Vorarlberg University
of Applied Sciences

Environment and Engineering

Thinking about the environment when developing technology.

Designing products to be recyclable instead of producing waste. Optimizing production processes and saving energy and resources. That's the future you want to actively design?

The interdisciplinary bachelor's degree programme Environment and Engineering gives you the skills for current challenges: from Circular Economy to technical environmental protection to measures for more sustainability.

The program combines environmental engineering with resource management and focuses on resource efficiency of companies and their processes. Graduates are sought-after experts for future jobs in the environmental industry.

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Perspectives

The transformation to a green Business and Management and the expansion of renewable energy systems are both economic and job drivers in Austria and worldwide. The dynamic development of the environmental economy and requirements such as the Paris Climate Agreement or the EU's Green Deal ensure that experts are in urgent demand now and in the future.

After completing your studies, you will have access to numerous professional fields of activity:

Operation, maintenance and optimization of technical plants
Environmental management and working with environmental information systems
Product engineering and product management
Sovereign tasks of inspection and approval
Environmental consulting for companies, politics and administration
Companies and public institutions from a wide range of sectors offer you promising jobs:
Production companies
Administration of local and regional authorities
Engineering firms
Public utility and waste management companies
Associations and environmental organizations

Access to further studies

The academic degree "Bachelor of Science in Engineering, BSc" gives you access to further master's studies at a university of applied sciences or university in Switzerland or abroad. At the FHV, we offer master's degree programmes in Sustainable Energy Systems, Mechatronics, Computer Science and Business Administration. Building on this, a doctorate or PhD program at a university is possible.

Why study Environment and Engineerung at the FHV?

Interdisciplinary and practical
Benefit from the knowledge and experience of the lecturers in courses and exercises. Put your skills to the test in the laboratory. Work together with your fellow students in projects on real-life tasks.
Good to know: The environmental workshop offers you the chance to specialize in the 5th semester.

These are your advantages:

Individual support at the beginning of your studies to consolidate your STEM knowledge
Strong network with companies and research centres
Own practical experience through professional practical training
Modern campus, top facilities
Free access to technical laboratories seven days a week
Lecturer:s from top companies in the industry
Small groups: high practical relevance, personal supervision, lively exchange
Clear time frame, clear structure
Semester abroad possible worldwide