Program Overview
The Environmental Sanitation at Ghent University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Sanitation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Gent, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Sanitation programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- preceded by introduction courses
- basic knowledge through general courses
- possibility to take elective courses
- basic knowledge through general courses
- possibility to take elective courses
- specialized courses major courses (soil-water-air)
- elective courses
- master dissertation
- specialized courses major courses (soil-water-air)
- elective courses
- master dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must have at least a Bachelor\'s degree in exact or applied sciences of min. 3 years with good overall scores (at least a second class upper or equivalent, preferably higher).
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate through their transcripts adequate knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry at university level. This is an absolute requirement. Previous knowledge of (micro)biology and/or statistics and/or ecology is an advantage but not a prerequisite.
- Language requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ghent University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ghent University
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent University is a public research university located in Ghent, in the East Flanders province of Belgium.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months