Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry Technical University of Munich

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Courses are held in English only (100%).
Participants must write their Master's theses in English.

During the coursework in the first and second semester, students will have to complete core and elective modules.

Each module has 45 contact hours and is accompanied by a practical. The modules and practicals will take place at facilities at NUS or TUM Asia and will be conducted by TUM professors or NUS professors.

Pre-Essential Modules

• Business and Technical English
• Chemistry Laboratory course

Core Modules

• Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Polymer and Macromolecular Chemistry
• Inorganic and Material Chemistry
• Business and Technical English
• Chemistry Lab course

Students will be able to choose from three specialisations: "Catalysis and Petrochemistry", "Building and Material Science" or Interdisciplinary Module Combination:

Specialisation One: Catalysis and Petrochemistry

• Molecular and Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Petroleum and Petrochemical Processes
• Unit Operations

Specialisation Two: Building and Material Science

• Building Chemistry and Construction Chemicals
• Material Chemistry and Engineering

Specialisation Three: Interdisciplinary Module Combination

Students are required to complete three modules from the following:

• one module from the Catalysis and Petrochemistry specialisation
• one module from the Building and Material Science specialisation
• one module, which can be chosen from:
  • either of the two specialisations
  • non-technical elective modules

Non-Technical Elective Modules (choose four)

• Business Administration
• Production Planning in Industry
• Innovation and Technology Management
• Industrial Marketing
• Modern Developments in Industry
• International Intellectual Property Law
• Paradigm Shift to Industry 4.0
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Industrial Additive Manufacturing Quality Certification
• Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Digital Twin
• Project Management Principles

Internship 

Master's thesis 

*Disclaimer: Specialisation and Elective modules available for selection are subject to availability. Unforeseen circumstances that affect the availability of the module include an insufficient number of students taking up the module and/or the unavailability of the professor. TUM Asia reserves the right to cancel or postpone the module under such circumstances. 

The programme starts on 1 August.

31 March

Please refer to https://tum-asia.edu.sg/graduate-studies/master-industrial-chemistry/ for the latest tuition fee updates.

The first two semesters comprise all theoretical and practical modules and will be held in Singapore together with the partner university, National University of Singapore (NUS). After the coursework, all students are required to complete a mandatory internship with an industrial partner and a six-month Master's thesis. Internship and Master's thesis can be done either in Singapore, Germany or in any other country in Asia, Europe or the rest of the world.

All coursework is conducted in English, and students will be taught by professors from TUM, NUS or other highly ranked universities in Germany or Asia.

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After the coursework, each student has to complete a mandatory internship in the industry or with an academic institution. It is required for the student to complete an internship related to his or her field of study at TUM Asia.

One can secure an internship in Singapore, Germany or in any other country in Asia, Europe or the rest of the world. Students who have secured scholarships with their sponsoring companies will conduct their internships in these companies (this can be conducted in any branch of the company worldwide). Students without industrial sponsorship are to look for internships independently. It is expected that all students take an active approach in this search for internships. TUM Asia will help provide students with any possible internship opportunities, but students are to lead the search for internships on their own.

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Please refer to https://tum-asia.edu.sg/graduate-studies/master-industrial-chemistry/ for the latest tuition fee updates.

Included in tuition fees

• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree (completed in at least three years) or its equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or in a closely related discipline with outstanding results.
• Applicants must pass a written test and/or interview with the Joint Admission Board of the Faculties of Chemistry of NUS and TUM.
• For applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian university degree, an "Akademische Teststelle" (APS) certificate is required.

For applicants whose native language or language of instruction from previous studies is not English, a TOEFL/IELTS score is required. For more information:

• TOEFL (www.toefl.org): a recent score with a minimum of 88 for the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL code: 7368)
• IELTS (www.ielts.org): an academic IELTS result of at least 6.5

31 March

Please refer to https://tum-asia.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/scholarships/ for available scholarships.

The programme is too intensive for part-time jobs.

As Singapore is a relatively small island city with easy access via public transport, students are able to reside in any residential zones convenient to them. TUM Asia has no in-campus accommodation facilities and our students search for their own accommodation that fits their budget and preferred area of ​​residence. They may choose to live in student hostels when they first arrive in Singapore and, after they have made new friends at university, they rent and share a private apartment with some other friends/classmates. The living expenses in Singapore (including accommodation) are approximately 1,200 – 2,200 SGD per month. The actual amount will vary across individuals.

Founded in 1868, Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe's leading research universities. In international rankings (QS World Ranking 2023, Times Higher Education 2022, and Shanghai Ranking 2022), TUM regularly places among the best universities in Germany. As one of the most research-intensive and most innovative universities in Europe, TUM strives to create sustainable solutions for society through excellence in education and research. In 2006, 2012 and 2019, it won recognition as a German "Excellence University".

TUM's unwavering commitment to the betterment of society has led to the establishment of its first and only overseas campus, TUM Asia, offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees conferred by TUM and other top universities in Singapore. Since opening its doors in 2002, TUM Asia has since produced close to 2,300 graduates in the areas of ​​engineering and natural sciences from different countries.

As the first German academic venture abroad, TUM Asia is supported by the Singapore Government through the Economic Development Board (EDB), and by the German Government through the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

The overseas campus TUM Asia currently has more than 900 active students in its various programmes.

Nestled off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is often endearingly known as the “Little Red Dot” as it remains one of the smallest countries in the world. Despite its small size, the 710 square kilometre metropolis is constantly bursting with economic activities straddling electronics, chemicals and engineering.