Program details
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English
Language of Instruction
Oct
Available Intake(s)
The Master of Science in Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (MSc WASTE) is a four-semester, international English-taught programme at the University of Stuttgart. In the first semester, students attend four out of five compulsory modules (advanced modules) concentrating on the fundamentals of environmental and process engineering. These modules lay the foundations for the specialised areas and lectures of the second and third semesters. In the second semester, students attend the fifth compulsory module and choose two out of three specialised areas: Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Treatment, and Ecosystems Analysis. Each specialised area consists of one core module, two elective modules, and practical work or an industrial internship. Depending on the individual study plan, additional elective modules, a student research project and/or an industrial internship can be taken in the second and third semesters as well. The individual study plan enables students to develop their professional profiles in accordance to their own interests and needs. Furthermore, it allows them to either broaden their studies or to specialise. The modules are supplemented by excursions and practical work within the research facilities of the university institutes. An adviser ensures that each individual programme is efficient and goal-oriented. The fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis, which can be done at the University of Stuttgart, at a company, or at another university/research facility. Students without prior German language proficiency have to participate in German courses throughout the programme. If students are exempt from the German language courses, other interdisciplinary module(s) with equivalent credits have to be taken instead. These can be selected from a broad catalogue of key qualifications. Students who are proficient in German may also choose additional electives taught in German. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded a Master of Science degree (MSc).
The first two semesters are accompanied by German language classes. During the first semester, all students attend four compulsory modules (advanced modules), which include the fundamentals of process and environmental engineering. 1. Module: Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics 2. Module: Pollutant Formation and Air Quality Control 3. Module: Chemistry and Biology for Environmental Engineers 4. Module: Sanitary Engineering 5. German as Foreign Language I In the second semester, two modules are mandatory: 1. Module: Process Engineering 2. German as Foreign Language II Students also choose two out of the three specialised areas. Each area consists of one core module, two elective modules and practical work. The following core modules must be attended for each specialised area: Air Quality Control: Firing Systems and Flue Gas Cleaning or Measurement of Air Pollutants Solid Waste and Waste Water Treatment: Biological, Mechanical and Thermal Waste Treatmentor Urban Drainage and Design of Waste Water Treatment Plants Ecosystems Analysis: Microbiology in Natural Ecosystems or Environmental Chemistry: Sources of Chemicals and Their Impact on the Environment Additional elective modules must be chosen in the second and third semesters. Some examples of the elective modules include the following: Air Quality Management Biological Waste Air Purification Chemistry of the Atmosphere Computational Fluid Dynamics Emissions Reduction at Selected Industrial Processes and Environmental Policy Analysis Engine Combustion and Emissions Industrial High Temperature Processes Industrial Internship (optional) International Waste Management Multiscale Environmental Process Engineering Polluted Habitats Practical Work in Air Quality Control Processing and Visualisation of Air Quality Data Project Management Sanitary Engineering — Practical Work Sectors and Bioremediation Student Research Project Sustainable Circular Processes Water Quality and Treatment You can find a detailed list of the course descriptions in our Module Handbook. The fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis. PDF Download | International guest lecturers Language training provided Training in intercultural skills International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context | An optional industrial internship can be included in the study plan. | German language courses: Yes | English language courses: No
As of Sep 7, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 November - 15 February
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A1 required/recommended, no proof required
A1 required/recommended, no proof required
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Approx. 200 EUR per semester
Yes | The University of Stuttgart offers additional information about financial aid and scholarships: Financial aid and scholarships | University of Stuttgart (uni-stuttgart.de).
Both the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen and the campus in the centre of Stuttgart have on-site halls of residence. Dorm rooms (ranging from 320 EUR to 650 EUR per month) are furnished. Some are equipped with a sink, and all have access to a kitchen and sanitary facilities, telephone and Internet. From the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, the city of Stuttgart can be reached by suburban railway within ten minutes.
Living expenses amount to about 1,050 EUR per month. Non-EU students will have to demonstrate that they have sufficient finances to cover living expenses for 12 months. EU citizens may apply for state-guaranteed loans during the time of enrolment. For more information, see the links on our website.
A1 required/recommended, no proof required
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: non-EU countries 1,500 EUR
Yes
Please be aware that it may be very challenging to finance your whole studies by working. Non-EU citizens are allowed by law to work for a maximum of 140 days per year; only students who are employed by an institute or department at the University of Stuttgart ("Studentische/Wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte") are exempt from this regulation, however, other restrictions may apply. For detailed information, please consult our websites: International Students: financing your studies and Working during your studies.
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Germany is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
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Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (MSc WASTE) is a Master program in Process Technology offered by University of Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
Tuition fees for this program can vary by intake and are best confirmed with a GCQ360 counsellor.
Minimum qualification required: The following admission requirements must be met: Bachelor's or equivalent degree in chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, process engineering, or in a related field.
A minimum TOEFL score of 88.0 is required for this program.
No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Available intakes include: .
This specific program does not list a dedicated scholarship, but GCQ360 can help you explore other funding and scholarship options at University of Stuttgart.
This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Stuttgart campus.
This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.
Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (MSc WASTE) at University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany.
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