MSc in Environmental Engineering

Program Overview

The MSc in Environmental Engineering program equips graduates with comprehensive knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental threats. Through a combination of scientific, ecological, engineering, economic, and management principles, students develop proficiency in design, modeling, and simulation software, preparing them for careers in environmental consulting, engineering, waste management, and policy. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, research, and practical projects, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the challenges of environmental protection and sustainability.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The MSc in Environmental Engineering program aims to train graduates with the comprehensive knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental threats.
Graduates will be equipped to design and manage environmental damage control projects, employing the latest scientific, ecological, engineering, economic, and management principles. Moreover, they will possess proficiency in informatics, design, modeling, and simulation software.
• Objectives:
• To provide students with up-to-date scientific, ecological, engineering, economic, and management knowledge
• To enable students to identify and assess existing and potential environmental threats
• To train students in the prevention or reduction of environmental damage
• To equip students with the skills to prepare and manage damage control projects
• To empower students with the expertise to provide complex engineering and scientific design and analytical procedures based on their up-to-date knowledge of informatics
• To impart knowledge and skills in the application of adequate technological solutions to prevent environmental pollution
• To train students in the engineering design and management tasks in the field of waste processing and recycling
• To enable students to optimize environmental technologies and environmental impacts
• To prepare students for doctoral studies

Outline:

First Semester

• Environmental Ecology: Examines the principles and processes of ecology, focusing on environmental issues.
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics: Explores the fundamentals of fluid mechanics in the context of environmental applications.
• Geographic Information Systems: Introduces the concepts and techniques of geographic information systems (GIS) for environmental data analysis and management.
• Environmental Chemistry: Studies the chemical processes and interactions within the environment.
• Landscape History: Examines the historical development and evolution of landscapes.
• English for Special Purposes: Environmental Engineering I: Develops specialized English language proficiency for environmental engineering professionals.
• Elective Course: Students can choose one elective course from a list of approved options.

Second Semester

• Eco-Energetics: Analyzes the principles and applications of energy in ecological systems.
• Environmental Impact Assessment and Performance Evaluation: Studies the methods and techniques for assessing the environmental impacts of projects and evaluating their performance.
• Global Environmental Systems: Explores the global environmental systems and their interactions with human activities.
• Chemometrics: Applies statistical methods to chemical data for environmental analysis and interpretation.
• Remote Sensing for Environmental Applications: Utilizes remote sensing technologies for environmental monitoring and assessment.
• English for Special Purposes: Environmental Engineering II: Further develops specialized English language proficiency for environmental engineering professionals.
• Elective Course: Students can choose one elective course from a list of approved options.

Third Semester

• Landscape Management and Protection: Studies the principles and practices of landscape management and protection.
• Climate Risk Assessment: Assesses the risks and impacts of climate change on the environment.
• Applied Environmental Statistics: Applies statistical methods to environmental data analysis and interpretation.
• Treatment Wetlands: Examines the design and application of treatment wetlands for wastewater treatment and environmental restoration.
• Complex Project Work: Involves group work on a complex environmental engineering project.
• Thesis Writing: Students begin working on their master's thesis.
• Professional Practice: Provides practical experience in the field of environmental engineering.

Fourth Semester

• Ecotoxicology: Studies the effects of toxic substances on ecosystems and human health.
• European Environmental Law and Politics: Examines the legal and policy frameworks for environmental protection in Europe.
• Environmental and Quality Management Systems: Introduces the principles and practices of environmental and quality management systems.
• Environmental Modelling: Applies mathematical and computational models to simulate and predict environmental processes.
• Biological Survey and Monitoring: Studies the methods and techniques for biological surveys and monitoring.
• Life Cycle Assessment: Analyzes the environmental impacts of products and services throughout their life cycle.
• Thesis Writing: Students complete their master's thesis.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The program employs a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including exams, mid-term grades, signatures, and project work.
• Criteria: The assessment criteria vary depending on the course and assignment, but generally include accuracy, completeness, clarity, and originality.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, field trips, and project work.
• Faculty: The program is taught by experienced faculty members with expertise in environmental engineering and related fields.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes hands-on learning and provides opportunities for students to engage in research and practical projects.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a wide range of fields, including:
• Environmental consulting
• Environmental engineering
• Waste management
• Water resources management
• Environmental policy
• academia
• Opportunities: Graduates are well-prepared for both technical and managerial roles in the environmental sector.
• Outcomes: The program has a strong track record of producing graduates who are successful in their careers and contribute to the advancement of environmental protection and sustainability.

Tuition fee: 2750 USD / semester