Description
Studying chemical engineering at Aalto University prepares you to tackle global challenges, drive technological advancement, and make a significant impact on society. With a rewarding career in chemical engineering, you can become a part of a legacy of innovators who change the way we live and consume.
At Aalto, you will learn the skills and knowledge needed to take on challenges like the ongoing transition to a green economy – which will create innumerable new business opportunities and drive future growth. Businesses are increasingly looking for opportunities to use renewable raw materials and energy sources. Improvements in existing processes and technological innovations are essential to promote sustainability and to ensure a healthier planet for future generations.
The Chemical Engineering major offers a highly multidisciplinary education, drawing from subjects including mathematics, computational tools, chemistry, biochemistry, life sciences, and chemical engineering. The broad range of subjects taught, and the leadership skills you will learn in co-operating with students and professionals from many disciplines, is the unique strength of this chemical engineering programme.
In this degree programme, you will:
- gain a broad understanding of math and programming fundamentals to build your engineering skills on.
- build a strong foundation in chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry to deepen in your master’s studies.
- learn to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment to work on societal challenges. Throughout several courses you will work, discuss, and swap knowledge and ideas with students from other programmes like business, arts and science.
- master the fundamentals of sustainable processes in bioproducts and biotechnology.
- learn critical thinking, project management and laboratory skills.
By the time you graduate, doors will be open to many career opportunities across applied engineering, management, and research. In fact, you will be prepared for jobs that may not even exist today – including one you create yourself in your own business or at a startup.