Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
Kaunas University of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Kaunas, Lithuania
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 5,157 / per year
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
The development of advanced environmental technologies, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial competencies form a basis for an integrated approach needed to solve environmental business challenges. Master in Environmental Engineering study program is focused on fostering the above-mentioned competencies.
While studying at KTU, you will be educated on how to generate added value and create comprehensive technology and business answers to environmental problems. Environmental Engineering Master’s degree combines technological, analytical, and managerial aspects of environmental protection. During your studies, you will acquire skills in environment quality assessment, will learn how to apply modern environmental technologies to develop more sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions for industry.
The systematic approach and comprehensive education in a broad interdisciplinary field of environmental engineering provide our graduates with excellent opportunities in the contemporary job market.
KTU MSc Environmental Engineering has the longest experience in educating environmental specialists in Lithuania. According to the National Rankings “Reitingai 2019”, KTU offers the best studies in this field in Lithuania.
- Partnerships with environmental organizations: European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology (WETSUS), Jurby Water Tech, Regional Waste Management Centres.
- Opportunity to join internationally acclaimed research groups investigating the application of advanced plasma, nano-, and biotechnologies in environmental engineering.
- A unique to Lithuania MA+ study model allows students either to aim for excellence in a chosen specialty field or to strengthen their interdisciplinary competencies by choosing different elective study paths.
Top reasons to study at KTU
- Department’s researchers investigate the application of advanced plasma, nano-, and biotechnologies in environmental engineering.
- Close partnership with European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology (WETSUS), Jurby Water Tech, Regional Waste Management Centers.
- Master+ model offers either a masterpiece in the specialization or strengthens managerial/interdisciplinary skills by choosing an individual set of competencies required for a career.
Admissions
Curriculum
Program structure
Understanding of advanced environmental technologies and pollution prevention
- Environmental nanotechnology
- Resource recovery technologies
- Environmental biotechnology
- Sustainable production
- Sustainable energy
Knowledge and analytical skills of environment quality assessment
- Chemicals in environment
- Methods for environmental analysis
- Experimental design and data analysis in environmental engineering
Organization and implementation of environmental projects
- Sustainability management and law
- Entrepreneurship project
- Technology venturing
Assessment and modeling of environmental systems and technologies
- Modeling of environmental processes and technologies
- Environmental assessment and design of industrial facilities
Program Outcome
Student’s competences
- Assessment of risks and impact to the environment and human health, preparation of prevention plan and management measures in accordance with sustainable development principles and the EU and Lithuanian legislation;
- Implementation of sustainable development principles, knowledge of pollution prevention, environmental economy, and governing documents;
- Formulation of research conclusions based on structured environmental research results and statistical analysis of parametric and spatial data.
Student’s skills
- Able to select technological and organizational measures for the management of climate change;
- Able to analyze and assess development trends in environmental biotechnologies;
- Able to develop digital models for environmental quality and technological pollution cleaning processes, model technological systems for environment and environmental protection;
- Able to initiate technological business and develop a concept of technological business, its development model based on the assessment of technological business’ idea in the market.
Career Opportunities
You may become
Company
- Analysis of the company’s activities, preparation, and implementation of sustainable development strategy;
- Identification of sustainable development indicators and monitoring of implementation;
- Communication of strategy at the company, among its customers and partners.
Environmental consultant
- Performance of scientific research and preparation of recommendations for the reduction of environmental impact;
- Forecast of potential environmental impact and provision of insights on the legal environment;
- Consultations in the process of development of new eco-tech businesses.
Ecotechnological engineer
- Application of sustainability assessment methods and measures (lifecycle assessment, analysis of materials flow, etc.) for reduction of the environmental impact of technologies;
- Development and application of technologies for quality control and management in various environmental media;
- Development of resource recovery technologies and process management.
Environmental specialist
- Assessment of the environmental impact of human activities, preparation of plans and programs for environmental protection and restoration;
- Environmental quality assessment, preparation of research programs;
- Assurance of the company’s compliance with environmental requirements, application of principles of pollution prevention, and circular economy.
Public sector administration specialist
- Analysis of good practice, preparation of recommendations of environmental policy;
- Enforcement of legislation;
- Initiation and implementation of environmental programs and projects.