Chemical Engineering

How can we turn CO₂ into valuable materials? What does it take to scale up green hydrogen production? Can we design tomorrow's catalysts, polymers, and processes for a more sustainable future? If you're ready to combine chemical insight with process innovation, the Master's degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Groningen is for you! What to expect from the Master's programme in Chemical Engineering✔ Choose courses within themes such as Catalysis and Renewable Energy & Chemical Products ✔ Combine applied chemistry with process and product engineering ✔ Contribute to real-world innovations in energy, materials, and sustainability ✔ Conduct research in cutting-edge labs with a strong focus on green technology ✔ Explore academic, industrial, or policy-related career paths with flexible programme profiles This international two-year Master’s programme prepares you to tackle global challenges by merging fundamental chemistry with large-scale industrial applications. You’ll learn to design cleaner chemical processes, develop advanced materials, and apply catalytic and polymer technologies for a circular economy. The curriculum includes a shared core and a choice of various electives. Your main research project takes place in one of our expert groups in Green Chemical Reaction Engineering or Chemical Product Technology, where sustainability is always central. Co

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).