Engineering for a Green Future!
Climate change presents the world with significant challenges. Companies and societies are seeking solutions to use resources more efficiently and reduce emissions. The Master’s programme in Environmental and Climate Protection Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to make industrial processes more sustainable.
Through engineering expertise and practical projects, you will learn how to optimise technical processes and minimise environmental impact. Choose between the specialisations “Climate Protection and Process Engineering” or “Environmental and Waste Engineering” and embark on a career in a future-oriented field.
What to expect from the study programme?
This four-semester Master’s programme builds on the knowledge acquired during your Bachelor’s studies and deepens your understanding of engineering disciplines. Practical projects, current research topics, and cutting-edge technologies are at the heart of the curriculum. Two specialisations allow you to focus on your area of interest:
- Climate Protection and Process Engineering:
Here, you will learn to design industrial processes that are both efficient and environmentally friendly. You will explore chemical and biological processes for CO2 utilisation, the production of renewable energy sources, and the development of climate-neutral production processes. From simulating technical processes to designing large-scale industrial plants, you will combine scientific thinking with practical application.
- Environmental and Waste Engineering:
Waste is a resource waiting to be reused. In this specialisation, you will investigate how plastic waste can be recycled and how non-recyclable waste can be used for energy generation. You will develop solutions for the entire process chain, from collection and sorting to processing and reuse. Your expertise will help keep resources in circulation and reduce environmental impact.
In addition, you will gain skills in plant engineering, process simulation, and industrial plant construction. You will learn to understand the complex interactions between nature, humans, and technology, designing technical solutions that are both ecologically and economically sustainable.
What are your career opportunities?
With a Master’s degree in Environmental and Climate Protection Engineering, a wide range of career paths will be open to you. You will design and optimise industrial plants, monitor material flows such as exhaust gases and wastewater, and develop innovative solutions to minimise environmental impact. Your technical expertise will make you a sought-after professional in sectors such as environmental technology, waste management, plant and mechanical engineering, chemicals, and energy. You may also find opportunities in consultancy, government agencies, NGOs, or scientific research.
Imagine developing climate-neutral production processes, creating innovative solutions for plastic recycling, or designing sustainable infrastructure that protects our environment. Your knowledge, technical skills, and creativity will help shape the world of tomorrow.
Start your Master’s programme in Environmental and Climate Protection Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben and combine technological innovation with sustainable progress.