How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Chemical and Process Engineering is a master’s programme at Graz University of Technology in Graz, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Graz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Diplom-Ingenieurin/Ingenieur, Dipl.-Ing.. Graz University of Technology is a public university in Styria.
What you will study
This is the English-language Master's degree programme in Chemical and Process Engineering at TU Graz. It runs for four semesters and carries 120 ECTS. You graduate with the Austrian degree Diplom-Ingenieurin or Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing. or DI), which is equivalent to a Master of Science (MSc).
What you study
The programme covers industrial-scale material transformation through mechanical, thermal, chemical or biotechnological processes. It is deliberately interdisciplinary: engineering subjects sit alongside a broad business education, and the focus is on practical applicability.
You meet current industrial topics in theory and in practice. Among other things you study industrial separation processes, biorefinery processes, particle process engineering, applied analytics and industrial environmental protection. You also learn to weigh ecological, economic and legal aspects, and to develop plant concepts for different industrial sectors.
The curriculum is split into compulsory, specialisation and elective modules. Compulsory modules cover:
- Chemical and Process Engineering Advanced Fundamentals: thermal and chemical separation processes, particle technology, plant and process design
- Business Economics: fundamentals of business administration, investment and finance
- Design Exercise: a complete plant concept, from design to profitability analysis
From the first semester you pick one of two specialisations: Plant and Process Technology (design, simulation, operation and optimisation of industrial plants and processes) or Bio-based Materials and Paper Technology (bio-based materials, paper and pulp technology, sustainable materials and process development).
Elective modules let you set your own focus. The options named on the programme page are Green Engineering and Energy (renewable energies, hydrogen technologies, fuel cells, green process development), Bio-based Materials and Paper Technology (biorefinery processes, paper and pulp production), Pharmaceutical Engineering and Biotechnology (pharmaceutical process engineering, bioprocess technology) and Environmental and Process Technology (exhaust gas purification, wastewater treatment, ecological optimisation of chemical processes).
How the programme is organised
Teaching is in English. The structure is compulsory modules plus your specialisation plus electives, so the mix of fixed and chosen content is clear from the start.
Practical work has a real place here. Students can use TU Graz research infrastructure, including pilot plants: the RCPE (Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering), the CEET pilot plant at the Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, the pulp laboratory of the BPTI (Institute of Bioproducts and Paper Technology), and the CEET fuel cell and hydrogen laboratory.
There is also an optional AIE (Artificial Intelligence Engineering) extension programme for AI skills, which you can take during or after the Master's.
Who it suits
It suits people who want to understand how things work and how processes occur, and who like variety. The programme is broad by design, so graduates can work as generalists across many aspects or as specialists in one area. If you care about ecological, economic and social aspects of industrial plants, that fits the stated aims. A head for engineering and natural sciences combined helps.
Admission, language and next steps
The admission requirement is a completed relevant Bachelor's degree. Graduates of the TU Graz Bachelor's programme in Chemical and Process Engineering are admitted without conditions. Other national or international Bachelor's and Master's graduates should check the exact requirements in the curriculum. You also need proof of English language competence.
You can complete the admission procedure before finishing your Bachelor's. Registration for the academic year 2027/28 runs from 15 October to 15 December 2026. TU Graz and NAWI Graz students at the University of Graz are exempt from the admissions procedure and follow separate instructions. Applications go directly to the institution, not through a central portal. Contact: studynoSpam@tugraz.at.
What the register says
The English-language master's programme deals in the broadest sense with all material transformations on an industrial scale through mechanical, thermal, chemical or biotechnological processes. The content of the Master's programme is orrespondingly interdisciplinary, with technical and economic subjects complementing each other and a focus on the practical
applicability of the knowledge acquired.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Chemical industry
- Plant engineering
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Paper and pulp industry
- Biotechnology and bio-based industries
- Food and beverage industry
- Energy and environmental technology
- Fuel cell and power plant technology
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Graz University of Technology. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Chemical and Process Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Graz University of Technology. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Graz as the campus town for this programme at Graz University of Technology.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Graz University of Technology. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Graz University of Technology.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Graz University of Technology is linked from this page so you can compare.