Umwelttechnik
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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In the Umwelttechnik (B.Sc.) programme at HAW Hamburg, you learn how to develop technical, planning-related, and natural-science solutions to the most important environmental challenges of our time.
The degree uses a strongly interdisciplinary approach, combining engineering with fundamentals from physics, chemistry, and biology, and you study topics connected to regenerative energy use, energy saving, wastewater and air treatment, chemical analysis, and environmental management.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Mathematics 1
- Physics 1
- General and inorganic chemistry
- Informatics 1
- Environmental, climate, and energy
- Mathematics 2
- Physics 2
- Organic chemistry
- Biology and sustainability
- Electrical engineering
- Informatics 2
- Thermodynamics
- Environmental engineering processes (UVT) and UVT practical
- Fluid mechanics and heat transfer
- Wahlpflichtfächer (elective courses) and Environmental law
- Measurement technology (Messtechnik)
- Environmental studies project
- Environmental parameters: measuring and modelling
- Environmental management
- Wastewater and exhaust air treatment
- Practice module with a practice period (Praxisphase) in an enterprise, engineering office, authority or research institution
- Bachelor thesis (Bachelorarbeit)
- Excursions within the practice module framework (as defined in the study plan)
Curriculum
B.Sc. Umwelttechnik (HAW Hamburg) total: 210 ECTS (including Bachelorarbeit, Praxismodul, and 4 technical elective modules within the chosen study focus).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and core fundamentals | Mathematik 1 | 6 | 30 |
| Physik 1 | 6 | |||
| Allgemeine und anorganische Chemie | 6 | |||
| Informatik 1 | 6 | |||
| Umwelt, Klima, Energie | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Engineering fundamentals and laboratory/practice components | Mathematik 2 | 6 | 30 |
| Physik 2 | 6 | |||
| Organische Chemie | 6 | |||
| Biologie und Nachhaltigkeit | 6 | |||
| Elektrotechnik | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Advanced technical foundations | Mathematik 3 | 6 | 30 |
| Thermodynamik | 6 | |||
| Informatik 2 | 6 | |||
| Angewandte Biologie und Ökologie | 6 | |||
| Elektronik | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Core environmental engineering and stream/heat transfer | Umweltverfahrenstechnik (UVT) | 12 | 30 |
| Strömungslehre und Wärmeübertragung | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtfächer | 6 | |||
| Umweltrecht | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | Measurement/management modules and preparation for project work and focus | Messtechnik | 6 | 30 |
| Umweltstudienprojekt | 6 | |||
| Umweltparameter messen und modellieren | 6 | |||
| Umweltmanagement (UMan) | 6 | |||
| Abwasser- und Abluftbehandlung | 6 | |||
| Semester 6 | Consulting/role-based module and internship practice | Grundlagen umwelttechnische Beauftragte und Berater*innen | 6 | 24 |
| Praxismodul | 18 | |||
| Semester 7 | Bachelor thesis and chosen technical study focus modules | Bachelorarbeit | 12 | 36 |
| Studienschwerpunkt (4 technical elective modules within the chosen focus; modules selected by student) | 24 | |||
| Semesters 1–5 | Additional module blocks as published in the study plan table | Umweltverfahrenstechnik (UVT) Prak | 2 | 2 |
| Total | B.Sc. Umwelttechnik: 31 Pflichtmodule (including Bachelorarbeit and Praxismodul) plus 4 technical Wahlpflichtmodule within the chosen Studienschwerpunkt (Studienschwerpunkt modules). | 210 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain practical engineering competence for protecting air and water, including areas like wastewater and exhaust air treatment, measurement technology, and environmental analysis.
- You learn how to plan, operate, and evaluate environmental-technology solutions, preparing you for roles in companies, authorities, engineering offices, and research institutions.
- You build job-ready skills for renewable energy and energy-efficiency-related tasks through the programme’s listed study focus areas and technical electives.
- You develop professional experience through the practice module (Praxisphase) in an enterprise, engineering office, authority, or research institution, which helps you connect your studies to real industry processes.
- You prepare for interdisciplinary work by combining engineering fundamentals with natural sciences and environmental management topics, matching the way employers staff environmental projects.
- You graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree that supports progression into environmental-technology engineering roles and further consecutive master’s studies at the academic level.
Employability rate
Environmental-technology graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting steady demand for engineers in environmental protection, measurement, and resource-management work.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in companies, engineering offices, public authorities, and research-supported projects.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification | International applicants need an academic qualification that corresponds to the German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife. If your school-leaving qualification was obtained outside Germany, you must have it assessed via the preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist. |
| International credential review (VPD) | HAW Hamburg checks your university entrance qualification via uni-assist, which evaluates your documents on behalf of the university. The VPD process is used for foreign qualifications, and you should start it early because the assessment can take approximately 6 weeks. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | Relevant academic background | Your school-leaving qualification and foreign credentials are evaluated via the international applicants process and the VPD; HAW Hamburg decides based on your submitted certificates and transcripts. |
Language requirements
You must demonstrate German language skills at C1 level for admission to Umwelttechnik (B.Sc.) at HAW Hamburg.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution (winter semester 2026/27): €397.00, including Studierendenwerk €101.00, Students' Union (AStA) €19.10, semester ticket €226.80, contribution to semester-ticket hardship fund €0.10, administrative fee €50.00. |
| Administrative fee | EUR 50 / per semester | Administrative fee is a flat-rate charge included in the semester contribution; the page lists it as €50.00 for the winter semester 2026/27. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to financially support their stay in Germany. Follow the official requirements for visa and residence permits by providing the financial proof requested for your application.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | June - Winter intake | December - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | June 01, 2026 | December 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2027 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | June - Winter intake | December - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | June - Winter intake | December - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your international eligibility (VPD/credential review)
Before applying to Umwelttechnik (B.Sc.), start by checking whether your foreign school qualification gives you eligibility to study in Germany. HAW Hamburg states that your university entrance qualification is checked by uni-assist via a preliminary review documentation (VPD). The VPD assessment can take approximately 6 weeks, so begin early to stay within the application deadlines.
Choose your intake and meet the application window
HAW Hamburg publishes separate application periods for the winter and summer semester. For winter semester, the application period is 1 June to 15 July, and for summer semester it is 1 December to 15 January. Confirm your target semester first, then plan your document uploads and any hard-copy requirements accordingly.
Apply online via the university portal
HAW Hamburg states that the application for a study place is exclusively online. Register for the myHAW application portal and submit your application documents online within the published application period. HAW Hamburg also advises that you note your application number and password and check your myHAW account and emails regularly after submission.
Submit required documents and complete follow-up steps
HAW Hamburg states that international applicants need to submit additional documents, including language proof and the VPD/credential review documents where required. If your application is successful, HAW Hamburg indicates that you will then have to submit hard copies of some documents. Make sure your uploads are complete and correct before the deadline to avoid delays in review.