburg (dot) de
z.Zt. nur nach vorheriger Vereinbarung per E-Mail. / Consultation hours currently on written request only.