Degree program Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (Master)
accredited,
with Aptitude assessment procedure

Study requirements

- University degree in the fields of environmental science, hydro science, engineering or another university degree in a related field of study with comparable knowledge

- 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)

- Proof of special knowledge via a suitability assessment procedure in accordance with the suitability assessment regulation for circular economy and resource efficiency special knowledge such as:
• 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).

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.

Registration for the aptitude assessment or the NC selection process as well as application for admission to a degree program

Please note: If you are required to apply via the uni-assist portal, you will receive all information regarding the application and the aptitude assessment process from uni-assist.

Registration for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure

Your degree program requires participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure conducted by your future faculty. You must have the documents listed in the next section ready for this purpose. Please pay attention to the information regarding the deadline and submission format (by mail or online) required for these documents.

Please note: If the faculty’s website also requests specific documents, that list takes precedence.

Please note: For some degree programs, the deadline to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure may fall before the application period of the degree program.

Application for the degree program

In addition, you must apply for the degree program by entering your application details into the TU Dresden online application portal. Please observe the application deadlines for the degree program. Upon applying, you will receive an application number; you may need this number to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure and for any subsequent inquiries.

- For degree programs without restricted admission: Once your aptitude has been confirmed, please send the notice of aptitude and all requested documents to the Admissions Office or the International Office.
- For degree programs with restricted admission: You will receive a separate request to submit the required documents (including the notice of aptitude, if an aptitude assessment procedure is a prerequisite) only upon receiving your letter of admission.