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MSc Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (WASTE) at University of Stuttgart

University of Stuttgart, Germany

Programme overview

The M.Sc. WASTE caters to international students interested in solving a wide range of engineering problems in the fields of Air Quality Control, Solid Waste, and Waste Water Process Engineering. During the first three semesters, students attend lectures, seminars, and gain practical experience by joining research activities offered by various institutes of the University of Stuttgart.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

They may choose courses according to their personal interest, thus shaping their individual profile within the environmental sector. The fourth semester is dedicated to the master's thesis.

Career pathways

After graduating from the programme WASTE students might work for internationally operating large or medium-sized companies, universities, or research institutes and environmental offices both in Germany as well as in their home countries around the world.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Bachelor or Diploma Degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Process Engineering or in a related field The complete information on the admission process, required knowledge of English, and the criteria for the assessment of professional suitability can be found in the admission regulations and on the website of WASTE. Language Requirements Very good knowledge of English, non-Nativespeakers need a language certificate. Knowledge of German (basic user A2) Admission regulation – January 23, 2019 First amendment to the admission regulation – April 20, 2022 Application information on the website of WASTE Application period for the winter semester: November 15 – February 15 The winter semester starts in October. How is the programme structured? The Master of Science WASTE starts every winter semester (October) and is designed to be completed within four semesters. The programme comprises mandatory modules along with an extensive selection of elective modules which could include a student research project or an industrial internship. In four semesters, 120 credits have to be completed. Normally, 30 credits should be completed each semester. However, variations of plus/minus 3 credits are permitted. + - Study schedule Curriculum (PO-Version 2026) Curriculum (PO-Version 2020) Module Handbook The module handbook and the study programme curriculum describe the individual modules with the associated courses, content and examinations. Curriculum and Module Handbook In the C@MPUS portal, you can view the structure of the study programme.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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