Overview

Scaling up from a laboratory reaction to an industrial process is the main challenge for chemical engineers.

This is a complicated optimization problem at many levels: environmental impact, energy consumption and cost must be minimized and the quality and process safety maximized.

Career options:

The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne prepares the students for a career in industry requiring solid knowledge of the methods in chemical processes, development, biotechnology and safety processes.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Safety of chemical processes

Advanced diffusional processes

Heterogeneous reaction engineering

Advanced materials for photovoltaics and lighting

Catalysis for emission control and energy processes

Catalysis for energy storage

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Biotechnology Biochemistry

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your resumé (curriculum vitae).

Copy of your University degree(s), if already available.

Complete transcripts from each university you have attended.

A statement of purpose. See below for a detailed explanation.

Your identity card or passport.

Extra documents, such as TOEFL or GRE scores, research publications, or other portfolios of your previous work, are welcome but not compulsory.

Tuition Fee

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International

1460 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 730 CHF per semester during 24 months.
National

1460 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 730 CHF per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Lausanne

1609 - 1979 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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