Master of Engineering in Paper Technology Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences

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Continuing education:

Four-semester study programme for students without a paper background but with a natural or engineering sciences Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science)

Please note: One year of professional experience after finishing your undergraduate studies is required for registration.

Overview of courses within the Master's programme:

First semester: paper technology fundamentals, stock preparation, paper physics, minerals, scientific writing, intercultural communication, chemical engineering

Second semester: automation fundamentals, recycled fibres, coating fundamentals, coating and barriers, biofibres, general management

Third semester: automation and digitalisation, paper machine technology, paper chemistry, practical research training, elective courses

Fourth semester: design of experiments and statistics, circular economy, Master's thesis

Possible elective courses include: speciality papers, tissue papers, clothing, project management, innovation management

Consecutive programme:

A study programme for three semesters for students with a degree in Paper Process Technology (no tuition fee).

All lectures are either related to areas of paper technology/chemistry or to specific knowledge necessary for a career in the board and paper industry.

Specific information may be found here: (https://www.mpt.hm.edu) or by e-mail (kohr@ivp.org).

Studies begin: 1 October

2 May to 15 July for the following winter semester

For the continuing education Master's degree programme (four semesters): 4,000 EUR per semester (subject to change)

For the consecutive Master's degree programme (three semesters): no tuition fees

Lectures take place in a seminar style with small groups and integrated exercises. Questions and discussions are encouraged, and some lectures contain built-in laboratory work, presentations, project work, excursions, and company visits. This degree also includes some interactive digital learning and teaching elements.

The Master's programme can be carried out part time since many of the activities are offered in blocks. The programme duration, normally four semesters, can be extended for part-time studies.

Support in finding industry internship positions will be provided by programme coordinators.

4,000 EUR

For the continuing education Master's degree programme (four semesters): 4,000 EUR per semester (subject to change)

For the consecutive Master's degree programme (three semesters): no tuition fees

Approx. 85 EUR

Approx. 700 – 1,000 EUR per month

• At least a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
• For the continuing education course: proof of at least one year or more of professional experience after the first Bachelor's degree
• A grade point average of at least 2.5 (equivalent to the German grading system)
• Proof of English language skills

Proof of good knowledge of spoken and written English for non-native English speakers. This can be demonstrated by one of the following:

• attaining above-average results in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) that correspond to a current minimum of 80 points on the Internet-based test
• passing the IELTS with results corresponding to a current minimum of 6.0 points
• proving that the language of instruction of your Bachelor's degree programme was in English

2 May to 15 July for the following winter semester

No

In many cases, jobs are available at institutes located nearby (IVP – Institute for Paper Technology), and sometimes positions are available directly within the Department for Paper Technology.

Support in finding accommodation will be provided by the programme coordinator (on-time application required).

The Career Centre offers students support and guidance for their future career steps.

HM Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1971 by merging seven colleges of technology and higher education, some of which date back to the early 19th century. Today the university is the largest of its kind in Bavaria and the second largest in Germany with nearly 500 professors, 750 lecturers and 18,000 students.

Munich is one of the most well-known and lively international cities in Germany with three major universities, an international airport, theatres, superb museums and the annual "Oktoberfest". It is located close to Lake Chiemsee and Lake Starnberg, with skiing possibilities in the Bavarian and Austrian mountains. Munich is home to the football team FC Bayern Munich and the famous "Olympiastadion". Furthermore, BMW headquarters are here as well as large companies such as Siemens and numerous small and medium-sized enterprises that represent the backbone of the city's economic power.