Technology of Circular EconomyHochschule Emden/Leer

The Master's program in Technology of Circular Economy aims to train qualified specialists in the field of circular economy technologies. The program is designed to foster resource-conscious thinking and action, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration. It is taught entirely in English, aligning with the university's goals for diversity and academic and cultural exchange.

Upon completion of the Master's degree, graduates will be equipped to develop sustainable processes as the basis for a circular economy, apply and optimize these processes, work interdisciplinarily within the value chain, and analyze, evaluate, and optimize environmental protection and waste prevention processes from a circular economy perspective.

The study program includes two mandatory modules on Circular Economy. Additional modules are available in the elective area, with the possibility to expand up to two elective modules from the standard 6 ECTS to 12 ECTS. The elective modules cover topics such as:

• Biodegradability and Environmental Impact
• Biopolymers
• Solid Waste and Recycling
• Recovery of recyclable materials
• Water Reuse
• Soil remediation
• Energies and materials in biotechnology
• Scientific Computing