Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Environmental Engineering Sciences offers students the opportunity to specialize in one of five areas of study, preparing them for the challenges of environmental protection and sustainable resource management. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental engineering principles, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to develop innovative solutions to environmental problems.

Program Structure

The program consists of a general area for environmental engineering sciences, a compulsory area, and an elective area. The elective area allows students to choose from a wide range of modules, enabling them to create a personalized profile that suits their interests and career goals.

Admission Requirements

• A first degree from a recognized university
• Proof of language proficiency in German
• Fulfillment of the subject-specific admission requirements as specified in the examination regulations

Program Details

Duration and Credits

• Duration: 4 semesters
• Credits: 120 ECTS

Language

• German

Specializations

The program offers five specializations:

• Energy and Environment in Civil Engineering
• Urban Water Management
• Water Management
• Environmental Process Engineering
• Recycling

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program will be qualified to work in a variety of fields, including:

• Development of technical solutions for efficient and sustainable resource management
• Planning, implementation, and management of complex facilities
• Environmental impact assessment and risk management
• Sanitation of contaminated environmental compartments
• Planning of infrastructure

Faculty and Department

The program is offered by the Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Department of Raw Materials and Waste Management in the Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering.

Study Advice

• Advice for school students and prospective students
• Study advice for students
• Subject-specific study advice
• Student representation (Fachschaften)
• Overview: Advice and support at RWTH Aachen University

Formalities

• Legally binding information on starting studies in the first semester (pdf: 832kb)
• Legally binding information on starting studies in higher semesters (pdf: 268kb)

Information Before Starting Studies

• Pre-courses
• Introductory events

International Prospective Students

• International prospective students

Module Handbook and Examination Regulations

The module handbook provides an overview of all modules in the program, while the examination regulations govern study objectives, study requirements, study sequence, and examinations.

Contact

For more information, please contact the faculty or department offering the program.