MSc Circular Engineering and Economy
Master's programme combining engineering, economics, and management for a sustainable circular economy.
Best for:Best for students with an engineering or technical background seeking to specialize in sustainable systems, circular economy, and resource management.
Overview
RWTH Aachen University offers a full-time Master of Science programme in Circular Engineering and Economy spanning four semesters. The curriculum integrates technical innovations with economic and organisational strategies across the entire value chain, from raw material extraction to recycling. Students can choose between specialisation paths including Circular Cities, Circular Technologies for Future Mobility, and Circular Consumer Products. The programme prepares graduates to solve complex sustainability challenges by combining sound technical expertise with economic decision-making.
What you'll do
- Complete modular coursework spanning engineering processes and their economic, ecological, and social contexts
- Choose and complete a specialised study path in Circular Cities, Circular Technologies for Future Mobility, or Circular Consumer Products
- Participate in collaborative projects with industrial and academic partners in Germany and abroad
- Conduct independent research leading to a Master's thesis written and defended in English
Requirements
Degree required: BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Raw Materials and Energy Supply, or equivalent technical/engineering field
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English (B2 level required via IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 90, or equivalent) and German (B2 level required via TestDaF TDN 4, DSH-2, or equivalent)
Instruction: English and German
- Demonstrate at least 50 credit points in engineering and subject-specific fundamentals
- At least 36 credit points from the Fundamentals of Engineering area including mechanics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
- At least 14 credit points from Specialised Fundamentals such as energy economics, business administration, or project management
- Applicants must meet academic prerequisite credit distributions without exceeding a 30 credit point deficit condition
- Valid official language certificates for both English and German at level B2
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-09-01
Applicants must submit their application through the RWTH Aachen online portal within the specified application periods. EU applicants apply between 1 May and 1 September, while non-EU applicants apply between 1 December and 1 March for the winter semester. Ensure all required language certificates and academic transcripts demonstrating the necessary credit points are uploaded.
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- BSc transcripts
- English language certificate
- German language certificate
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