International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering
There is a strong and ever increasing demand for specialists trained in pollution prevention and remediation. This programme addresses these needs by educating a new generation of environmental scientist and engineers that can provide adequate and state-of-the-art solutions to tackle complex, multidisciplinary environmental issues. Throughout the programme, students move between the partner institutions.
Open Days
Each spring there is a Graduation Fair. It consists of a job fair (with more than 200 different companies) and a postgrad/master fair.
For some programmes, there is a specific Open Day. If this is the case, you will find the date here (at the latest Feb 15th).
Admission for students holding a Flemish degree
- Admission Subject to an Enquiry into the Suitability of the Holder of the Diploma
- Een diploma van een bacheloropleiding in het academisch onderwijs
Additional Information on Admission (Flemish Degree)
Holders of one of the above-mentioned diplomas who wish to follow the course must present themselves to the IMETE-Joint Management Committee of the programme before 15 August of the previous academic year. After this date one cannot be admitted.
Admission for Students holding a Non-Flemish Degree
The International Master in Environmental Technology and Engineering (IMETE) has the following admission requirements:
Proof that the applicant has successfully accomplished a first degree of higher education equivalent to a B.Sc. degree (equivalent to 180 credit points according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)) with a good final mark as shown by a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least B/B+ (US System) or a classification of at least 2nd upper (UK system), in one of the following subjects: pure or applied sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, civil or agricultural engineering, environmental or agricultural sciences, etc.). Sufficient academic knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry is an absolute requirement and basic knowledge of biology is recommended.
More information on www.imete.eu.
Information on admission requirements and the administrative procedure for admission on the basis of a diploma obtained abroad, can be found on the following page: www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/enrolment-or-registration.
Language requirements
Language requirements for this study programme differ from the required standard level for English taught study programmes as specified in the Ghent University Education and Examination Code:
English: IELTS 6.0 or higher (preferably 6.5 or higher) with a minimum of 6.0 for writing - TOEIC: 960 or higher - TOEFL iBT 80 (with minimum 17 for writing) - Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE).
See also https://www.un-ihe.org/education/english-language-requirements
Exemptions:
Nationals from Australia, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Cook Islands, Eswatini, Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, St Vincent and Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, provided that earlier education is taught in English and is finalised with a Bachelor degree.
Flexible trajectories
Flexible trajectories refers to alternative ways of following our courses. It might mean that a course can be spread in time as to allow the combination of work and studying, or that students with special needs get the support they need to allow a successful study career.
An international experience
Going abroad with Erasmus is wide-spread and well-known. But getting an international experience is possible in many different ways.