Programs/Master/Engineering
★ StudyPath verdict
8.0/10
Best for students interested in process engineering and advanced materials research at a leading technical university. Trade-off: strong theoretical focus may offer less hands-on industry application compared to more vocational programmes.
Tuition · Intl
€21,000
via SKDB 2025 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
444
DUO ↑63% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
90%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,609
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Chemical engineering plays an important role to solve many societal, economical, social and ethical problems. For example the development of new sorts of energy, new materials and new molecules. In the program Chemical Engineering at TU/e, you are trained as a chemical engineer, specializing in innovative solutions for global challenges in sustainability, energy, and health. The program integrates cutting-edge research with practical applications, equipping you to tackle societal and technological issues with expertise in areas like organic and supramolecular chemistry, catalysis, process engineering, and materials science. You will explore topics such as creating sustainable materials, developing cleaner energy technologies, and driving medical innovations. The program offers two tracks: Molecular Systems and Materials Chemistry and Chemical and Process Technology, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career ambitions. The close integration of education and research ensures that the program is rooted in the latest insights from internationally renowned research groups and institutes at TU/e. As a Master's student, you actively participate in research activities, benefiting from TU/e's strong international reputation. This combination of practical experience and scientific advancement prepares you for a future at the forefront of chemical engineering.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationResearch
About Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a research university specializing in engineering science and technology, founded in 1956. Located in the Brainport region, it collaborates closely with high-tech industry partners.
Living in Eindhoven
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€500/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,450
Cost of living
Medium
Population
243k

Modern, innovative, and technology-focused. Eindhoven is less traditional than other Dutch cities, offering a contemporary urban experience with a strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Chemical and Process Technology (CPT)Specialisation
The Chemical and Process Technology track focuses on designing efficient and sustainable processes. You'll study reactors, process design, and separation techniques with a focus on
Molecular Systems and Materials Chemistry (MSMC)Specialisation
The MSMC track focuses on molecular design for sustainable innovations. You'll explore catalysis, polymers, and materials chemistry with applications in energy, health, and electro
Hydrogen Systems and Enabling Technologies (HySET)Specialisation
The HySET track is an international Erasmus Mundus program preparing professionals for the innovative hydrogen sector through multidisciplinary knowledge and hands-on experience.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: chemische technologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,609/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating90%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field89%
Permanent contract63%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Chemici34%
Industrieel ingenieurs en productie-ingenieurs18%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree73%
Women among first-years36%
Say workload is “just right”55%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 65 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2026-11-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
14 Nov 2026
Open day
16 Mar 2027
Open day
22 May 2027
Open day
13 Nov 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
TU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip InnovationSelected TU/e master's programmes only; apply before 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET for September 2026.
ASML Technology ScholarshipAvailable to master's students worldwide; external eligibility applies.
CONACYTAvailable to Mexican master's students.
COLFUTUROAvailable to Colombian master's students.
IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship ProgrammeAvailable to female master’s students worldwide in nuclear-related fields.
EIT InnoEnergyTrack-specific: SENSE/SELECT only.
Internships
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