This master’s programme focuses on understanding environmental quality and developing technologies to protect and restore it. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, drawing on foundations from civil and chemical engineering as well as microbiology, hydrology and chemistry. That mix gives you a broad toolkit for diagnosing environmental problems and designing technical solutions, while the programme’s flexible structure allows it to accommodate students from a variety of academic backgrounds.
In recognition of the technical and interpersonal demands of today’s global labour market, the course includes non-technical compulsory elective modules—covering business and management topics, humanities and soft skills—so graduates leave with both strong engineering know‑how and complementary professional competencies. This combination prepares you for roles that require technical expertise plus project management, communication and leadership abilities.
If you want to add a formal business qualification, there is an option to combine this degree with a part‑time MBA in Technology Management offered by the Northern Institute of Technology Management (NIT). By completing both programmes, you can earn two master’s degrees concurrently, widening your career pathways to roles that bridge engineering and business.
Key facts / applicant requirements
This master’s curriculum places strong emphasis on teaching the methodology and logic of engineering—what the program calls "learning to think." A robust theoretical foundation in environmental engineering principles is combined with problem-solving training so you can adapt to fast technological change. The course also encourages independent judgement and the ability to learn and work autonomously, preparing you to take technical decisions in complex, real-world contexts.
Practical application is woven into the program through laboratory work, internships, applied projects and the master’s thesis. From early on you will be invited to join research and development projects, enabling hands-on experience and smoothing the transition to professional work or doctoral research. The program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and international teamwork, so you will regularly work with peers from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.
The standard duration is two years. The first year focuses on lectures, exercises and lab classes to build core knowledge and technical skills. In the third semester you complete a project plus either a subject-specific seminar or a process-design course, emphasizing design, communication and project management abilities. The program culminates in a six-month master’s thesis in the fourth semester, where you apply research methods and engineering practice to a substantial, independent problem.
Program structure and core requirements
This master’s program requires that applicants hold a completed undergraduate degree in a closely related field. The admissions committee expects a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or an equivalent qualification from an accredited institution; equivalency of international degrees will be assessed during application review.
In addition to a relevant degree, applicants must meet subject-specific entry requirements. The committee will review your academic background to confirm you have covered the core subject areas needed for advanced study in environmental engineering; you may be asked to supply detailed course descriptions or syllabi if clarification is needed.
Strong academic performance at the undergraduate level is essential. The program seeks candidates with very good grades and a record of solid academic achievement—applicants should be prepared to submit official transcripts and any documentation the university requests to demonstrate their prior performance and degree equivalency.
Admission requirements (summary)
Note: Consult the program’s official admissions webpage for details on how equivalency is determined and which supporting documents to provide.
Winter Semester (International)
1 March 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
1 March 2026
Graduates are prepared for technical and managerial roles across sectors concerned with environmental protection and resource management, including environmental engineering consultancies, water and wastewater utilities, waste management companies, regulatory authorities and research institutions. The combination of technical depth and non-technical electives (business, management and soft skills) also opens pathways into project management, sustainability roles in industry and consultancy.
Students who combine the Master’s with the NIT part-time MBA gain broader business and leadership skills, improving prospects for senior or cross-functional positions. The programme’s strong research links also make it a suitable foundation for those wishing to pursue doctoral study.