Nürtingen-Geislingen University offers the practice-driven and cross-subject-oriented four-semester postgraduate study programme "Environmental Protection" leading to the degree of Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Environmental Protection. 

Under the administration of Nürtingen-GeislingenUniversity, the Universities of Applied Sciences in Esslingen and Reutlingen and the Stuttgart Technology University for Applied Sciences mutually offer this master course as a joint-degree program. Course units take place on a daily rotating basis on campus of the four participating universities. The program Environmental Studies is an outstanding example for university cooperation in the region.

Vocational Prospects

The master's programme enables successful and future-oriented employment in the public sector (e.g. municipal corporations, county administrations), in utilities and industry (e.g. undertakings and associations in the fields of power supply, water catchment), in the private sector (e.g. planning offices, consulting engineer firms) or as free-lancer (e.g. environmental consultant, independent expert or provider of environmental protection services).

Language of Instruction

Lectures are instructed in German. International students need to provide proof of sufficient knowledge in German according to our language prerequisites.

Admission Requirements

The German site provides detailed information regarding admission requirements and application.

Application Deadline

February 15th for  admission to the summer semester and August 15th for admission to the winter semester.