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University of Borås Sweden, Borås

Location Sweden, Borås Type Postgraduate, full-time Begins End of August Duration 2 years Study language English Awards MSc Tuition fee Skr130,000.00 per year Non-EU students need to have paid the tuition fee for the first semester 65000 SEK before the start of the course in order to get the official admission letter. Application fee Skr900.00 Entry qualification Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor´s degree in Engineering with a specialisation in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Energy or Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 180 credits, or equivalent. Courses in Thermodynamics. Please review the required documents for additional information. Language requirements English Accepted proof of proficiency: CAE or CPE, IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+ For more information about accepting previous studies in English visit http://www.hb.se/wps/portal/engtest Other requirements At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. More information Expenses, accommodation, working etc. hb.se/..yyuMsM!/dl2/d1/L2dQX18vb0F3d0FBQVF

Apply now! Fall 2014 Application start: 1 Oct 2013 Application deadline: 10 Oct 2013 23:59 (GMT)

Course overview

As the Earth’s population rises and the global demand for consumable products increases, the amount of waste produced and energy consumed world-wide through both production and consumption is on an alarming rise. As more and more companies look for methods of making this cycle sustainable, the services of an appropriately qualified engineer become very attractive.

The objective of the Master’s Programme in Sustainable Engineering is to increase your competence in developing and applying systems and technology for producing renewable energy and materials from wastes. You will be well prepared for future research and will also achieve a broader competence in Sustainability. The challenges for engineers and scientists within this field are therefore enormous. With some exceptions, the traditional way of land-filling is not longer an acceptable solution if the aim is a sustainable use of natural resources. It is also of great importance to reduce the green house effects by replacing fossil fuels with bio-fuels. Besides the environmental aspects, the economical values of the waste as well as economical and technical conditions have to be considered.

Content
The programme is aimed at providing you with skills and knowledge to be able to develop and introduce sustainable systems and technology in the material, energy and recycling sectors. The central focus of the programme is resource management and recycling of materials. The programme also aims at preparing you for PhD studies. A broad spectrum of different areas of engineering will be studied. To analyze and compare different alternatives of waste treatment, life cycle assessment becomes an important tool. Skills in oral and written presentations are also vital, if ideas and thoughts are to be communicated and applied successfully. The studies are strongly connected to the research areas bioethanol, biogas, biopolymers and energy recovery.

Career opportunities

The central focus of the programme is recovery of energy and materials and recycling of materials. The education also aims at preparing the student for PhD studies.

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