Biochemical Engineering – Specialisation: Biopharmaceutical Engineering TU Dortmund University

The only course taught in German is the German language course. However, students are free to select elective courses in German from the (Bio-)Chemical Engineering Master's programme.

Biopharmaceuticals and cell products are among the most important growth areas in the pharmaceutical industry. The manufacture of these products requires specific qualifications and extensive training. The Master's programme focuses on the interpretation of process data in order to improve the production of biopharmaceuticals. Students will learn how to design and operate complex pharmaceutical production systems using mathematical models and modern computer tools for simulation and optimisation. Graduates will also have mastered the methods of process development and monitoring. Furthermore, knowledge of the regulatory requirements in drug production is taught – from Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to guidelines on serialisation and anti-counterfeiting measures.

Orientation days will kick off in early October. We've got some fun activities planned for our new students. It'll be a great way to get to know each other, the campus, and the city of Dortmund. Classes start in mid-October. Please keep in mind that all lectures and seminars in the first semester will be offered as hybrid courses, so do not worry if you are still waiting for your visa.

Complete application: 15 May

Please visit our website for information about campus life and living in Dortmund in general: https://international.tu-dortmund.de/en/researchers/life-in-dortmund.

To learn more about the structure of the programme, please see this LINK.

Please explore the links on our website to find more information about the courses, entry requirements, scholarships, and much more.

Voluntary stays abroad are possible.

Voluntary internships are possible.

No tuition fees

Each semester, students pay an administrative fee of around 300 EUR, which includes a ticket for public transport.

You will find the estimated cost of living here: click on Study Costs.

For admission to the Master's programme, a BSc or equivalent degree in Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline is required. Admission is based on the overall academic performance, recommendation letters (two minimum), proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS or Cambridge First Certificate), statement of purpose, and further qualifications.

Certificates have to be certified by a notary and/or by the Ministry of Education or German consulates or respective authorities. For enrolment, they have to be presented in the original.

Applicants for Master's degree programmes from certain countries, e.g. India and China, must have their certificates checked by the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) of the German Embassy before they can apply in Germany. After passing this review, they receive an APS certificate, which must be submitted as part of the application.

Applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills. Please check here for valid certificates.

For more information, please check the entry requirements for foreign students: link.

Complete application: 15 May

TU Dortmund takes part in various scholarship programmes, for example, the Deutschlandstipendium. Performance-based funding for the final phase of the programme is available to a limited extent. For more information, please refer to https://bci.tu-dortmund.de/studium/studienorganisation/stipendien.

The department has a limited number of part-time jobs for students. However, funding for the first two semesters should be secured before coming to Dortmund, as the time available for work is limited.

Please check the information provided on our website about part-time work.

Accommodation costs in Dortmund vary between 350 and 400 EUR per month. TU Dortmund offers affordable accommodation via the Studierendenwerk (usually lower than 300 EUR per month). Please check for vacancies in the university's residence halls after you have enrolled.

See this link for more information: https://www.stwdo.de/en/living-houses-application.

Throughout the first semester, students are assisted by senior mentors. This includes welcome services as well as academic support, counselling and support for the integration into the German educational system.

A university with a unique profile:
Since its founding in 1968, TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity has developed a special profile encompassing 17 departments ranging from science and engineering to social sciences and cultural studies. The uni­ver­si­ty has around 30,000 students and more than 6,500 employees, in­clu­ding 330 professors. 5,800 of all students have an international background, which constitutes 19.5% of the total student body.

TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity has a strong focus on re­search. The uni­ver­si­ty’s departments – e.g. mechanical engineering (with its emphasis on production and logistics), physics, biochemical and chemical engineering, statistics and computer science, and education re­search – are well known for their outstanding re­search achievements both nationally and internationally.

Students at TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity can choose from classical subjects and in­no­va­ti­ve courses of study such as medical physics or degree programmes in spatial planning, statistics, and journalism. A particular focus is on teacher train­ing. TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity is one of only a few universities in Germany that offers professional teaching qualifications for all types of schools.

TU Dortmund University is part of the Uni­ver­sity Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr). Together with its partner universities, Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen, the UA Ruhr is one of the largest and most powerful university alliances in Germany. The alliance is strong in international research and offers students the opportunity to participate in courses offered by all three universities and earn credits with minimal bureaucratic effort.

With more than 6,500 employees, TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity is one of Dort­mund’s largest employers and has helped drive the transformation of the city and the Ruhr region from Europe’s largest coal mining and steel production area into a high-tech and service location as well as a cultural metropolis.

Dortmund is located in the heart of Europe. It is the largest city in the Ruhr region and is home to the Borussia Dortmund (BVB) soccer club. All of this contributes to the many advantages that will make studying in Dort­mund an unforgettable experience. Apart from destinations for football fans, there are many other places of interest to discover in Dort­mund and the Ruhr region.