Environmental Protection
Introduction
The full-time master degree program Environmental Protection is offered at the Nuertingen campus and leads to the degree Master of Engineering (M.Eng.).
Under the administration of Nuertingen-Geislingen University and in cooperation with
- Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
- Reutlingen University
- HFT Stuttgart (Technical University)
this master course is offered as a joint degree program. Each of the universities contribute with their core competencies. Lectures take place on a daily rotating basis on the campus of the four participating universities.
The program is an outstanding example of a cooperation of universities in the region.
- 4 semester, praxis-oriented degree program (120 ECTS)
- consescutive master degree program
- For application with a bachelor degree in Natural Science, Engineering or Economics
- Language of instruction: German
Fast Facts
At a Glance
Degree:
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Duration of Studies:
4 semesters
Application Deadline FULL-TIME STUDENTS:
Admission Winter Semester: July 15th
Admission Summer Semester: January 15th
EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
Deadline for spring/summer term:
Nomination deadline: November 15th
Application deadline: December 1st
Deadline for fall/winter term:
Nomination deadline: June 15th
Application deadline: July 1s
Language Requirements:
German, English
Accreditation:
AQAS
German Website:
www.hfwu.de/uw
Study Cycle
Semester 1:
Core Competences
Semester 2 - 3: Specialisation
- Biological and ecological Environmental Protection
- Technical Environmental Protection
- Local Community Environmental Protection
Semester 4:
Master Thesis + Oral Exam
Curriculum
Semester 1
1.1 Ecological Correlations
1.2 Environmental Chemistry
1.3 Atmospheric Pollution Control I
1.4 Modules conveying Key Skills I
Semester 2
2.1 Landscape Ecology and Settlement Ecology I
2.2 Effluent and Environmental Analytics
2.3 Atmospheric Pollution Control II
2.4 Sustainability in Environmental Protection
2.5 Elective Module
- Biological and Ecological Environmental Protection
- Local Community Environmental Protection
Semester 3
3.1 Modules conveying Key Skills
3.2 Waste
3.3 Energy Supply
3.4 Occupational Safety
3.5 Elective Module
- Environmental Management
- Waste Water Treatment
Semester 4
Master Thesis + Oral Exam
Language of Instruction
Classes in this degree program are instructed in German. For more information, please refer to the German site. However, NGU offers a wide range of English taught classes to exchange students. For more information, please refer to our English Course List for exchange students.
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