Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering within Planetary Boundaries
Mälardalen University
Universitetsplan 1, 722 20 Västerås, Sweden
SEK 405,000.00
SEK 101,250.00
SEK 101,250.00
SEK 900.00
3 Years
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering within Planetary Boundaries at Mälardalen University (MDU) is an innovative 3-year undergraduate degree designed to train next-generation environmental engineers to solve global sustainability challenges within Earth’s ecological limits. Taught entirely in English on Campus Västerås, this programme awards a Bachelor of Science (180 ECTS) with a major in Environmental Engineering. The curriculum combines fundamental engineering principles with climate science, circular... Read more
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering within Planetary Boundaries at Mälardalen University (MDU) is an innovative 3-year undergraduate degree designed to train next-generation environmental engineers to solve global sustainability challenges within Earth’s ecological limits. Taught entirely in English on Campus Västerås, this programme awards a Bachelor of Science (180 ECTS) with a major in Environmental Engineering. The curriculum combines fundamental engineering principles with climate science, circular resource management, renewable energy systems, water resource management, and life-cycle assessment (LCA). Guided by the scientific framework of Planetary Boundaries, students learn to design technical solutions that minimize ecological footprints, decarbonize industry, and protect ecosystems. The programme culminates in the sixth semester with an independent Bachelor Thesis (15 ECTS), allowing students to execute practical engineering projects in collaboration with municipal utilities, industrial partners, or MDU's environmental technology research groups.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates acquire a specialized technical and analytical skill set that is in high demand across environmental consultancies, green technology firms, energy utilities, manufacturing industries, and governmental agencies globally. Key career opportunities include Environmental Engineer, Sustainability Analyst, Resource Efficiency Specialist, Water Quality Engineer, Environmental Compliance Officer, and Clean Technology Consultant. Alumni design sustainable infrastructure, evaluate industrial environmental impacts, and manage eco-friendly transition strategies for multinational corporations, municipal planning departments, and civil society organizations. Additionally, the strong technical... Read more
Graduates acquire a specialized technical and analytical skill set that is in high demand across environmental consultancies, green technology firms, energy utilities, manufacturing industries, and governmental agencies globally. Key career opportunities include Environmental Engineer, Sustainability Analyst, Resource Efficiency Specialist, Water Quality Engineer, Environmental Compliance Officer, and Clean Technology Consultant. Alumni design sustainable infrastructure, evaluate industrial environmental impacts, and manage eco-friendly transition strategies for multinational corporations, municipal planning departments, and civil society organizations. Additionally, the strong technical foundation provided by this bachelor's degree offers a direct pathway for students wishing to pursue Master of Science (MSc) degrees in environmental engineering, sustainable energy technology, or circular economy systems.
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Course Summary
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Universitetsplan 1, 722 20 Västerås, Sweden
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3 Year's Under Graduation (UG)
Program Length -
Available Intakes
Aug
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SEK 405,000.00/Year
Tuition Fees -
Minimum Deposit
SEK 101,250.00 -
Scholarship
SEK 101,250.00 -
SEK 900.00/Year
Application Fees -
SEK 127,872.00/Year
Living Cost
University
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Level of Education Completed
H.S.C/A-Level
Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA
Mark:60% OR CGPA:2.50
English Proficiency Test Requirements
IELTS
6.5 Overall
Reading
5.5Writing
5.5Listening
5.5Speaking
5.5PTE
62.0 Overall
Reading
59.0Writing
61.0Listening
59.0Speaking
59.0TOEFL
90.0 Overall
Reading
20.0Writing
20.0Listening
20.0Speaking
20.0Additional Requirements
Completion of upper secondary school education equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School. Prerequisites include documented knowledge in Mathematics (equivalent to Swedish Mathematics 3b/3c or Mathematics C), Physics (equivalent to Swedish Physics 1a/1b1+1b2 or Physics A), and Chemistry (equivalent to Swedish Chemistry 1 or Chemistry A). English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 / English B