Program Overview

Environmental Sciences and Engineering Program

The Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences and Engineering at EPFL prepares students for the multidisciplinary nature of environmental engineering problems and educates future engineers to address the complexities and uncertainties of natural and engineered systems. This program focuses on environmental engineering in natural systems where solutions must be developed under conditions of incomplete information, spatial heterogeneity, and uncertainty.

Program Objectives

The Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences and Engineering offers a wide range of courses grouped in four specializations:

• water resources and management (WRM)
• climate change anticipation and adaptation (CCAA)
• environmental sensing and computation (ESC)
• biological and chemical processes in environmental engineering (BCP)

It is also possible to follow a minor in one of the many domains in which environmental sciences are involved, such as urban planning and territorial development or energy.

Simplified Study Plan

The Master’s program consists of 120 ECTS credits.

Admission Criteria

This Master’s program is consecutive to a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences and Engineering obtained at EPFL. Non-EPFL degrees in the same field are eligible on the basis of an application dossier and must be accompanied by excellent academic records. EPFL Bachelor’s degrees in another related field of science, engineering, and architecture are also subject to a dossier-based analysis and are eligible if they are accompanied by excellent academic records. The acquisition of additional credits to fill any gaps may be required.

Teaching Languages

The program is taught in English and French. It is possible to complete this program in English entirely.

Diploma and Title Obtained

Upon completion of their Master’s curricula, students obtain an EPFL Master of Science MSc in Environmental Sciences and Engineering. The diploma also gives graduates the right to use the title of EPF qualified Engineer.