# Technische Chemie (Technical Chemistry)

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# Technische Chemie (Technical Chemistry)

In the Bachelor's Programme “Technische Chemie” (hereafter: Technical Chemistry), you acquire fundamental knowledge of chemistry, practical skills for working in a chemical laboratory, an understanding of the implementation of chemical processes on an industrial scale and the related regulatory and operational frameworks, as well as general scientific and technical knowledge and skills that can be applied beyond the field of chemistry.

The programme covers the following subject areas:

- **Scientific foundations** (Mathematics, Physics)
- **Fundamentals of chemistry** (Principles of Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Solid-State Chemistry, Biochemistry)
- **Chemical technologies** (Chemical Technology of Organic Substances, Chemical Technology of Inorganic Substances, Biotechnology, Technical Electrochemistry)
- **Process engineering** (Chemical, Thermal, and Mechanical Process Engineering)

### Key Facts and Related Fields of Study

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| Degree programme code | UE 033 290 - Technische Chemie (Technical Chemistry) |
| Related fields of study | UE 033 273 - [Chemical and Process Engineering](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/master-programmes/chemical-and-process-engineering)  UE 033 266 - [Environmental Engineering](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/master-programmes/environmental-engineering) |
| Duration of the degree programme | 6 semesters |
| Credits | 180 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (BSc) |
| Recommended semester plan | [Technical Chemistry](https://tiss.tuwien.ac.at/curriculum/public/curriculumSemester.xhtml?dswid=8701&dsrid=661&le=false&semester=YEAR&semesterCode=2025W&key=37748) |

Key Facts and Related Fields of Study

## Programme-PRe-Phase

There is no selection procedure for the Bachelor's degree programme in Technical Chemistry. Instead, before being admitted, you must engage with the contents of the programme as part of the so-called [Study Preparation and Reflection Phase](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/bachelor-programmes/technical-chemistry/programme-pre-phase) (Programme-PRe-Phase).

## Self-Assessment

The self-assessment is a mandatory component of the Programme-PRe-Phase. You may also complete the [self-assessment](https://studienwahl.tuwien.ac.at/index.htm) independently of the Programme-PRe-Phase (e.g., beforehand) for the purpose of self-reflection. After completing the self-assessment, you will receive an enrolment code. If you decide to apply for the selected degree programme, you do not need to complete the assessment again; you only need to upload the enrolment code you received within your Programme-PRe-Phase.

## Further Information

### Which skills are needed for academic success?

You should be interested in and enjoy the production and characterisation of substances and materials, as well as experimental work. Although manual dexterity, computer skills and foreign language skills are of advantage, they are not required from the outset. A three-day orientation course for new students, including two full days in the laboratory, will be offered starting on 1 October.

### What can I do with my degree?

Graduates are acquainted with practical work in chemical laboratories, as well as with the underlying theoretical principles and fundamental chemical concepts. They have mastered the technical terminology and are familiar with important methods used in this field. They understand the fundamental properties that characterise matter and how it can be transformed. They can develop, apply and evaluate methods for synthesising and characterising substances, and understand how to specifically influence chemical reactions and equilibria.

There are currently just under 4,000 chemists employed in Austria. This number increases by 2 to 3% every year. Unemployment rates are very low. Around half of our graduates work in application-oriented professions, a quarter in science (research and development), and the remaining quarter in multidisciplinary roles requiring additional relevant knowledge alongside chemistry. Therefore, good career opportunities exist not only in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, but also in metalworking, ceramics, energy, the environment, and the public sector, including government agencies and offices.

### Advanced master's programmes

After completing your bachelor's degree in Technical Chemistry at TU Wien, you can choose one of the following master's programmes to deepen your expertise:

- UE 066 453 - Master's Programme [Biomedical Engineering](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/master-programmes/biomedical-engineering) (English-taught, interfaculty)
- UE 066 658 - Master's Programme [Chemistry and Technology of Materials](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/master-programmes/chemistry) (German-taught, interuniversity)
- UE 066 646 - Master's Programme [Computational Science and Engineering](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/master-programmes/computational-science-and-engineering) (English-taught, interfaculty)
- UE 066 652 - Master's Programme [Green Chemistry](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/master-programmes/chemistry) (English-taught, interuniversity)
- UE 066 434 - Master's Programme [Material Sciences](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/master-programmes/material-sciences) (German-taught, interfaculty)
- UE 066 490 - Master's Programme [Technical Chemistry](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/master-programmes/chemistry) (English-taught)

**Admission to the following degree programmes is also possible, subject to mandatory supplementary examinations:**

- UE 066 473 - Master's Programme [Chemical and Process Engineering for Sustainable Production](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/master-programmes/chemical-and-process-engineering) (German-taught, interfaculty)
- UE 066 566 - Master's Programme [Environmental Engineering](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/master-programmes/environmental-engineering) (German-taught, interfaculty)

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Technical Chemistry at TU Wien

## Admission to a Bachelor's Programme

For information on admission to the programme, please visit the [Admission to Bachelor's Programmes](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/admission/bachelors-programmes) page.

## Questions?

### Student Union

Student Union Technical Chemistry

Getreidemarkt 9\
Geniegebäude, ground floor\
1060 Wien

Phone: [+43 1 58801 49547](tel:+4315880149547) or [+43 1 58801 49548](tel:+4315880149548)\
[office@fsch.at](#) \
[Website of the Student Union](http://www.fsch.at)

### Dean's Office of the Faculty of Technical Chemistry

Getreidemarkt 9\
1060 Wien

Phone: [+43 1 58801 15001](tel:+4315880115001)\
dektch@mail.tuwien.ac.at\
[Website of the Dean's office](https://www.tuwien.at/en/tch/tch-student-services)

### Dean of Academic Affairs

Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.

**Peter Gärtner**

### Vice Dean of Academic Affairs

Senior Scientist Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.

**Bettina Mihalyi-Schneider**

## Admission to a Bachelor's Programme

For information on admission to the programme, please visit the [Admission to Bachelor's Programmes](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/admission/bachelors-programmes) page.

## Questions?

### Student Union

Student Union Technical Chemistry

Getreidemarkt 9\
Geniegebäude, ground floor\
1060 Wien

Phone: [+43 1 58801 49547](tel:+4315880149547) or [+43 1 58801 49548](tel:+4315880149548)\
[office@fsch.at](#) \
[Website of the Student Union](http://www.fsch.at)

### Dean's Office of the Faculty of Technical Chemistry

Getreidemarkt 9\
1060 Wien

Phone: [+43 1 58801 15001](tel:+4315880115001)\
dektch@mail.tuwien.ac.at\
[Website of the Dean's office](https://www.tuwien.at/en/tch/tch-student-services)

### Dean of Academic Affairs

Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.

**Peter Gärtner**

### Vice Dean of Academic Affairs

Senior Scientist Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.

**Bettina Mihalyi-Schneider**