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Master's Programme in Environmental Engineering for Sustainable Development

Education level CreditsSecond cycle 120 credits

Time2 years full time

Study locationMultiple locations

Our world is under threat from climate change, overconsumption, and ever-increasing pollution. Are you interested in contributing to the solutions of these in a sustainable way? If so, then the online Master's programme in Environmental Engineering for Sustainable Development is a great choice!

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Credits

120 credits

Education level

Second cycle

Study pace

full time

Study location

Flexible location

Start

2025-09-01

Length

2 years

Teaching form

Distance learning

Tutoring language

English

Application code

MDU-43954

Selection

University credits

Specific requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to at least 180 credits with a major in engineering or science. Students with a degree in a subject other than engineering or science must have at least two years of working experience in an engineering field. A TOEFL test result, with a minimum score 575 with a TWE score of at least 4.5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT), or an IELTS test result with an overall band score of at least 6.5 and no band score below 5.5, or equivalent is required.

Open programme schedule 24/25

View syllabus (AMM13)

Masterexamen

For students outside EU/EEAPer installment prior to each semester: 67500 SEKAnnual tuition fee: 135000 SEKTotal programme fee: 270000 SEK

Apply autumn semester 2025, Flexible location

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The Programme

This online programme is one of the first international Master's programmes in Environmental Engineering in Europe. It will give you enhanced knowledge about environmental challenges, including how to address these issues while contributing to sustainable development.

We strive to develop state-of-the-art knowledge, models, and processes that form the core of the environmental engineering discipline. Our goal is to contribute to a sustainable solution to these problems by equipping the next generation of environmental leaders with the knowledge you will need to succeed.

Entirely online

Though the programme is based entirely online, we provide ample opportunities for interaction with fellow classmates as well as lecturers in the programme, through our modern digital platforms.

Visit the digital platform to learn more about the programme. External link.

Strongly correlated with ongoing research

This Master's programme is hosted by the Division of Environmental Engineering and Energy Processes at Mälardalen University, where a group of internationally recognised researchers investigate the most significant environmental challenges facing us today.

Our Master’s programme is strongly correlated with our ongoing research, allowing us to provide insight into the current state of the field as well as emerging technologies. You will thus be well prepared for a future career in environmental engineering, including working or conducting research in related fields.

Employment and Future Prospects

This programme will give you an in-depth understanding of current and future environmental challenges, and provide you with tools to meet these challenges through a lens of sustainable development.

Future employers of our graduates include industry, consulting firms and public organisations (such as municipalities and government agencies) in fields related to environmental engineering.

You can also choose to continue your career as a researcher by applying for postgraduate studies after you have completed your degree.

Application and admission

Read more about how and when to apply for the programme.

Application and admission

Programme structure and content

Here you can see how the program’s content is divided into different subjects and which courses you will take each year of the program. If you study full-time, you will take 30 credits (hp) per semester. Some courses within a program may be mandatory, while others may be elective.

This is a preliminary content of the program. Courses and subjects may be subject to change.

Environmental Engineering
69.0%
Elective in Environmental Engineering
25.0%
Mathematics/applied mathematics
6.0%

Courses within the programme

Courses within year 1

Environmental Engineering

Climate change and energy: past, present and future, 7.5 credits
Atmospheric pollution and air quality, 7.5 credits
Applied statistics in engineering, 2.5 credits
Scientific methods in environmental engineering, 5 credits
Fresh water treatment and management, 7.5 credits
Sustainable cities and infrastructure, 7.5 credits
Sustainable production and consumption, 7.5 credits
Resource recovery and solid waste management, 7.5 credits

Mathematics/applied mathematics:

Applied mathematics for environmental engineers, 7.5 credits

Courses within year 2

Elective 15 credits

Environmental engineering:

Environmental economics, 2.5 credits
Industrial dynamics, 2.5 credits
Circular economy in context of environmental engineering, 2.5 credits
Digital remote sensing and GIS in environmental engineering, 7.5 credits
Multivariate data analysis in engineering, 7.5 credits
System modelling in environmental engineering, 7.5 credits

Elective 15 credits

Environmental Engineering:

Humanitarian engineering, 7.5 credits
Biomass utilization and conversion, 7.5 credits
Real-time analysis in environmental engineering, 7.5 credits
Waste water treatment and management, 7.5 credits

Environmental Engineering:

Degree project in environmental engineering, 30 credits

Student interview

”The course list was exactly what I was looking for!”

Greta Schweitzer first started a programme at another university but switched to MDU after she read the programme description. “It was a perfect match!”.