
Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Enginееring
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- Students from non-European countries have to pay additionally a tuition fee of EUR 1500 per semеstеr.
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The Master’s program WASTE at the University of Stuttgart
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Course Description
The M.Sc. in Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (M.Sc. WASTE) at the University of Stuttgart is a uniquely tailored program for engineers and scientists aiming to address the environmental challenges of our time. As societies strive for a "circular economy," this program serves as a launchpad, equipping students with the skills to monitor pollution, manage solid waste, and engineer innovative sustainability solutions. The curriculum, set in an international study environment, balances theoretical knowledge with practical exposure, including insightful excursions to real-world facilities. Students are thus encouraged to mold their professional profiles while mastering state-of-the-art environmental technologies. In essence, graduates emerge prepared to join the workforce and lead the drive toward ecological sustainability.
The M.Sc. Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering is intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Process Engineering
- or a closely related field.
Perfect for those interested in advancing their qualifications and their career opportunities in the field of process engineering.
Special Program Features
Elevate your credentials with an exclusive Double Degree
Unlock an international opportunity with the Double M.Sc. Degree: WASTE + MAUI, a collaboration between the University of Stuttgart and Universidade Federal do Paraná. Limited to five students annually, this program offers unique global learning experiences.
Be part of a prestigious university
The University of Stuttgart was founded in 1829 and is very well known for its engineering and science programs, but also its outstanding departments of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Economics. It is also a member of TU9, the association of the nine leading institutes of technology in Germany.
Live in the most high-tech and booming region in Germany
The region of Baden-Württemberg is an industrial hub with an incredible amount of high-tech industries. Furthermore, Stuttgart is the headquarters of world-known companies such as Bosch, Daimler, Porsche, and IBM.
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Accreditations

HRK Internationalization Audit
HRK Internationalization Audit
The "Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions" audit is part of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) EXPERTISE Internationalisation project. Since 2009, it has been supporting HRK member universities in strategically aligning their internationalization and anchoring it permanently within the institution.

Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit
Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit
The “Family-Friendly Higher Education” audit serves to systematize and develop the existing regulations, activities, and opportunities. It aims to create a reliable framework offering a scope of individual arrangements. Employees and students must be able to achieve a healthy balance between their studies/work and their family commitments, including childcare and care duties.

AAQ
AAQ
The Swiss Agency for Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ) ensures and promotes the quality of teaching and research at universities. It is independent, works with internationally recognized methods, and draws on the knowledge and experience of renowned experts.

System Accreditation
System Accreditation
System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in “Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Enginееring” are:
Bachelor's Degree (or an equivalent degree) in
- Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Process Engineering,
- Any related field.
Please note: Applications with a provisional Bachelor's Degree are accepted. In such cases, the Official Bachelor's Degree must be submitted upon the enrollment deadline.
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Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Specification: At least B.
Specification: At least C.
Specification: To be provided by the end of the program's second semester at the latest.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Application Procedure & Selection
Students from non-European countries have to pay additionally a tuition fee of EUR 1500 per semester.
Application Documents
Two pages maximum, specifying
- Reasons why you are applying.
- Previous experience with the topic.
- Any other issues that might be relevant for completing the degree prοgram.
This step only applies to applicants from the People´s Republic of China, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mongοlia, and India.
Although all classes are taught in English, proof of German knowledge of level A2 must be provided by the end of the second semester of the program. Please note that applicants who do not have any previous German language knowledge must attend an intensive course offered in September 2024 by the International Center of the University of Stuttgart. Admitted students can take this course free of charge without additional registratiοn.
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Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Dr.-Ing. Carolina Acuña Caro
Course Director M.Sc. WASTE / M.Sc. Energy Engineering
Contact Details:
+49 711 685 68947
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