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University of Stuttgart

Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Enginееring

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Water Engineering, Process Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Solid Waste Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Air Quality Control, Applied Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Management, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Management and Assessment, Atmospheric Science, Climate Studies, Ecology, Ecosystem Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Protection & Nature Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Geography, Environmental Geography

M.Sc.

Degree

120

ECTS

English only

Language

Winter semester: 15 Feb

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

Free / € 1500

Tuition Fees (per semester)

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.

Program Video

Duration:2 min

The Master’s program WASTE at the University of Stuttgart

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Acquire Future-Ready Skills

Master the essential skills needed for a sustainable future. Equip yourself with in-depth knowledge on pollution control, waste management, and sustainable solutions.

Tailored Learning

The M.Sc. WASTE program offers the flexibility to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals. Choose your specialization for a personalized academic journey, while also having the freedom to broaden your knowledge with advanced electives outside your specialization or to further specialize in your chosen field.

Take part of a vibrant and diverse student life

Join the University of Stuttgart's Buddy or Cross Cultural Mentoring Programs for an intercultural experience. Moreover, the university welcomes and supports refugee integration with their many diverse projects.

Make the most out of the orientation program

The International Office offers counseling sessions to all new international students of this master’s program offering information packages, contact to other students, etc. → More Info

Study with state-of-the-art technology

The university institutes offer you modern and well-equipped laboratories and the possibility to get experience in real facilities, e.g., in the thermal power plant and/or in the wastewater treatment plant, which are also available for research and educational purposes.

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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.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

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

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

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

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 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 (Undergraduate) Degrее

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.

English

Cambridge

min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: At least B.

IELTS

min 6.5

TOEFL CBT

min 213

TOEFL iBT

min 88

TOEFL pBT

min 550

Cambridge

min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Specification: At least C.

German

CEFR German

min A2
Specification: To be provided by the end of the program's second semester at the latest.

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

If your previous degree has been conducted in English, an official certificate issued by your university is required to confirm the language of instruction. This is possible only if your degree has been completed within the past 3 years at the time of the application deadline. Additionally, although all classes are taught in English, proof of German knowledge of level A2 must be provided by the end of the program’s second semester. Please note that applicants with no previous German language knowledge must attend an intensive course offered in September by the International Center of the University of Stuttgart. Admitted students can take this course free of charge without additional registration

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(starting: October)

Germany

Winter Semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter Semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter Semester: -

Explanation regarding the application period

For those applying for the EPOS-DAAD Scholarship, the application period is 01.08. to 30.09. to start the next study year.

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

local admission restriction

Admission Test/Interview:

None

Application:

directly at the University

Application Fee:

Students from non-European countries have to pay additionally a tuition fee of EUR 1500 per semester.

Application Documents

University Entrance Eхaminatiοn

Copy of first University-level Degrее

Transcript of Reсοrds

University’s Grading Sуstеm

СV

Letter of Motiνatiοn

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.

АРS

This step only applies to applicants from the People´s Republic of China, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mongοlia, and India.

Letter of Recommеndatiοn

English Language Certifiсatе → Language Requirements

German Language Certifiсatе → Language Requirements

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.