Important information
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Admission requirements
Degree in Waste management and Contaminated sites, Hydro sciences, Engineering or in a related field of study, as well as special knowledge
• at least 30 credits from courses related to: Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry and/or Hydro chemistry, Physical chemistry, Organic chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology and
• at least 50 credits from courses related to: Waste management, Contaminated sites, Exploration and evaluation of waste deposits, Groundwater and Soil remediation, Environmental planning, Resource management, Waste technology or Recycling technology and
• at least 35 credits from courses related to: further fundamentals of Engineering science (Pedology, Aquifers, Hydrology, Water management, Water supply, Sewage systems, Industrial water management or business fundamentals of Engineering science).
aptitude interview
• English proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of the required English language skills is provided by means of a relevant examination certificate or language certificate. This can take the form of:
- Certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification that serves as evidence of having learned English as a foreign language from grades 5-12,
- Certificate of higher education entrance qualification taken entirely in English or certificate of higher education entrance qualification taken entirely in English or
- Proof of a recognized English test e.g. IELTS: 5.5; TOEFL: 72; UNIcert II)
Aptitude assessment procedure
The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application may be earlier than the application deadlines for the degree program (see above under application deadlines). The following links will provide you with information on all documents to be submitted within the specified deadline and on the relevant regulations.
- Information and documents to be submitted
- Notes and Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test (Eignungsfeststellungsordnung) on the webpage of the department
German language requirements
International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.
Notes on the application process
If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.
General information about the degree program
The overall aim of the study programme is to provide broad knowledge and training which aims at fostering the development of critical judgement and independent scientific work in the field of waste management and contaminated site treatment. The programme "Waste Management and Contaminated Site Treatment" is a combined programme which focuses both on natural, economical and engineering science, and the application of water science.
The objective of the course is to educate specialists who are able to cope with the variety of issues arising from the development of waste projects, the operation of waste plants, resource recovery in production processes and the evaluation and remediation of sites contaminated with hazardous compounds.
Students need to choose from the following mandatory electives:
• selected problems of power and process engineering
• selected problems of water
• selected problems of chemistry
and need to take minor subjects out of the following areas: hydrology, settlement water management, environmental economics, process engineering, water management, aquatic ecosystems.
Students are given five months to complete their master's thesis at the end of the course of study.
Study contents
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Study documents
The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation
The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.
- Aptitude Assessment Regulation
- Study Regulation
- Examination Regulation
… you will find on the respective site of the responsible unit.
Contacts
Admissions Office
ServiceCenterStudies
Post address:
Technische Universität Dresden
Immatrikulationsamt
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-42000
Office Hours:
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Academic Advisor
Ms. Dr. Christine Görner
Post address:
TU Dresden
Fakultät Umweltwissenschaften
Fachrichtung Hydrowissenschaften
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-37524
Office Hours:
Please arrange an appointment or visit us during our office hours.
International Office
International Office
Office address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Str. (BSS) 22, 6. Etage, Raum 671
Post address:
TU Dresden
International Office
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-39607
Office Hours: