24 monthsProgramme duration
9,493 EURTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Chemical
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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The Master of Chemical Engineering guarantees you a solid chemical engineering background while also opting for a contemporary view on process intensification, energy-efficient processing routes, product engineering and biochemical processes. You will learn to think in a process-oriented way and be prepared to grasp the complexity of physicochemical systems. Furthermore, you will learn of processes at the nano and micro scale, which are increasingly fundamental for the development of new products and technologies.
The master’s programme in chemical engineering is primarily aimed at applying chemical engineering principles to develop technical products and to design, control, and improve industrial processes. While the underlying chemistry of the elements and components, their properties and mutual reactions, are important, these are not the main focal points of the programme. In contrast, you focus predominantly on taking these chemistry principles to a higher (industrial production) level by integrating and exploiting engineering and technology aspects.
You also learn to take environmental and safety issues into account during all phases of the process (research, development, design, and operation). Two guiding principles of sustainable development – the rational exploitation of resources and energy, and the application of the best available technology – are emphasised, as well as the mantra “reduce, reuse, recycle”.
Programme strengths
- While the classic petrochemically based technologies and products still have their value, our master’s programme focuses more on the current trends of process intensification, product design and the circular (biobased) economy.
- The chemical engineering master’s programme values interactions with the chemical industry and some courses are taught by guest professors from within the industry. The department was the first to establish an Industrial Advisory Board, drawn from the expert commercial sphere.
- At the Faculty of Engineering Science, students are given the opportunity to study abroad during one or two semesters of their degree within the Erasmus+ programme at a European university, or a university outside Europe. The Chemical Engineering master programme has, e.g., a yearlong successful (dual degree) collaboration with Ecole Polytechnique in Montréal (CA).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Chemical
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Register for KU Leuven's Webinar Days to get a genuine glimpse into studying in Belgium, including student life, KU Leuven's international programmes, study costs and more. With general information webinars on 29 January and programme-specific webinars from 2 to 12 February, these events are the ideal opportunities to ask our dedicated staff, professors and students all the questions you have in mind.
The Master of Chemical Engineering guarantees you a solid chemical engineering background while also opting for a contemporary view on process intensification, energy-efficient processing routes, product engineering and biochemical processes. You will learn to think in a process-oriented way and be prepared to grasp the complexity of physicochemical systems. Furthermore, you will learn of processes at the nano and micro scale, which are increasingly fundamental for the development of new products and technologies.
The master’s programme in chemical engineering is primarily aimed at applying chemical engineering principles to develop technical products and to design, control, and improve industrial processes. While the underlying chemistry of the elements and components, their properties and mutual reactions, are important, these are not the main focal points of the programme. In contrast, you focus predominantly on taking these chemistry principles to a higher (industrial production) level by integrating and exploiting engineering and technology aspects.
You also learn to take environmental and safety issues into account during all phases of the process (research, development, design, and operation). Two guiding principles of sustainable development – the rational exploitation of resources and energy, and the application of the best available technology – are emphasised, as well as the mantra “reduce, reuse, recycle”.
Programme strengths
- While the classic petrochemically based technologies and products still have their value, our master’s programme focuses more on the current trends of process intensification, product design and the circular (biobased) economy.
- The chemical engineering master’s programme values interactions with the chemical industry and some courses are taught by guest professors from within the industry. The department was the first to establish an Industrial Advisory Board, drawn from the expert commercial sphere.
- At the Faculty of Engineering Science, students are given the opportunity to study abroad during one or two semesters of their degree within the Erasmus+ programme at a European university, or a university outside Europe. The Chemical Engineering master programme has, e.g., a yearlong successful (dual degree) collaboration with Ecole Polytechnique in Montréal (CA).
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Admission Requirements
Students with a degree obtained at an institution outside the Flemish Community:
Diploma requirements
Bachelor of Engineering: Chemical Engineering (or equivalent diploma)
Language requirements
Applicants with a university degree or high school degree earned in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA are exempted from this requirement: the degree and transcripts suffice, provided they confirm that the entire study was completed in English.
Additional requirements
In order to be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit a GRE test. Students who obtained a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in one of the EEA countries, the UK, or Switzerland are exempted from providing GRE scores. Please contact ETS to make sure that your score is made available to KU Leuven in the online ETS verification tool.
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