Process Safety and Environmental Engineering Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Safety and environmental protection are indispensable elements of any industrial activity. In a modern society, technical processes will only be accepted if the emerging hazards are identified and kept under control and if the environmental impact is reduced to an acceptable minimum. To achieve these aims, experts are needed who possess both an in-depth understanding of process engineering and specific knowledge of safety and environmental technologies. The Master's programme in Process Safety and Environmental Engineering aims to educate experts for industry as well as for authorities, research organisations, and higher education. Graduates from the programme are versed in the natural scientific fundamentals of technical processes, especially those related to safety and the environment and think and act holistically in the assessment of safety and environmental concerns and their prevention and mitigation. They are able to apply their engineering know-how to safety and environmental problems and to develop appropriate solutions.

The course is structured in four semesters with the three first semesters covering lectures, tutorials and lab work. The fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis. 

Internships are not part of the curriculum. However, voluntary internships may be acknowledged as elective subject with maximum of 5 CP depending on length and work contents.

Bachelor's degree with an equivalent of minimum of 180 CP according to the European ECTS, grade of 2.3 or better according to the German GPA system
English language proficiency certificate

Currently, the semester fee is 311.30 EUR. It covers services offered by the "Studentenwerk" (student union) and the student representatives. Enrolled students receive the "Deutschlandsemesterticket" for free use of public transport throughout Germany, along with student discounts in the campus cafeteria and more.

A minimum of 992 EUR per month must be budgeted for accommodation, cost of living, health insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses. In comparison with many other towns and cities, the rental prices in Magdeburg are still relatively low. There are no tuition fees for the majority of programmes, and the semester fee already includes the cost of bus and tram travel within Magdeburg. The following link provides a fair picture of the cost of living in Magdeburg: Finance.

It is possible to find a part-time job as a research or student assistant at one of the faculties or in the university administration (maximum: 80 hours per month). Other opportunities are student jobs at different companies, restaurants, and shops. Information on how to find a job can be found on our website: Career Service.

The university provides a limited number of excellence scholarships. Eligible candidates are students in advanced semesters who clearly show above-average results. Scholarships cannot be provided for new students. 

Additionally, you may check the following overview:
Scholarships and funding opportunities for international students.

See course homepage.

The "Studentenwerk" (student union) in Magdeburg manages the on-campus halls of residence (mostly one- to four-room apartments). Currently, the monthly rent ranges from 200 EUR to 500 EUR per room (approx. 12 to 35 square meters), depending on the size and furnishing. Rooms in the halls of residence are limited in number. The accommodation application can be found on the website of the Studentenwerk.
The Studentenwerk assists all new students in finding adequate accommodation, either on or off campus. Private accommodation is available on the Magdeburg accommodation market. However, fully furnished units are in somewhat short supply.