Chemical Science & Engineering

The chemical industry finds itself at a turning point. Society demands a more sustainable economy, including the circular use of raw materials. Moreover, advances in materials are rapidly unfolding, paving the way for promising breakthroughs in many fields, from medicine, energy, and transportation to sustainability. This Master’s will prepare you for the advancing role that chemical scientists and engineers have in tomorrow’s society. You will engage in pioneering research to develop, improve and implement chemical processes, products and materials, from reusing CO2 to detecting diseases and from improving batteries to purifying water. You will build your expertise within one of the specialisations. This expertise can be put to good use, as innovations will be needed in many different sectors. As a graduate, you could start a career as, for example, a researcher, process engineer, R&D scientist, or consultant, or you could pursue a PhD.

Founded in 1961, the University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands, offering an American-style campus experience. Known as the "entrepreneurial university" with over 1,000 spinoff companies, it specializes in technology and engineering with a strong focus on innovation and societal impact.