Overview

Master of Sciences in Chemical Engineering for Energy Transition program will teach you how to develop and design those new processes.

You’ll learn the essentials of chemical engineering, including how to model different processes, separate materials, and use computer simulations to design new products and processes. These skills will prepare you to work in any part of the chemical or process industry.

You’ll also explore cutting-edge topics like creating hydrogen fuel, capturing carbon emissions, and making fuels and chemicals using renewable energy sources. You’ll learn how to make these processes efficient and affordable, so they can compete with traditional methods.

You’ll learn through a mix of lectures, hands-on exercises, assignments, and group projects. You’ll even tackle challenges faced by real companies working to transform the energy industry!

While the program is based at our Lappeenranta campus, some courses might be available online, giving you some flexibility in how you learn.

Semester starts

August

Degree info

  • Master of Science in Technology 
  • 2 academic years / 120 ECTS 
  • Language of instruction: English 
  • Tuition fee: 15 000€ / academic year 
  • Campus: Lappeenranta

Edunation application period

Regular Admissions
August 2027 Intake
• Rolling: 25.03.2027

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This master’s program will make you a skilled chemical engineer, ready to work in any area of the chemical and process industries. Here’s what you’ll gain:

  • You’ll be skilled at analyzing engineering challenges and finding solutions.
  • You’ll learn to make smart decisions even when things are uncertain.
  • You’ll be confident in creating new technologies and finding better ways of doing things.
  • You’ll know how to protect the environment, especially when it comes to turning renewable energy into clean fuels and chemicals.
  • You’ll master the skills needed to succeed in today’s workplaces.

This Master’s program in Chemical Engineering for Energy Transition is a two-year program.

When you graduate, you’ll earn a Master of Science in Technology degree, which is equal to 120 ECTS credits.

The program combines in-person classes at our Lappeenranta campus with online learning.

You’ll take core courses, specialize in advanced topics, choose electives that interest you, and complete a Master’s thesis.

In this program, you’ll gain practical skills and the most up-to-date knowledge in chemical engineering.

Your expertise will open doors to jobs in many industries, like:

  • Chemical and process plants
  • Fuel production
  • Paper manufacturing
  • Food processing
  • Energy production
  • Metal and mineral refining
  • Electronics
  • Pharmaceuticals

You could land roles like:

  • Research and development specialist
  • Design engineer
  • Project manager
  • Production engineer
  • Environmental engineer
  • Safety engineer
  • Sales and marketing engineer

And if you want to continue your education, this program provides a strong foundation for doctoral studies.

The admission requirements for the program can be found on the university page. 

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can found on the university page.