Eindhoven University of Technology
BSc in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Eindhoven, Netherlands
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,600 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU/EEA students | €2694 - for EEA students
Key Summary
About: three-year (180 ECTS) Bachelor's programme offers a multidisciplinary foundation in chemistry, materials and process engineering. Year 1 covers mathematics, physics and chemistry. Year 2 deepens subjects with Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) projects and electives. Year 3 concludes with a Bachelor's final project in a research group. Teaching is research-led. Electives include nanomaterials and electrochemical energy storage. Chemical Engineering is IChemE-accredited; the programme is NVAO-accredited.
Career Outcomes: Many students progress to Master's before working. Career opportunities include materials scientist, process engineer, R&D chemist, energy storage engineer, technical consultant and academic researcher; employers span chemical industry, research labs, food producers and government.
This three-year Bachelor's programme (180 ECTS) provides a multidisciplinary foundation in chemistry, materials science and process engineering.
- Year 1 covers core fundamentals (mathematics, physics, basic chemistry and materials),
- Year 2 deepens discipline knowledge and contains multidisciplinary CBL projects.
- Year 3 culminates in a Bachelor's final project carried out in a research group.
The curriculum integrates research-led teaching (use of advanced research facilities and equipment), Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) projects across years, and elective space from Year 2 onwards so students can tailor their studies (examples: nanomaterials, electrochemical energy conversion and storage). The Chemical Engineering component holds an IChemE international accreditation, and the programme is NVAO-accredited.
The curriculum is structured over three years:
- Year 1: Foundation courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials science and process technology; introductory laboratory and practical courses.
- Year 2: Builds on the foundations with more discipline courses, CBL projects (including multidisciplinary CBL), and elective space so students can tailor specialisations.
- Year 3: Advanced modules and the Bachelor Final Project carried out within a research group; additional CBL process projects and elective options.
The programme emphasises Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) across multiple years, offers elective tracks from Year 2, and integrates ITEC (Impact of Technology) themed courses and digital assessment moments (DIAMS).
Most students continue with a Master's programme before starting their careers. Graduates work in a wide range of fields, including the chemical industry, research laboratories, food producers, government and other sectors that need chemical/process expertise.
The programme aims to prepare students for roles in materials development, process engineering, renewable energy technologies and related areas.
- Multidisciplinary curriculum combining chemistry, materials science and process engineering.
- Research-led teaching with access to advanced departmental research facilities.
- Strong industry connections and application-oriented research.
- IChemE international accreditation (Chemical Engineering) and NVAO accreditation.
- Emphasis on Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) and hands-on projects, preparing students for real-world problems.