MSc Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering 24 months Postgraduate Program By Aalto University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

27 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In today’s world, environmental, social, and economical sustainability as well as process safety are at the very core of the development of processes where raw materials are converted to other chemicals, metals, and fuels. Industry experts are expected to know how to, for example, improve processes’ energy efficiency and advance towards a circular economy by reducing waste and recycling products.

In the Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering (CME) Master’s Programme, the main focus is on sustainable process development and implementation combined with the responsible use of natural resources. Students graduated from the programme have the necessary skills to work in varying process fields, such as the metallurgical, chemical, energy, forest, food, and pharmaceutical industries as well as the energy sector. Graduates are set for an exciting and meaningful career that enables them to accelerate the green transition. 

Students can choose between two majors: 

1. Chemical and Process Engineering

  • Heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics
  • Unit processes, such as chemical conversion and development of new materials
  • Unit operations, such as purification technologies, utilisation of side streams, and separation of valuable materials
  • Process system engineering covering process modelling, simulation and control


2. Sustainable Metallurgical Engineering 

  • Hydrometallurgy
  • Pyrometallurgy
  • Minerals engineering
  • Sustainable minerals processing and engineering
  • Metallurgical thermodynamics and kinetics
  • Circular economy in metals and other materials

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In today’s world, environmental, social, and economical sustainability as well as process safety are at the very core of the development of processes where raw materials are converted to other chemicals, metals, and fuels. Industry experts are expected to know how to, for example, improve processes’ energy efficiency and advance towards a circular economy by reducing waste and recycling products.

In the Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering (CME) Master’s Programme, the main focus is on sustainable process development and implementation combined with the responsible use of natural resources. Students graduated from the programme have the necessary skills to work in varying process fields, such as the metallurgical, chemical, energy, forest, food, and pharmaceutical industries as well as the energy sector. Graduates are set for an exciting and meaningful career that enables them to accelerate the green transition. 

Students can choose between two majors: 

1. Chemical and Process Engineering

  • Heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics
  • Unit processes, such as chemical conversion and development of new materials
  • Unit operations, such as purification technologies, utilisation of side streams, and separation of valuable materials
  • Process system engineering covering process modelling, simulation and control


2. Sustainable Metallurgical Engineering 

  • Hydrometallurgy
  • Pyrometallurgy
  • Minerals engineering
  • Sustainable minerals processing and engineering
  • Metallurgical thermodynamics and kinetics
  • Circular economy in metals and other materials

Admission requirements

27 Dec 2025
2 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
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International Students

17,000 EUR
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More programs from the university

Aalto University offers eight English-taught bachelor’s programmes: 5 programmes in the field on science and technology, 2 in the field of business, and one in the field of arts.

After graduating from one of Aalto’s bachelor's programme, you will automatically have the right to continue studies in selected master's programmes.

Our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Sustainability and multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.

Aalto University offers more than 90 master’s programmes that are taught in English in the fields of engineering, arts, and business. 

We focus on student experience and quality of studies by future-led learning. Studies with hands-on learning and corporate collaboration make a perfect foundation for developing problem-solving skills in a realistic setting. As a student, you get to solve real-life business challenges and present your solutions to company representatives. Depending on the field and programme, students can also put their learnings into practice in workshops or laboratories. On Aalto campus, students have access to various self-study and co-working spaces, studios, and workshops.

At Aalto University, our purpose is to spark our students to become the game changers of tomorrow. We want to educate professionals with the capabilities to build a sustainable society and increase wellbeing. Sustainability, multidisciplinarity are integrated to studies at Aalto in every programme, and we constantly develop our learning environments.

After graduation, Aalto graduates work in different companies, non-profit organisations, associations and as entrepreneurs in Finland and abroad. The studies also give excellent foundations for those who want to continue their academic career in doctoral level.

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