Joint Master’s Programme in Chemical and Biochemical Process Technology

Yes. CBPT welcomes applicants from a range of relevant disciplines, including biotechnology, chemistry, environmental engineering, food science, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, and related fields. The suitability of your academic background will be assessed as part of the selection process.

Yes. You may apply while completing your Bachelor’s degree, provided that you obtain your degree before the start of the CBPT programme admission process.

Applications are evaluated by the Joint Academic Committee (JAC). Selection is based on the relevance of the applicant’s academic background, academic performance, motivation, and an online interview assessing professional knowledge and communication skills. A ranked list and a reserve list are published following the evaluation process. 

Yes. The Joint Master’s Degree awarded upon successful completion of the programme is recognised as an official Master’s qualification in Romania, Spain, and France, and within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

CBPT is a full-time programme. It runs over two academic years, with 120 ECTS credits across four semesters. Students follow a mandatory mobility path and study at all three partner universities: TUIASI, UNIOVI and URN. Because of this integrated structure, the programme is not designed as a part-time study option.

Applications for the first CBPT cohort (Academic Year 2026/2027) will take place in two stages. Pre-registration (Expression of Interest) will be open from 16 June to 5 July 2026, followed by the formal application period. Please refer to the Application Calendar above for the complete admission timeline and important deadlines.

Yes. Applicants may apply to more than one INGENIUM programme, provided they meet the eligibility requirements and application deadlines for each programme. However, if admitted to multiple programmes, students will ultimately need to choose one offer and complete the corresponding enrolment procedures. 

All applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency at a minimum B2 level by submitting a recognized language certificate. However, if English is your native language, proof of English as your first language may be accepted instead of a formal certificate.

For clarification on accepted documentation, please contact the TUIASI International Office or the CBPT Programme Coordinator before submitting your application.

Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application shortly after the evaluation process is completed. For the first CBPT cohort (2026/2027), the preliminary ranked list of admitted candidates is expected to be published on 14 September 2026, followed by the final admission results on 16 September 2026. Please refer to the Application Calendar for the most up-to-date timeline and important deadlines.

No. Although the CBPT programme follows a distributed fee structure across the partner universities, students benefit from a coordinated payment process and do not need to arrange separate payments with each institution. Admission fees and tuition fees may vary depending on the study location and applicable regulations.

Fees are normally paid at the beginning of each academic year (October), according to the fee structure applicable to that stage of the programme. In special circumstances, payment in installments may be possible. 

Please refer to the Fees and Funding section above for detailed information on the applicable fees.

Yes. While fees are normally paid at the beginning of each academic year, payment in installments may be possible in special circumstances. Students who require this option are encouraged to contact the TUIASI admissions team as early as possible to discuss the available arrangements. 

The cost of living varies depending on your accommodation choices and personal lifestyle. The figures below provide an indicative minimal monthly budget based on typical student expenses in each study location.

The scholarship of up to €20 000 over two years is a contribution towards travel and living expenses. Whether it covers all costs will depend on your personal circumstances and lifestyle. The living costs table in the question above gives indicative minimal monthly figures for each city to help you plan.

Recipients of the INGENIUM scholarship are not eligible for Erasmus+ KA131 mobility grants for the same periods or other Erasmus+ grants.

However, other funding schemes may apply for students from disadvantaged backgrounds . Check with the JAC if you are thinking about applying to any other funding.

No, CBPT is not available as an online or distance-learning programme. Students are expected to participate in the mandatory in-person study periods and mobility activities that form an integral part of the programme. 

Some courses may include online or digital learning components, but these do not replace the mandatory in-person study periods. Although exceptions may be considered for students who, despite reasonable support measures, are unable to undertake physical mobility due to significant barriers, including economic, social, health-related, disability, caring responsibilities, or legal constraints, as well as unforeseen or exceptional circumstances beyond their control that make travel legally impossible, life-threatening, or physically prevented. In such cases, virtual mobility may be permitted, but cannot exceed 60% of the total mobility period.

Mobility is a mandatory part of the CBPT programme. Students are expected to study at all three partner universities as part of the integrated curriculum: the first semester at TUIASI (Romania), the second semester at UNIOVI (Spain), and the third semester at URN (France).

During the fourth semester, students complete a mandatory internship and prepare their Master’s thesis at one of the partner universities or industrial partners, in accordance with the programme framework and academic arrangements. Extraordinary exceptions may be considered.

For the first CBPT cohort (Academic Year 2026/2027), only European students are eligible for admission and therefore no visa is required to study in Romania, Spain, or France as part of the programme. 

From the second cohort onward, students from non-EU countries will also be eligible to apply. As all three partner countries are part of the Schengen Area, non-EU students will generally be required to obtain a national long-stay visa (Type D), issued by Romania, as the primary country of residence within the programme. As the programme extends over 24 months, students may need to renew their visa or apply for a residence permit for the second year of study. The programme will provide guidance on this process. For specific questions regarding visa requirements, please contact the TUIASI International Office .

Partner universities will provide support and guidance for finding accommodation in each study location. This may include information about university residences, where available, as well as other local housing options.

Practical details will be shared with admitted students before each mobility period, together with other pre-arrival information.

Key dates and deadlines related to admissions, application results, enrolment, and the start of the programme are available in the Application Calendar section above. Applicants are encouraged to consult it regularly, as updates may be communicated throughout the admission process. 

If exceptional circumstances arise, such as personal or medical reasons that affect your ability to continue your studies as planned, you should contact the programme coordinators as soon as possible.

Each case will be assessed individually, taking into account the regulations of the partner universities and the specific circumstances involved, with the aim of identifying the most appropriate solution and support measures.