Sustainable Materials and Process Engineering (Bachelor)
Image: Sonja RodeOn the Bachelor's degree course in Sustainable Materials and Process Engineering at the University of Kassel, you will learn how to develop innovative solutions for an environmentally friendly world. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of the entire product life cycle - from raw material extraction to recycling - and actively shape the sustainable transformation of industry and society.
At a glance
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About the degree program
The course combines engineering fundamentals with a strong focus on sustainability. You will learn how materials and processes can be made more sustainable along the entire product life cycle - from development to production and recycling. Content such as materials science, process engineering, chemistry and digitalization will prepare you for the requirements of an environmentally friendly industry. Practical projects and laboratory units allow you to apply what you have learned directly.
The course also enables you to carry out experiments and simulations, analyze complex problems and solve them in a target group-oriented manner
The specialization areas
- Efficient process technology for energy and materials
- Materials design and circular economy
- Sustainable industrial transformations
give you the freedom to design your studies according to your interests.
The University of Kassel offers you a degree program with a clear focus on sustainability that is unique in Germany. With more than 20 years of experience in practical research, you will benefit from the top expertise bundled at the Kassel Institute for Sustainability.
The focus is on practical relevance: laboratory projects and cooperation with industry give you valuable insights into modern working life. Study-related offers and coaching by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering provide additional support, while the excellent research on sustainable materials and processes makes the course unique. Small study groups and close supervision create optimal conditions for your success.
Your degree will prepare you ideally for a job market in which sustainable production processes play a central role. Graduates of this degree program are sought-after specialists in areas such as process engineering, energy technology and sustainability management.
Typical fields of activity include research and development, planning and project management, sustainability management, environmental protection as well as production, sales and quality assurance. Thanks to your interdisciplinary training, you will be excellently qualified for a wide range of careers in industry, research or for further Master's studies.
The practical elements of your studies are firmly integrated into the curriculum. You will work on laboratory projects and gain practical experience in chemistry, materials science and digitalization.
You can also spend a semester abroad through the Erasmus program to gain international perspectives and make contacts. This mix of practice, theory and international exchange will prepare you optimally for the global job market.
Your degree course has a modular structure and combines engineering fundamentals with extensive practical phases. The most important content includes mathematical and chemical fundamentals as well as core engineering subjects, including materials science, mechanics, electrical engineering and digitalization.
Sustainability modules complement the course and provide you with comprehensive knowledge to make processes and materials more environmentally friendly. Elective modules allow you to specialize individually, while practical phases in laboratories and projects allow you to apply your theoretical knowledge directly. Your studies are rounded off with interdisciplinary projects and a Bachelor's thesis in which you work independently on current issues.
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