The Department of Chemical Engineering is committed to excellence in education, research, innovation, and societal contribution. In cooperation with the University’s Quality Assurance Unit and the competent institutional bodies, the Department aligns its Quality Policy with the overall Quality Policy of the University and with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG). Within this framework, and in full consistency with the objectives of the ADRION Programme and its Project Support Platform (ADRION PSP), the Department ensures that quality assurance is an integral and continuous component of its academic, research, and administrative operations.
The mission of the Department is the production and dissemination of knowledge in the science and practice of Chemical Engineering and the education of students from undergraduate to advanced postgraduate levels. The Department pursues academic excellence and is committed to the principles of meritocracy, transparency, academic integrity, and consistency within a creative and research-oriented academic environment. It seeks to cultivate scientific curiosity, critical thinking, innovation, and professional responsibility among its students while maintaining high ethical and academic standards.
The Joint Transnational Master in Renewable Energy constitutes a strategic academic initiative of the Department of Chemical Engineering within the broader framework of European cooperation and ADRION PSP objectives. The Joint Transnational Master in Renewable Energy is designed to provide advanced interdisciplinary education in renewable energy technologies, sustainable energy systems, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. It promotes academic mobility, cross-border collaboration, and shared educational standards among partner institutions. The Programme strengthens the international dimension of the Department, enhances its extroversion, and contributes to the development of highly qualified specialists capable of addressing global energy challenges.
The programme is structured according to clearly defined learning outcomes aligned with national and European qualification frameworks and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). It integrates theoretical instruction, laboratory training, computational modelling, and research-oriented project work. Particular emphasis is placed on sustainable energy technologies, green engineering principles, energy systems analysis, and innovation-driven solutions. Students develop advanced technical knowledge, analytical and critical thinking skills, research competence, teamwork capacity, and the ability to communicate scientific results effectively in international environments.
In alignment with ADRION PSP strategic priorities, the Department integrates digital transformation, modernization, and regional cooperation into its long-term development strategy. ADRION PSP actions support institutional sustainability beyond the duration of funded projects by embedding innovative methodologies, digital infrastructure, and collaborative educational models into regular academic operations. Through joint academic activities, shared expertise, mobility schemes, and research partnerships within theADRION region, the Department enhances knowledge exchange and strengthens its international academic profile.
All partners recognize that digital and distance education constitute essential components of contemporary higher education. The Programme is designed in a way that ensures that blended and distance learning activities maintain academic standards equivalent to traditional face-to-face delivery. Digital courses are designed with clearly defined modules and learning outcomes, supported by structured educational materials, interactive learning activities, and transparent assessment procedures. Secure online evaluation methods are implemented to safeguard academic integrity, while diversified assessment approaches ensure fairness and reliability. Students enrolled in digital or blended formats have access to academic advising, digital library resources, virtual laboratory demonstrations where applicable, and technical support services. Academic staff are encouraged to continuously develop their digital pedagogical competencies and adopt innovative educational technologies that enhance learning effectiveness.
Quality assurance procedures described in the University’s Quality Manual are implemented at the Departmental and programme levels with appropriate specialization and systematic monitoring. All quality processes are subject to periodic review and internal evaluation in cooperation with the institutional Quality Assurance Unit. Annual evaluation, stakeholder feedback, and evidence-based decision-making support continuous improvement and transparency.
Moreover, the Programme has established a Quality Assurance Committee. The Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) shall advise the Programme Committee on matters related to the implementation and impact of the Programme. The Committee shall conduct the academic and scientific evaluation of the Programme and provide an independent benchmark against national and international standards. In addition, each partner university shall apply its own internal quality assurance system in accordance with its national regulations.
As stated in the Partnership Aggreement, “all parties agree to cooperate fully in all aspects of the preparation, delivery and quality assurance of the Programme…” and “shall commit themselves …. to the maintenance of the quality and standards of the Programme”.