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Engineering Design and Development for a Circular Economy MSc

The programme trains highly skilled professionals in engineering design and development for circular economies, equipping graduates with a deep understanding of both general principles and specific traits of circular systems. By the end of their studies, students can identify circular links between water and waste management, renewable energy use, and are familiar with the legal environment and intellectual property regulations. Graduates acquire the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to conduct and manage complex R&D tasks.

Career Opportunities The transition from a linear to a circular economy affects all industrial sectors, and circular economy expertise is in high demand. Graduates are prepared for roles in manufacturing and other industries, including:

Development Manager
Environmental Consultant
Ecotechnological Engineer
Environmental Specialist
Public Sector Administration Specialist

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Programme Structure

Programme Structure

1st Semester: Research Methodology and Scientific Writing, Circular Economy, Circular Water Management, Circular Energy Management, Waste Management – Circular Economy, Modern Industrial IT Solutions, Business Law and Intellectual Property, Design of Environmental Technology Systems

2nd Semester: Thesis Work I, Specialized Electives

3rd Semester: Thesis Work II, Specialized Electives

Specialized Electives by Track:

Renewable Energy: Policies, Sources, Measurements, Project Design, Regional & International Energy Systems, Optimization, Communication of Policies
Water Management: Ecosystem Restoration, Water Treatment Design, International Strategy, Water Analysis, Life Cycle Analysis, Pollutant Circularity, Wastewater Recycling
Waste Management: Sorting, Plastics, Geoinformatics, Biodegradable Waste, Reclamation, Radioactive & Automotive Waste, Energy from Waste

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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60

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nagykanizsa, Hungary

Disciplines

Economics Engineering Management View 4 other Masters in Engineering Management in Hungary

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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60

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5.5

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General requirements

Application without precondition: Applicants holding a BA/BSc in Environmental Engineering (or an equivalent higher education degree) may be admitted without further requirements.

Application with precondition: Applicants with any other higher education degree (BA/BSc, MA/MSc) must have at least 60 credits in relevant fields:

Natural sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology – 20 credits
Business and social sciences: Economics, Legal Studies, Management, Leadership, Project Management, Communication – 10 credits
IT knowledge: IT, Information Systems, Programming – 5 credits
Engineering knowledge: Design, Development, Process Control, Energetics, Mechanics – 25 credits

Language requirement: Proof of English proficiency at B2 level (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent certificate) is required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3600 EUR / year

≈ 3600 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

2310 EUR / year

≈ 2310 EUR / year

Living costs

Nagykanizsa

Hungary

110000 - 160000 HUF / month

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Funding

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