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Hamburg University of Technology (TU Hamburg - TUHH) is a leading technical university in Germany, known for its strong focus on research and innovation. The university offers a wide range of engineering courses, including Environmental Engineering, which is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address environmental challenges. The Environmental Engineering course at TUHH covers topics such as air and water pollution, waste management, and sustainable development. Students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain practical experience through internships and industry collaborations. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to make a positive impact on the environment and contribute to sustainable development.
Specialization
Specialization Energy and Resources Specialization Environment and Climate Specialization Water Quality and Water Engineering
Fields of study
How to apply
What you need to apply for Environmental Engineering at Hamburg University of Technology (TU Hamburg - TUHH)
1. TOEFL with a minimum score of 577 (paper-based) / 90 (internet-based) or
2. IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5.
Please note: The TOEFL ITP is not be accepted by TUHH.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Environmental Engineering or related fields of study who wish to pursue a research-oriented in-depth study.
_The following professional requirements are eligibility requirements:_
Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics:18 ECTS
Water, Waste or Energy related Engineering topics:
24 ECTS
Biology, Ecology and / or other basics of natural sciences:
6 ECTS
Chemistry, Biochemistry.:
6 ECTS
What to prepare for your application to Environmental Engineering
Documents for an application
Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. And it is possible to apply for one international Master's degree course at TUHH only! Please submit the following documents by using the uploading portal as a part of our online application facility. It is only possible to upload PDF files with a maximum of 7 MB per file. Please upload the original documents and also a translation, if necessary. If your original documents are issued in German or English a translation of a sworn translator is not required.
Curriculum vitae / résumé
TUHH does not require or provide any standard format for the CV. The CV must not consist of more than 2 pages.
Bachelor's degree certificate
Bachelor's degree certificate or equivalent, including your aggregate mark or grade average. If your final degree certificate is not yet available, you need to submit an official provisional degree certificate or an official letter of your registrar, dean or academic supervisor, listing the remaining subjects and, if possible, the prospective grades as well as the prospective final grade average. We strongly recommend using this sample (page 2).
Complete university transcript of record
Complete university transcript of record (semester mark sheets), listing your subjects and grades. If your final year transcripts are not yet available, you need to submit an official provisional transcript or an official letter of your registrar, dean or academic supervisor, listing the remaining subjects and, if possible, the prospective grades as well as the prospective final grade average.
Official explanation of the university grading system
Official explanation of your university grading system issued by your registrar, dean, or academic supervisor, indicating at least the maximum passing grade, the minimum passing grade and the minimum passing grade for graduation.
Proof of English (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, CPE or telc)
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a valid proof of proficiency in English up to the application deadline. The proof of English is compulsory for all applicants only native English speakers from Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, New Zealand, or Canada (except Quebec) are exempt from this requirement. In this case, please submit a copy of your passport instead. Valid means that any certificate may not be older than two years (example: application for the winter semester 2024/2025 - the test date may not be older than March 1, 2022). The following tests will be accepted:
a valid TOEFL score report. The minimum TOEFL score for admission to TUHH is 90 internet-based / 577 paper-based / 22 revised paper-delivered. The TUHH institution code is 8165, a department code is not required. TUHH does only accept the internet-based, paper-based and revised paper-delivered tests! Preparation materials can be found here.
The TOEFL ITP and the TOEFL Essentials will not be accepted by TUHH!
a valid IELTS-Academic score report. The minimum overall IELTS score for admission to TUHH is 6.5.
a valid Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
a valid Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
a valid “telc English C1”-result
The Master's degree courses in Mechanical Engineering and Management and Mechatronics are partly taught in German. For these courses a basic knowledge of German is strongly recommended. Anyhow a formal proof of German is not required for the application.
APS certificate
All applicants with a school or university degree from China, India or Vietnam, regardless of their nationality, have to submit an APS certificate with their application for admission!
Applicants who hold a scholarship from DAAD, another recognized German scholarship organization or an EU-funded scholarship might be exempted from this requirement.
Applicants have to apply for the APS-certificate at the Academic Evaluation Center in charge:
The APS procedure might take a long time, so you should apply for the APS certificate as early as possible!
If you have further questions about the APS certificate please contact the Academic Evaluation Centre in charge directly!
TUHH has no influence on the awarding requirements and the awarding process at the Academic Evaluation Centre.
This is a complete list of application documents! Any other documents (GRE e. g.) will neither be read nor considered. And please do not submit any documents by post mail.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
Open application portalApostille and notarization
Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.
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View document bundleStep-by-step guide to applying for Environmental Engineering at Hamburg University of Technology (TU Hamburg - TUHH)
Before starting the online application all applicants have to do the “pre-check”. The “pre-check” only takes two minutes time and doesn’t require any preparation.
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Tuition
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Semester contribution
350 EUR
per semester
Application fee
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one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,604 – 12,604 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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Acceptance rate
67%
4 accepted out of 6 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
1.89
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
1.41
Best admitted grade
German scale
1.91
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 6 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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