Master's in Environmental Engineering
Study in an exciting learning environment at the heart of the green transition and learn to use new technologies and approaches in resource-wise, carbon neutral environmental management.
Environmental Engineering, Master's Programme in Environmental Engineering
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Top reasons to study Environmental Engineering
- You will deepen your skills as a technology expert and acquire the necessary theoretical basis to understand the well-being of the environment and the circular economy as part of the global green transition.
- You will study in a multidisciplinary community where there is a wide range of choices. You are part of the technical students’ community in Oulu.
- You have the advantage of studying in a multidisciplinary university. You may widen your degree with courses in natural sciences, business and human sciences.
- The main study options cover all important fields of technology for the green transition: Hydrology and Water Management, Industrial Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems.
- We support job search and employment in Finland and improve work-life skills of students during the studies.
The industry-branch-independent, phenomena-based approach of the master's programme in Environmental Engineering provides its students excellent talents to apply their learned skills into the chosen area of environmental engineering.
Core skills and competence
The master's programme includes three different study options to choose from:
Industrial Environmental Engineering
Studies in industrial environmental engineering combine process engineering with environmental engineering. The students will gain an understanding of e.g., treatment and utilization of industrial gaseous and liquid emissions and side streams, catalytic processes, sustainability and circular economy, as well as renewable energy production. The students also know how to control, optimize, design and develop processes.
Sustainable Energy Systems
Sustainable Energy Systems focuses on alternative and conventional energy technologies, their societal and environmental impacts and economic benefits. Graduates of the programme will know how to build hybrid renewable energy systems, in which we combine several renewable energy sources and energy storage capabilities to form robust and sustainable energy systems. The energy system can be sized to suit the energy needs of a company, community, or a whole region.
Hydrology and Water Management
Hydrology and Water Management educates the students on the natural hydrological phenomena and causes of environmental loading. Building on this, the students get expertise in water and wastewater treatment, water resources management, groundwater engineering, and environmental impact assessment. In order to practically address and solve complex environmental problems, the curriculum covers a balanced mix of methods for water monitoring and purification, water resource engineering and hydrological modeling.
Programme structure and courses
The programme structure includes an internship period of two months. Internship placement itself relies upon the student’s own activity and success.
For detailed information about courses and the programme structure, take a look at the study guide:
Occupational profiles of the graduates
- Environmental Specialist
- Development Manager
- Hydrologist
- Energy Specialist
- Researcher
- Environmental Engineer.
Admissions criteria
Read about eligibility and admissions procedure for this programme, detailed information available at Studyinfo.
The grand challenge of energy transition for motivated students
The expectation is that, in 2050, the energy system will be sustainable, reliable and secure, providing efficient services to citizens and industry.
