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The Environmental Engineering, MSc program at the University of Debrecen (UD) focuses on finding practical solutions to protect nature and repair damaged environments. This program teaches students how to reduce industrial waste and clean up polluted air, water, and soil, preparing them to work in roles that ensure companies follow environmental rules and use resources more wisely.| | The program starts both in September and February of each year. | |
| | All courses are taught in English; therefore, a B2 level English proficiency is required. | |
| | Admission requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or Agriculture (Mechanical Engineering in Agriculture and Food Industry). | |
| | This is a 2-year program consisting of 4 academic semesters. | |
| | Students earn 120 ECTS in total. | |
| | The tuition fee for this program is 8,000 USD/Year. |
The objective of the program is to train environmental engineers with up-to-date scientific, ecological, engineering, economic, and management knowledge to be capable of identifying and assessing existing and potential environmental threats, preventing or reducing environmental damage, as well as preparing and controlling damage control projects. They are able to carry out complex engineering and scientific design and analytical procedures on the basis of their up-to-date knowledge of informatics with the help of design, modeling, and simulation software. They are prepared to set out and apply adequate technological solutions to prevent environmental pollution, to provide engineering design, and manage tasks in the field of waste processing and recycling. They are able to optimize environmental technologies and environmental impacts. They are prepared for further studies in a doctoral program.
Let's take a closer look at the details:
We offer a curriculum that bridges the gap between your current expertise and the technical competence required to excel in the global market.
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
| Year | Main subjects |
| 1 | Applied Statistics, Environment Biology and Nature Protection, Geosciences, Environmental Law and Economics, Environmental and Quality Management, Environmental Modelling and Environmental Informatics, Environmental Operations, Safety and Environmental Risk, Mathematical Modeling and Optimization, Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Toxicity, Ecology for Engineers, Production Management and Life Cycle Analysis, Environmental Engineering Measurement Techniques, Monitoring, Environmental Health, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental State Assessment, Auditing |
| 2 | Environmental Summer Professional Practice, Thesis |
Detailed information about the program's Curriculum and further information are available on the Faculty of Engineering's website.
Yes, students should complete a 4-week field practice.
Graduates can choose from a wide range of positions in environmental, energy, and engineering consultancies, multinational companies (energy), local government, environmental bodies, or research positions.
Pursuing a degree from the University of Debrecen ensures a globally recognized qualification. Our admissions team provides online oral entrance interviews to assess your field-related knowledge without requiring travel for the initial stages. We offer extensive scholarship opportunities, ranging from tuition discounts to fully funded government scholarships (Stipendium Hungaricum), making higher education in Hungary accessible to talented students based on academic merit.
Applicants must have an English proficiency of at least Upper-Intermediate / B2 level as the program is fully taught in English. For your information, this is equivalent to:
Please note, that you are not strictly required to have a language exam certificate, your language skills will be assessed during the entrance interview.
Students applying to our graduate programs will participate in an interview where we assess their motivation, personal skills, and English proficiency.
Further information about the entrance exams can be found through the following website: Learn more about our entrance exams
Please note that the MSc in Environmental Engineering operates on a double-intake academic calendar. This program starts both in September and February of each year. The application deadline in the self-financed procedure is 15th June for the September intake, and 15th November for the February intake.
Please note: If you are applying for a scholarship, please note that the deadlines and application systems may differ. For further information, please consult our scholarship page.
Ensure your documents are submitted through the
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The tuition fee is 8,000 USD / year for this program.
This is supplemented by the application fee of $150 USD (one-time) and the entrance procedure fee of $350 USD that covers the examination and interview. Please note that the application and entrance procedure fees are non-refundable and must be paid via bank transfer to initiate the review process.
We offer a variety of academic scholarships and merit-based tuition fee discounts. Depending on your home country's regulations you might apply for federal loan while studying abroad as well. For detailed eligibility criteria and application deadlines, visit our dedicated website: View University of Debrecen International Scholarship Eligibility!
Aligning your academic path with your professional goals can ensure worldwide employment options. The Environmental Engineering, MSc at the University of Debrecen is built for motivated students aiming to succeed in the Engineering sector.
You can also meet our Student Ambassadors, check their testimonials or even contact them in case of non-academic questions. If you would like to know more about the student life or accommodations in Debrecen, visit our dedicated websites.
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