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Environmental Engineering (B.Eng.)

Are you interested in environmental protection and looking for a scientific and technical degree programme? You've come to the right place!

What is environmental engineering?

Environmental engineering helps companies to work sustainably and economically through innovative technology. The focus here is on resource conservation, the generation of renewable energy, the recycling of materials and the preservation of biological diversity.

Due to the profiling, the focus is either on geotechnical engineering or environmental and recycling technology.

Fields of work

With a degree in environmental engineering, you can work in the planning, development and implementation of sustainable technologies and concepts. You will optimise recycling processes, analyse environmental pollution and develop solutions for the protection of water, soil and air.

In companies, engineering offices or public administration, you will support projects for resource conservation, environmental impact assessments and sustainable infrastructure. Your work may focus on the development of new processes for the circular economy, the use of environmentally friendly technologies or the monitoring of environmental regulations.

In research and development, you will have the opportunity to design innovative materials and sustainable production processes. With your knowledge, you will actively contribute to solving global environmental problems and shaping a future that conserves resources.

UEN at a glance

Study programmeInfo
Short description:UEN
Academic degree:Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Standard period of study / scope of services:7 semesters / 210 ECTS credits i
Teaching language:German
Study format:StudiumPraxis, StudiumPraxisPLUS, full-time
Study start:

Winter term

Pre-internship:

Not required (full-time), individual counselling (Studium Praxis Plus)

Application period:

online from 1 April

Admission restriction:

none

Admission requirements:

General higher education entrance qualification, subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Tuition fees:none

Are you interested in environmental protection and are you looking for a technical degree programme with a scientific focus? Then the Environmental Engineering degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is just right for you. Here you can expect a practical education that not only provides you with theoretical knowledge, but also offers you numerous opportunities to apply it directly in modern, well-equipped laboratories. Exciting internships and practice-orientated courses will give you valuable insights into the application of environmental engineering processes.

On field trips, you will familiarise yourself with large-scale plants and see first-hand how resource-saving technologies work in practice. The degree programme is technically demanding and prepares you to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future. After graduating, you will have a wide range of career prospects, be it in engineering offices, resource management companies, research institutions or public administration. With your knowledge, you can actively contribute to making our environment more efficient and advancing sustainable technologies.

It is a degree programme with a clear engineering and technical focus. The two specialisations Geotechnical Engineering and Environmental and Recycling Engineering represent the main directions in the investigation, identification and remediation of environmental problems.

In the Environmental and Recycling Technology specialisation as an engineering discipline encompasses process engineering, physical, biological, chemical and thermal material conversions as well as their synthesis into process sequences and apparatus and plant construction. It is used both in the production of industrial goods and in the recycling of materials. Process engineering is characterised by a scientific approach.

In the Geotechnics specialisation The basic methods of civil engineering are taught in relation to the special requirements of construction in soil and rock. Starting from engineering geology, approaches to the planning and realisation of geotechnical structures are developed, taking into account mathematical-physical relationships. The course is characterised by a strong connection to real projects.

The additional interdisciplinary programme (economics, law, foreign languages) guarantees a competent and career-orientated profile as a Bachelor of Engineering.

The ideal applicant will have a general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or technical college entrance qualification and be interested in environmental and climate protection, environmentally friendly planning and the sustainable development of our immediate environment from a technical perspective.

As a graduate of the Environmental Engineering degree programme, you will have numerous career prospects in a forward-looking field:

  • Consultancy and consulting companyin which you develop sustainable concepts for environmental and resource management
  • International and national resource management companiesthat promote innovative recycling processes and resource-saving production methods
  • Construction and implementation companiesin which you are involved in environmentally friendly construction projects and sustainable infrastructures
  • Engineering offices for planning, project planning and project developmentwho develop sustainable solutions for technical challenges
  • Process and environmental engineering companies as well as project planning and plant constructionwhere you develop and implement innovative environmental technologies
  • Public institutions of municipalities, federal states and the federal governmentin which you plan, support and implement environmental concepts
  • Public and private research institutionsin which you work on new technologies and resource-saving processes
  • Authorisation and control authoritiesresponsible for compliance with environmental standards and sustainable development

This degree programme will qualify you for a dynamic and versatile professional field in which you can play an active role in shaping a sustainable future.

When applying for a Bachelor's degree programme, you must upload a simple copy of your higher education entrance qualification (Abitur certificate or other suitable certificates in pdf format) after registering in the applicant portal.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), state-recognised and accredited

The regulations for your degree programme, published in the Official announcements of the HSN:

Note:
Semester details apply to first-time enrolments from this date (e.g. valid for first-time enrolment from winter semester 2020/2021)

Study programme with in-depth practice

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Environmental engineering

The practical study model combines the Advantages of an academic degree programme with the benefits of in-depth practical phases in a company. In the Praxis PLUS model, even more content can be customised in consultation with the company.

Every Bachelor's and Master's degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences can be studied on a regular or dual basis.

Dual study programmes offer many advantages: While you study, you gain practical experience in business and industry at the same time. This gives you a concrete perspective of what your professional career could look like after graduation at an early stage. The company training allowance will provide you with financial support from the start of your studies. The Nordhausen region offers enormous growth potential and creative opportunities for young professionals.

The combination of professional experience in a well-known company and completing an accredited degree programme makes your degree individual and unique. With a degree from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, you will receive a degree from an internationally recognised university. This benefits students and companies alike.

Graduates of this practice-intensive degree programme have a high-quality academic degree (Bachelor) and tailor-made content from the company. This means you are theoretically and practically fit for entry into the company.

Why you should study Environmental engineering at HSN:

Practical training

  • Interdisciplinary combination of engineering fundamentals with environmental and recycling technology and geotechnics
  • Numerous laboratory practicals and excursions for practical learning
  • Close cooperation with regional companies for valuable practical experience

✅ Personal support & optimal learning conditions

  • Small learning groups for individualised support
  • Committed professors with a high level of practical relevance
  • State-of-the-art laboratories and teaching buildings on a green campus

✅ Outstanding career opportunities

  • Wide range of applications in industry, research and public institutions
  • Future-orientated course content with a focus on sustainability and environmental protection
  • High demand for specialists in the fields of recycling, geotechnics and environmental management

✅ Attractive place to study

  • Idyllic campus on the southern edge of the Harz Mountains with a high quality of life
  • Short distances between teaching buildings, laboratories and accommodation
  • Diverse leisure opportunities in nature and a lively student life

This degree programme will provide you with a sound education in a forward-looking field - practical, sustainable and with excellent career prospects! 🚀

Contact

It's easy to secure your place on your desired degree programme online!

Our Campus Management System HISinOne makes it possible:

Simply upload all your application documents in PDF format to the relevant fields in the online portal.
And if you still need to submit something, that is No problem! You can easily send missing documents by e-mail to our Study Service Centre:
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We know that student budgets are often tight. That's why we want to reassure you right away: At our university there are No tuition fees!

To support you in financing your studies, we provide you with the following information at BAföG helpful tips on how to apply and ensure that your application is complete. You will also find important contacts there.
We want to support and encourage particularly talented and motivated students.

Under Scholarships you will find information on various scholarship programmes. There are also other funding options, such as the 'StudiumThüringenPlus' study start-up grant, parental funding, child benefit and the opportunity to earn your own money through a student job.

Unlike at a university, you will receive more support in your learning process at our university. We provide learning objective control questions, enable you to deepen your knowledge through exercises and also facilitate a great deal of interaction in lectures and seminars. These are big differences to courses with >300 students.

Do you have general questions about studying or need help with your application?

Your Study Service Centre (SSZ) is there for you!

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