During your studies, you will learn how wastewater is treated not only efficiently, but also in a sustainable and economical manner. You will obtain knowledge and skills to solve water-related challenges in the future. After graduation, you will be a competent professional in the rapidly developing, multidisciplinary area of water and the environment. 

Overview

Every day, two million tons of sewage and industrial and agricultural wastewater is discharged into water bodies. Water treatment is inadequate in many parts of the world, and legislation concerning wastewater is constantly being tightened. Moreover, sustainability challenges us to reflect on water treatment in different ways. Instead of focusing on end-of-pipe treatment for pollution prevention, we should shift our focus towards optimal resource utilisation and enhanced water recycling. Consequently, it is obvious that novel and sustainable materials and technologies for water treatment are needed. In this Master's programme, you will learn how water can be treated not only efficiently, but also in a sustainable and economical manner. You will obtain knowledge and skills to solve water-related challenges in the future. 

The Master's Programme in Water Technology is a flexible hybrid learning programme. It is also well suited for those who are already pursuing a career, aiming for professional development and wishing to upgrade their qualifications. As the programme is based on distance learning, international students applying from outside of the EU are not required to apply for a residence permit for their studies to attend this programme. The entire programme can be completed remotely. 

You can apply to this Master’s programme through the regular admission process. See detailed entry requirements. 

In this programme, you will acquire practical skills and learn the latest information about the chemical engineering approach to water treatment. After graduation, you may find work in the chemical and process industry, in technology companies focusing on water purification, municipalities or research institutes. You will also obtain a firm basis to continue your studies in doctoral programmes.