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
Study Cycle

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

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.