Chemical and Process Engineering Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Regular program length: 6 semester (full-time program)
Credit points (ECTS): 180 credit points
Language of instruction: German
Higher semester: no
Higher semester: winter and summer term
First semester: September 15
Higher semester: September 15 for winter term, March 15 for summer term
First semester: July 15
Higher semester: July 15 for winter term, January 15 for summer term
Studiengangsbeschreibung
Degree and duration
Regular program length of 3 years leading to a "Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)" degree; 180 credit points (corresponding to the Europen Credit Transfer and Accumulation System - ETCS) must be completed. Individual program length may differ from normal program length.
Studienaufbau
Der Studiengang Chemieingenieurwesen und Verfahrenstechnik verbindet Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften. Am Anfang werden die Grundlagen in Mathematik und Chemie sowie Technischer Mechanik, Werkstoffkunde, Numerik und Maschinenkonstruktion gelegt. Neben den Vorlesungen werden die Inhalte auch in Laborpraktika vermittelt. Vertiefte Kenntnisse in Thermodynamik, Fluiddynamik etc. ermöglichen dir das Verständnis technologischer Prozesse. Im höheren Semester lernst du alle Operationen der Verfahrenstechnik kennen. Am Ende des Studiums kannst du im Rahmen des „Profilfachs“ eine eigene kleine Forschungsarbeit durchführen. Zur Auswahl stehen ca. 10 Themen, darunter Kältetechnik, Lebensmitteltechnologie oder Kreislaufwirtschaft.
Die Bachelorarbeit ist eine weitere Möglichkeit, sich mit einem gewählten Thema auseinanderzusetzen.
Qualification profile of the graduate
The Bachelor's program provides knowledge on scientific fundamentals and methodical expertise in the area of Chemical and Process Engineering. The Bachelor's degree qualifies students to enroll for a Master's program. Furthermore, it enables students to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to a concrete professional field.
The compulsory program in the first and second year focuses on methodical and qualified fundamental knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. This includes in particular the knowledge of heat and mass transfer and the most important unit operations in the field of thermal, chemical and mechanical process engineering. Graduates will be able to balance engineering processes appropriately.
The knowledge acquired in the first and second year is not only the basis for the third year of the Bachelor's program, but also for the following Master's studies. Mandatory elective courses in the third year of study offer the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in a specialist area for the first time. As part of the specialization, students will apply basic process engineering knowledge in a project work. In addition to technical aspects, working on a project in a team as well as preparing, interpreting and presenting the results are important parts of the specialization subject.
Within their Bachelor's thesis, students prove the ability to work on specialized problems in the field of chemical and process engineering independently and within a defined time frame using scientific methods.
Graduates are qualified to identify, abstract, and solve technical problems using the basic knowledge provided during the Bachelor's program. Furthermore, they can evaluate products and processes systematically as well as select and apply analyzing and simulation tools. They are able to combine theory and practice as well as to organize and implement projects independently. Graduates are able to collaborate with experts in other fields.
Berufsperspektiven
Nach dem Bachelorabschluss hast du die Möglichkeit, im Masterstudium dein Wissen zu vertiefen. Wenn es dich in den Beruf zieht, öffnen sich dir viele Arbeitsfelder. Hierbei sind vor allem die Energie-, Lebensmittel-, Pharma- und Kosmetikbranche zu nennen, aber auch Fahrzeugtechnik und Anlagenbau, sowie Abfallbehandlung, Nachwachsende Rohstoffe, Medizin-, Umwelt- und Versorgungstechnik. Du wirst Verfahren optimieren im Sinne der Nachhaltigkeit, Sicherheit und Produktqualität, technische Apparate konstruieren oder neuartige Produkte entwickeln. Auch in der Qualitätskontrolle oder im Vertrieb kannst du deine Kenntnisse einsetzen. Für Führungsaufgaben und Tätigkeiten in Forschung und Entwicklung wird in der Regel der Masterabschluss verlangt. In Produktion, Konstruktion und Vertrieb werden auch Bachelors gerne eingesetzt.
Besonderheiten des Studiengangs
- Eigene Fakultät mit großem Studienangebot
- Forschungsorientierte Lehre
- 10 Profilfächer wählbar
- Erleichterter Studieneinstieg durch „smartMentoring“
- Vorbereitungs- und Unterstützungskurse am MINT-Kolleg
- Großes Angebot an Hochschulgruppen, Sport, Musik, Studium Generale…
- Unterstützung bei Existenzgründung („Gründerschmiede“, „Pioniergarage“)
Admission requirements
German applicants and those with German-equivalent applicant status
Germans, EU nationals, and non-EU nationals with a German university entrance qualification are eligible to study at KIT if they have one of the following qualifications:
- General university entrance qualification (Abitur)
- (relevant) Fachgebundene Hochschulreife (subject-linked university entrance qualification, not Fachhochschulreife / university of applied sciences entrace qualification)
- Delta examination of the University of Mannheim (for holders of a Fachhochschulreife)
- a recognized diploma of advanced vocational training (e.g. technician, Meister diploma for craftsman) or an aptitude test for vocationally qualified persons
For additional possibilities, see §58 of the Landeshochschulgesetz (State Higher Education Act).
Furthermore, prerequisite for enrollment is the participation in a study orientation test (e.g. at www.was-studiere-ich.de) or a study orientation counseling, e.g. by the Zentrale Studienberatung (student advisory services) at KIT, according to §60 Landeshochschulgesetz (State Higher Education Act).
German citizens with foreign school-leaving qualifications must have the equivalence of their qualification with the German Abitur certified by the responsible Regierungspraesidium (regional authority).
Foreign nationals (non-EU)
In Germany, the school leaving certificate of institutions in certain countries is accepted as direct means to enter university. In order to start your bachelor's studies in Germany, a university entrange test and / or one completed year of education at an institute of higher education and / or the "Feststellungsprüfung" (test of aptitude of foreign applicants for studies at universities in Germany) needs to be demonstrated in addition in most cases. You can find country-specific regulations in the "Zulassungsdatenbank des DAAD" (database on adimission requirements of the German Academy Exchange Service) or in the Anabin database (database of the "Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen", only available in German). If you have further questions, please contact the International Students Office.
Knowledge of the German language for foreign nationals
In order to be accepted into a study program taught in German, foreign nationals need to demonstrate knowledge of the German language. For your application, you need to demonstrate knowledge of level B1. All such certificates are accepted, even a certificate of attendance of a B1 course. During the enrollment process, you need to submit a DSH2 certificate or an accepted equivalent thereof. If you have further questions, please contact the International Students Office.
Application portal
Application for the 1st semester
opens 15.05.2025.
Application for a higher semester
opens 15.05.2025.
Study preparation
Prepatory courses at KIT: The MINT-Kolleg offers prospective and first-year students support in natural science and technical subjects (STEM).
In addition, the KIT-Departments offer special preliminary courses before the start of the semester program during the "O-Phase" (orientation week).
Support during your start at KIT
The KIT offers support for all first-year students in order to have a successful start of their studies. Numerous orientation events and mentoring programs at the KIT-Departments help students to make friends, orientate themselves and find support where needed. The central online portalstudienstart.kit.edu is a first guide to all important offers, brings together all relevant information and contains helpful hints for a successful start of your studies:
- advisory centers
- mentoring programs
- info sessions
- workshops
- extensive online information
Contacts
Student advisor
Student advisory services (ZSB)
+49 721 608 - 44930
Annette Hildinger ∂does-not-exist.kit edu
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Zentrale Studienberatung (ZSB)
Engelbert-Arnold-Str. 2
76131 Karlsruhe
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Studierendenservice
Kaiserstr. 12
76131 Karlsruhe
First point of contact for international applicants
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
International Students Office (IStO)
Adenauerring 2
76131 Karlsruhe
Printed matter
Module handbook
Statutes and regulations
| Titel | Stand | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 KIT 019 Satzung zur Umsetzung des Übereinkommens über die Anerkennung von Qualifikationen im Hochschulbereich der Europäischen Region vom 11. April 1997 gemäß §§ 32 Abs. 2, 4 und 36a LHG in den Studien- und Prüfungsordnungen am KIT | 28.03.2014, veröffentlicht 28.03.2014 | |
| 2012 KIT 055 Studien- und Prüfungsordnung des Karlsruher Instituts für Technologie (KIT) für den Bachelorstudiengang Chemieingenieurwesen und Verfahrenstechnik | 27.09.2012, veröffentlicht 10.10.2012 | |
| 2011 KIT 015 Satzung zur Änderung der Studien- und Prüfungsordnung der Universität Karlsruhe (TH) für den Bachelorstudiengang Chemieingenieurwesen und Verfahrenstechnik | 14.04.2011, veröffentlicht 28.04.2011 | |
| 69. Studien- und Prüfungsordnung der Universität Karlsruhe (TH) für den Bachelorstudiengang Chemieingenieurwesen und Verfahrenstechnik | 05.08.2009 |
Teaching calendar
WT 2024/25
10-21-2024 to 02-15-2025
ST 2025
04-22-2025 to 08-02-2025
WT 2025/26
10-27-2025 to 02-21-2026
ST 2026
04-20-2026 to 08-01-2026
WT 2026/27
10-26-2026 to 02-20-2027
ST 2027
04-19-2027 to 07-31-2027
WT 2027/28
10-25-2027 to 02-19-2028
ST 2028
04-18-2028 to 07-29-2028
Lectures will not take place:
- From 12-24 to 01-06
- the week after Pentecost
- on all public holidays in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg