Master of Chemical Engineering Technology (programme for students started in 2023-2024 or later) (Leuven) (60 ECTS) Master of Science
Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
Direct
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
- Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver) (Afstudeerrichting chemie)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Leuven) (Specialisation: Chemical Engineering)
Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Diepenbeek) (Afstudeerrichting chemie)
After a bridging programme
(These programmes are only available in Dutch)
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Gent)
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Leuven)
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
After a preparatory programme
Students with an academic degree may contact the programme coordinator of the campus to have their eligibility for a preparatory programme considered.
Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should apply to the Admissions Office: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/.
You can find a list of core documents, which should be submitted with every application, here: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/requesteddocuments.
Diploma requirements
To be eligible and to ensure an optimal match with the programme, the following admission criteria apply:- being a holder of an honours bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Tech., B.Eng., etc.) or master's degree in a related/cognate subject area
- having a clear affinity with the major
- having a solid background in science and mathematics
Language requirements
All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The only accepted English proficiency tests are:- TOEFL: internet-based test (iBT) 85 (min. subscores 20)
- IELTS Academic certificate: 6.5 (min. subscores 6)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) exam: 176 (min. subscores 169)
Exempted from submitting an English proficiency certificate are:
- Applicants who have already obtained a diploma (secondary or higher education) taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America;
- Applicants with a diploma of secondary education issued by the Flemish Community.
Additional requirements
We strongly encourage our applicants to submit a GRE test as it can be an asset to the overall evaluation of their application, although it is not mandatory.Additional information
Application evaluation
All applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Office of KU Leuven (phase 1) and the Board of Admissions of the master programme (phase 2).
The Board of Admissions carefully considers all applicants who have provided all required documents.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application file positively (which means they are convinced that there is compatibility between the master’s programme and the educational background of the applicant), the applicant will be granted direct access to the master’s programme.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application as promising and relevant to the programme, but thinks important elements are still missing in the educational background and level of the applicant, the applicant will be eligible to start a preparatory programme. After successfully completing the preparatory programme, the applicant will be granted direct access to the master's programme. Since the master's programme's duration is only one year (60 ECTS), there is no room to introduce courses to bridge with the undergraduate programme the candidate has already completed. Therefore most applicants need to follow a preparatory programme.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the educational background as not suitable to guarantee a good continuation of the programme and/or the level/academic excellency as insufficient, the application will be rejected.
Application deadlines
For application deadlines, click here.
Please note that these dates will be applied strictly.
All requested documents must be submitted through the online application system before the deadline in order to be eligible (https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/instructions).
Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
Direct
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
- Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver) (Afstudeerrichting chemie)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Leuven) (Specialisation: Chemical Engineering)
Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Diepenbeek) (Afstudeerrichting chemie)
After a bridging programme
(These programmes are only available in Dutch)
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Gent)
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Leuven)
Schakelprogramma: Master in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
After a preparatory programme
Students with an academic degree may contact the programme coordinator of the campus to have their eligibility for a preparatory programme considered.
Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should apply to the Admissions Office: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/.
You can find a list of core documents, which should be submitted with every application, here: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/requesteddocuments.
Diploma requirements
To be eligible and to ensure an optimal match with the programme, the following admission criteria apply:- being a holder of an honours bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Tech., B.Eng., etc.) or master's degree in a related/cognate subject area
- having a clear affinity with the major
- having a solid background in science and mathematics
Language requirements
All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The only accepted English proficiency tests are:- TOEFL: internet-based test (iBT) 85 (min. subscores 20)
- IELTS Academic certificate: 6.5 (min. subscores 6)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) exam: 176 (min. subscores 169)
Exempted from submitting an English proficiency certificate are:
- Applicants who have already obtained a diploma (secondary or higher education) taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America;
- Applicants with a diploma of secondary education issued by the Flemish Community.
Additional requirements
We strongly encourage our applicants to submit a GRE test as it can be an asset to the overall evaluation of their application, although it is not mandatory.Additional information
Application evaluation
All applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Office of KU Leuven (phase 1) and the Board of Admissions of the master programme (phase 2).
The Board of Admissions carefully considers all applicants who have provided all required documents.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application file positively (which means they are convinced that there is compatibility between the master’s programme and the educational background of the applicant), the applicant will be granted direct access to the master’s programme.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application as promising and relevant to the programme, but thinks important elements are still missing in the educational background and level of the applicant, the applicant will be eligible to start a preparatory programme. After successfully completing the preparatory programme, the applicant will be granted direct access to the master's programme. Since the master's programme's duration is only one year (60 ECTS), there is no room to introduce courses to bridge with the undergraduate programme the candidate has already completed. Therefore most applicants need to follow a preparatory programme.
If the Board of Admissions evaluates the educational background as not suitable to guarantee a good continuation of the programme and/or the level/academic excellency as insufficient, the application will be rejected.
Application deadlines
For application deadlines, click here.
Please note that these dates will be applied strictly.
All requested documents must be submitted through the online application system before the deadline in order to be eligible (https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/instructions).
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Core Programme Chemical Engineering
All courses are mandatory.
20 ECTS Master's Thesis Chemical Engineering T4BMC2 staff- A.Van Vuure (coordinator)
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- A.Van Vuure (coordinator)
Master's Thesis Chemical Engineering (20 ECTS) T4sMC2 staff staff
3 ECTS Total Quality Management T4ATQ2 staff staff
- G.Lugaresi (coordinator)
- N.
- G.Lugaresi (substitute)
- W.Drumont (cooperator)
- O.Van Dessel (cooperator)
Total Quality Management: Lecture (2 ECTS) T4hTQ2 staff- N.
- G.Lugaresi (substitute)
staff
- N.
- G.Lugaresi (substitute)
Total Quality Management: Exercise Session (1 ECTS) T4oTQ2 staff staff
- N.
- G.Lugaresi (substitute)
- W.Drumont (cooperator)
- O.Van Dessel (cooperator)
6 ECTS Reactor and Process Technology: Chemical Engineering Technology T4BRP2 staff staff
- J.De Greef (coordinator)
- N.
- S.Crauwels (substitute)
- Z.Bouchaar (cooperator)
Reactor and Process Technology Chemical Engineering Technology: Lecture (2 ECTS) T4hRP2 staff staff
- J.De Greef
- N.
- S.Crauwels (substitute)
Reactor and Process Technology: Exercise Session (1 ECTS) T4oRP2 staff- J.De Greef
- Z.Bouchaar (cooperator)
staff
- J.De Greef
- Z.Bouchaar (cooperator)
Seminars Process-technical Systems in Industry (1 ECTS) T4sRP2 staff staff
Advanced Process Modelling and Control: Lab Session (2 ECTS) T4pRP2 staff- N.
- Z.Bouchaar (cooperator)
staff
- N.
- Z.Bouchaar (cooperator)
3 ECTS Waste Treatment and Material Cycles T4BWT2 staff staff
- J.Van Caneghem (coordinator)
- J.Peeters
- J.Van Caneghem
Material Cycles: Lecture (1.5 ECTS) T4hWT2 staff Energy from Waste: Lecture (1.5 ECTS) T4iWT2 staff staff
4 ECTS Applied Sustainability Assessment T4BAS2 staff staff
- J.Van Caneghem (coordinator)
- W.Dewulf
- J.Van Caneghem
- N.
- W.Meynendonckx (cooperator)
Applied Sustainability Assessment: Lecture (1.5 ECTS) T4hAS2 staff Applied Sustainability Assessment: Exercise Session (2.5 ECTS) T4oAS2 staff- N.
- W.Meynendonckx (cooperator)
staff
- N.
- W.Meynendonckx (cooperator)
3 ECTS Materials and Surface Characterization T4BMS2 staff- C.Fuentes Rojas (coordinator)
- S.Van de Vel (cooperator)
staff
- C.Fuentes Rojas (coordinator)
- S.Van de Vel (cooperator)
Materials and Surface Characterization: Lecture (2 ECTS) T4hMS2 staff staff
Seminars Materials and Surface Characterization (1 ECTS) T4sMS2 staff- C.Fuentes Rojas
- S.Van de Vel (cooperator)
staff
- C.Fuentes Rojas
- S.Van de Vel (cooperator)
6 ECTS Advanced Materials Technology T4BMT2 staff- A.Van Vuure (coordinator)
staff
- A.Van Vuure (coordinator)
Advanced Materials Technology: Lecture (3 ECTS) T4hMT2 staff staff
Advanced Materials Technology: Lab Sessions (1.2 ECTS) T4pMT2 staff staff
Seminars and Company Visits Advanced Materials Technology (1.8 ECTS) T4sMT2 staff staff
3 ECTS Hydrometallurgy and Sustainable Metal Production T4BHS2 staff staff
Hydrometallurgy and Sustainable Metal Production (3 ECTS) T4hHS2 staff staff
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Engineer as a Professional
Select one course from the list below. The numbers of participants for these courses are limited. As soon as the groups are full, the course can no longer be booked, so please as soon as possible indicate all events you want to take up and ensure whether the group you choose causes no overlap in your schedule. If one of the courses is full, you should choose another one.
4 ECTS Engineer as a Professional: Global Engineer T4AEG2 staff- J.Van Maele (coordinator)
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staff
- J.Van Maele (coordinator)
- N.
International and Interdisciplinary Views on the Global Engineer (1 ECTS) T4hEG2 staff- N.
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- N.
Intercultural Communication in the Global Engineering Workplace (3 ECTS) T4iEG2 staff staff
4 ECTS Engineer as a Professional: Customer Oriented Engineer T4AEK2 staff staff
- J.Van Maele (coordinator)
- N.
- S.Craps (cooperator)
- M.Van Aken (cooperator)
Engineer in the Labour Market (2 ECTS) T4hEK2 staff- N.
- S.Craps (cooperator)
staff
- N.
- S.Craps (cooperator)
Professional External Communication for Engineers (2 ECTS) T4iEK2 staff staff
- J.Van Maele
- S.Craps (cooperator)
- M.Van Aken (cooperator)
4 ECTS Engineer as Professional: Interpersonal Competences T4AEI2 staff staff
- J.Van Maele (coordinator)
- P.Spaepen
- N.
- S.Mousavi-Vapouri (cooperator)
- S.Schelkens (cooperator)
Principled Negotation (2 ECTS) T4hEI2 staff staff
- N.
- S.Mousavi-Vapouri (cooperator)
- S.Schelkens (cooperator)
Inspirational Coaching (2 ECTS) T4iEI2 staff staff
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Electives Chemical Engineering
The student selects 8 credits from the list below or from the KU Leuven programme guide. The student submits his choice to the study path advisor.
5 ECTS Sustainable Energy Systems T4BSE2 staff staff
- S.De Jonge (coordinator)
- D.Haeseldonckx
- J.Lacey
- N.
- S.De Jonge (cooperator)
Sustainable Energy Systems: Lecture (3 ECTS) T4hSE2 staff staff
- D.Haeseldonckx
- J.Lacey
- N.
- S.De Jonge (cooperator)
Field Trip Sustainable Energy Systems (2 ECTS) T4bSE2 staff- N.
- S.De Jonge (cooperator)
staff
- N.
- S.De Jonge (cooperator)
3 ECTS Rheology and Polymer Processing T4BPP2 staff- A.Van Vuure (coordinator)
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- A.Van Vuure (coordinator)
Rheology and Polymer Processing: Lecture (1.5 ECTS) T4hPP2 staff staff
Rheology and Polymer Processing: Assignment (1.5 ECTS) T4tPP2 staff staff
3 ECTS Sustainable Chemistry I G0G66A staff staff
- M.Smet (coordinator)
- L.Vaccaro
- K.Van Aken
Sustainable Chemistry I (3 ECTS) G0G66a staff 3 ECTS Hazardous Materials and Safety in the Process Industries H06T8A staff- K.Bernaerts (coordinator)
- G.Vercruysse
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- K.Bernaerts (coordinator)
- G.Vercruysse
Hazardous Materials and Safety in the Process Industries (3 ECTS) H06T8a staff 5 ECTS Internship Chemical Engineering: Semester 1 T4BSC2 staff staff
- W.Van Petegem (coordinator)
- I.Holsbeeks
- W.Van Petegem
Internship Chemical Engineering: Semester 1 (5 ECTS) T4xSC2 staff 5 ECTS Internship Chemical Engineering: Semester 2 T4BCS2 staff- W.Van Petegem (coordinator)
staff
- W.Van Petegem (coordinator)
Internship Chemical Engineering: Semester 2 (5 ECTS) T4xCS2 staff staff
6 ECTS Technology Entrepreneurship and New Business Development D0S18A staff staff
Entrepreneurship: Models and Ingredients (2 ECTS) D0O39a staff staff
Entrepreneurship: Development of a Business Plan for High Tech Industries (4 ECTS) D0S18a staff staff
3 ECTS Operations Management T3POM2 staff staff
- G.Waeyenbergh (coordinator)
- N.
- G.Lugaresi (cooperator)
- O.Van Dessel (cooperator)
Operations Management: Lecture (2 ECTS) T3hOM2 staff- G.Waeyenbergh
- G.Lugaresi (cooperator)
staff
- G.Waeyenbergh
- G.Lugaresi (cooperator)
Operations Management: Exercise Session (1 ECTS) T3oOM2 staff- N.
- O.Van Dessel (cooperator)
staff
- N.
- O.Van Dessel (cooperator)
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