Sustainable Textiles M.Eng.

In this Master's program, you will gain deeper knowledge about the challenges of the global textile industry today. It is about the quality of renewable and petrochemical based materials, responsible production and environmental production, legal regulation and labour rights.It is about about achieving transparency in the complex global value chain in order to create the future textile industry. 

During your studies, you will acquire the skills needed to create (more) sustainable processes in textile chemistry, optimize production processes and conduct research on innovative fibres and finishings.  

With this Master’s program, you 

• gain a deep understanding of the global challenges of the textile industry, 
• develop sustainable solutions and
• implement and evaluate them in interdisciplinary teams.

In addition, you benefit from

• an innovative and diverse mix of teaching methods - practical lab work, virtual learning, blended learning, and case studies besides regular lectures
• a perfect interdisciplinary toolbox of knowledge and skills in responsible production, environmental protection and labour rights
• development of your intercultural competence
• excellent career perspectives

As a graduate, you ... 

• have excellent career opportunities, both in Germany and abroad
• you are qualified for a variety of interesting positions in the global textile value chain, such as:
  • Research & development (R&D) in the textile chemistry industry
  • Project manager or leading position in research and sustainability teams in textile industry (brand, retail, manufacturing, production)
  • Project manager or leading position in development department in institutions/ organizations (governmental or nongovernmental)
  • Cooperative PhD

You are ready to work as

• Head of Quality Assurance in textile industry or textile chemistry industry
• Research and Development Manager
• Quality Manager/ Certification officer
• Technical Advisor
• Compliance Manager

The Master’s program is based on a hands-on, interdisciplinary concept. Current topics like circular economy, materials made from renewable sources, and resource efficient processes are interconnected with classic technologies applied in textile production and textile chemistry. In addition, digitalization, innovation and international legal requirements for the textile value chain are considered.

Theory and practical training are closely connected. Our campus Münchberg is excellently equipped:  on an area of over 5,500 m2, weaving, braiding, nonwovens and knitting pilot plants as well as laboratories for pre-treatment, dyeing, chemical finishing and testing of textiles are available.

Semester 1 and 2: Practice-oriented theory

• Textile Technology / Textile Chemistry 
  • Advanced Textile Production
  • Advanced Textile Chemistry
  • Effect and Process Auxiliaries
  • Resource Efficient Application Technologies

• Management / International Law
  • Legal Framework and Digitalization of the Textile Value Chain
  • Sustainable Project Management

• Sustainability and Renewable Products
  • Circular Economy/ Certificates and Eco Labels
  • Sustainable Functionalization and Surface Modification of Textiles
  • Renewable Products for the Textile Industry (Fibers, Auxiliaries, Dyestuffs)

• Electives (choose one)
  • Project Simulation
  • Sustainable Products for Medical or Hygienic End-Use
  • Simulation and Optimization

Semester 3: Internship

• practical work-experience 
• Master‘s thesis with a company

Academic requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or similar  in engineering or natural sciences providing sufficient knowledge in textile technology and textile chemistry from an accredited university, at least 210 ECTS or equivalent (depending on home country); minimum grade 2,5 according to the German grading system

• Sufficient knowledge means that you achieved at least  60 credits (or their equivalent) in textile technology and 20 credits in (textile) chemistry during your first degree

• Applicants with less than 210 credits (ECTS) will be accepted but have to gain the missing credits by attending appropriate modules at Hof University. In this case,  please calculate an additional (fourth) semester.

Language requirements

• Proof of English language proficiency by either of the following options:
  • TOEFL minimum 90
  • IELTS 6.5 or above 

• Proof of basic German language skills for applicants from abroad (Certificate for minimum level A1 according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR))

All applications must be submitted online via our online application portal Primuss. If you acquired your university entrance certificate abroad, uni-assist must assess the certificate before you can send it to Hof University. We advise you to send your documents to uni-assist at least 4 weeks before the application deadline at Hof University.

The application period for

• winter semester is between April 15 and May 31.

• summer semester is between November 05 and November 30.

The admission committee intensively validates all applications and decides about the final admission. You will receive your Admission Letter approx. 4 weeks after the application deadline.

If you have any questions concerning the application process, please contactadmission(at)hof-university.de.