Environmental Engineering - Residual Resources Study Track

Admission requirements

In order to apply for the Nordic Master programme in Environmental Engineering (eNviro5Tech), you must fulfill a number of requirements. The requirements apply to all applicants for the programme regardless of where you decide to submit your application.

Degree Requirements:

• A BSc degree corresponding to a minimum 180 ECTS credits in:
  • Civil or Environmental Engineering or other relevant degree

• The applicant\xc2\x92s qualifications must include a strong working knowledge of mathematics and physics, and applicants must document that they have fulfilled the following minimum requirements:

  • Mathematics: 20 ECTS, including linear algebra, calculus and differential equations.

  • Physics: 10 ECTS.

  • Applicants with a Polytechnic (FI), H\xc3\xb6gskoleingeni\xc3\xb6r (SE) and Diplomingeni\xc3\xb8r (DK) degree may be expected to do extra course work to qualify for the programme.

In addition, a background in chemistry (a minimum of 5 ECTS) is required.

English language requirements:

When applying for admission, you must provide evidence of your academic achievements and proficiency in English. Certified photocopies of relevant documents must be enclosed with the application.

• TOEFL:
  Paper-based: 580 (written section grade 4,5)
  Computer-based test: 237 (essay writing grade 4,5)
  Internet-based test: 92 (written section grade 22)
• IELTS: 6.5, no section lower than 5.5 (only IELTS Academic Training accepted).

English language test exemptions:

1. Applicants who have completed a university degree instructed in English at a university that is physically located in one of the following countries:
   - USA
   - Canada
   - UK
   - Ireland
   - Australia
   - New Zealand
2. Applicants who have completed at least a 3-year degree instructed in English in an EU/EEA country.

3. Applicants with upper secondary education and a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree (issued or ongoing if the applicant is currently enrolled in the last semester) from a Nordic country shall provide proof of English proficiency, for example by providing transcripts from their upper secondary education.

Ranking

All applications are academically evaluated by the consortium partner universities. For candidates fulfilling the above requirements, the ranking of students is done on the basis of student\xc2\x92s academic achievements. Admission is based on a joint decision by the admission board of the consortium.