Master's Programme in Resource Recovery - Sustainable Energy Processes
University of Borås
Allégatan 1, 503 32 Borås, Sweden
SEK 270,000.00
SEK 67,500.00
SEK 270,000.00
SEK 900.00
2 Years
Course Overview
The Master’s Programme in Resource Recovery - Sustainable Energy Processes at the University of Borås is an advanced postgraduate degree designed to equip future engineers with technical solutions for converting waste and residual materials into clean energy. Taught entirely in English on Campus Borås, this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Resource Recovery. The curriculum is closely integrated with the world-renowned Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery (SCRR). Coursework covers thermal energy... Read more
The Master’s Programme in Resource Recovery - Sustainable Energy Processes at the University of Borås is an advanced postgraduate degree designed to equip future engineers with technical solutions for converting waste and residual materials into clean energy. Taught entirely in English on Campus Borås, this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Resource Recovery. The curriculum is closely integrated with the world-renowned Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery (SCRR). Coursework covers thermal energy conversion, life cycle assessment (LCA), bio-based fuels, gasification, combustion technology, and circular economy design. Students explore innovative thermal treatment techniques to produce electricity, heat, and synthetic fuels while minimizing environmental footprints. The degree culminates in the second year with a major independent Master’s Thesis (60 ECTS), enabling students to execute advanced empirical research alongside SCRR researchers or industrial energy partners.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates acquire high-demand engineering and resource optimization capabilities valued by energy providers, recycling enterprises, public administration bodies, and environmental consultancies worldwide. Key career roles include Sustainable Energy Engineer, Resource Recovery Specialist, Process Development Manager, Environmental Consultant, Thermal Power Engineer, and Circular Economy Analyst. Alumni lead energy recovery initiatives, optimize waste-to-energy processes, and design sustainable industrial systems for global energy corporations and municipal utilities. Furthermore, the extensive laboratory training and research experience provided during the master's thesis serve as an ideal... Read more
Graduates acquire high-demand engineering and resource optimization capabilities valued by energy providers, recycling enterprises, public administration bodies, and environmental consultancies worldwide. Key career roles include Sustainable Energy Engineer, Resource Recovery Specialist, Process Development Manager, Environmental Consultant, Thermal Power Engineer, and Circular Economy Analyst. Alumni lead energy recovery initiatives, optimize waste-to-energy processes, and design sustainable industrial systems for global energy corporations and municipal utilities. Furthermore, the extensive laboratory training and research experience provided during the master's thesis serve as an ideal foundation for pursuing doctoral (PhD) studies in resource recovery and energy engineering.
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Course Summary
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Allégatan 1, 503 32 Borås, Sweden
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2 Year's Post Graduation (PG)
Program Length -
Available Intakes
Aug
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SEK 270,000.00/Year
Tuition Fees -
Minimum Deposit
SEK 67,500.00 -
Scholarship
SEK 270,000.00 -
SEK 900.00/Year
Application Fees -
SEK 127,872.00/Year
Living Cost
University
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Bachelor
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
A Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with a major in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or an equivalent engineering discipline. Prerequisites must include coursework in thermodynamics. English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 / English B.