Environmental Engineering - Resources and Environment Track
(Master of Science, Double Degree)
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Part-time study is optional.
German HZB: none
International application: English C1
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Stay abroad possible, but not obligatory.
Short Description
Whether natural disasters and climate change, raw material shortages or disturbed ecosystems – the challenges of protecting the environment and our resources are global in scale. The “Resources and Environment” track in the master’s degree programme in Environmental Engineering therefore focuses on forward-looking environmental scientific and technical solutions as well as the sustainable use of finite resources in an international context. The track can be studied entirely in English.
“Resources and Environment” offers you a unique combination of key content from the specialist disciplines of civil and environmental engineering, geodesy, mechanical engineering, and environmental and landscape planning. Your choice of specialisation, (optional) stay abroad, a practical project and topics such as green entrepreneurship will enable you to prepare specifically for a variety of career paths on the global labour market.
Another attractive option is to pursue the double degree with the renowned Tsinghua University in China: by completing a second master’s degree, you will acquire additional specialist qualifications while gaining an insight into the world of academia and work in China, establishing contacts and developing your intercultural skills in the process.
Course Content
- Environment
- Resources
- Circular Economy
- Water Resources Management
- Renewable Energies
- Hydrochemistry and -biology
- Meteorology and Climatology
- Hydrology
During the first two semesters, the track involves taking compulsory and elective modules that enable you to expand your specialist knowledge of engineering, mathematics and science. In the third semester, you choose a research-oriented (interdisciplinary) project or a practical project outside of the university to suit your strengths and future career plans. Students also have the option of studying abroad in the third semester. The fourth semester is mainly set aside for the completion of a master’s thesis
Besides gaining professional expertise, you will also learn the methods needed to solve engineering assignments effectively and in interdisciplinary contexts, and to analyse the results. During the programme, you will also develop the skills required to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation in an international environment.
- Creativity and imagination
- A keen sense of responsibility
- Assertiveness and eagerness to take decisions
- Enjoyment of technical, mathematical and scientific issues
- Knowledge of English
After graduating, a wide range of career opportunities will be open to you, especially on the international job market:
- Public sector (national and international specialist agencies)
- Consultant engineer (planner, environmental process engineer, project control)
- Research & development (industrial research, higher education institutions, research facilities)
- Industry (e.g. compliance officer / environmental officer, environmental engineer for aspects regarding REACH, emissions control officer, environmental process engineer)
- Utilities and waste management (e.g. water, waste water, recycling or energy management)
- Technical cooperation (GIZ)
- NGOs and environmental associations
Admission Requirements
For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:
Application Deadlines
First-year students from Germany and the EU
- June 1st – July 15th of the year for the winter semester
- December 1st – January 15th of the year for the summer semester
First-year students from non-EU countries (VPD from uni-assist is required)
- April 15th – May 31st of the year for the winter semester
- October 15th – November 30th of the previous year for the summer semester
Students resuming their studies and transfer students from Germany and the EU (application in a higher semester)
- June 1st – July 15th of the year for the winter semester
- December 1st – January 15th of the year for the summer semester
Students resuming their studies and transfer students from non-EU countries (application in a higher semester)
- April 15th – May 31st of the year for the winter semester
- October 15th – November 30th of the previous year for the summer semester
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Additional option: Double Degree with Tsinghua University, China
Double degree programme with Tsinghua University, China
The “Resources and Environment” specialisation enables you to add an international element to your studies: the double degree programme uniquely combines the strengths in research and teaching at Leibniz Universität Hannover and Tsinghua University in China. In addition to earning a Master’s degree at Leibniz University Hannover, you will be awarded a Master’s degree from Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School. Practical phases, language courses and intercultural training courses are all part of the curriculum. Thanks to the academic and practical experience you will gain in both Germany and China, you will have the special skills required to pursue a career in an international environment after completing your double degree.Procedure (standard course duration: 6 semesters):
If you are enrolled through Leibniz University, you will spend your first year in Hannover. In the second year, you transfer to Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, where you initially take modules. A practical phase offers you insights into the world of work in China. You write a master’s thesis at each of the two universities. The double degree programme has a winter intake. A separate application is required for admission to this programme. The deadline for applying for the double degree programme is November 30 for applicants from non-EU countries and on January 15 for applicants from EU countries.
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30167 Hannover
30167 Hannover
