Environmental Engineering University of Oulu

Overview

The industry-branch-independent, phenomena-based approach of the master's programme in Environmental Engineering from University of Oulu provides its students excellent talents to apply their learned skills into the chosen area of environmental engineering.

University of Oulu's master in Environmental Engineering includes three different study options to choose from:

• Industrial Environmental Engineering

Studies in industrial environmental engineering combine process engineering with environmental engineering. The students will gain an understanding of e.g., treatment and utilization of industrial gaseous and liquid emissions and side streams, catalytic processes, sustainability and circular economy, as well as renewable energy production. The students also know how to control, optimize, design and develop processes.

• Sustainable Energy Systems

Sustainable Energy Systems focuses on alternative and conventional energy technologies, their societal and environmental impacts and economic benefits. Graduates of the programme will know how to build hybrid renewable energy systems, in which we combine several renewable energy sources and energy storage capabilities to form robust and sustainable energy systems. The energy system can be sized to suit the energy needs of a company, community, or a whole region.

• Hydrology and Water Management

Hydrology and Water Management educates the students on the natural hydrological phenomena and causes of environmental loading. Building on this, the students get expertise in water and wastewater treatment, water resources management, groundwater engineering, and environmental impact assessment. In order to practically address and solve complex environmental problems, the curriculum covers a balanced mix of methods for water monitoring and purification, water resource engineering and hydrological modeling.

Occupational profiles of the graduates

• Environmental Specialist
• Development Manager
• Hydrologist
• Energy Specialist
• Researcher
• Environmental Engineer.