BSc Environmental Engineering
New Administrative Capital, Egypt
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* This date may be extended in certain cases where an extension would benefit the students and allow them to enroll, subject to certain conditions.
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Key Summary
About: The BSc Environmental Engineering at NOVA Cairo awards a European-accredited degree taught in English in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital. The programme develops systems thinking, analytical skills, innovation, teamwork so you'll design and manage sustainable solutions. Core themes cover pressures on environmental systems, water and energy resource management, industrial and urban processes, and the climate and energy transition.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter consultancy firms, auditing firms, utilities companies, global industry, public organizations, international organizations, European Commission, European Environment Agency. Roles may include environmental consultant, water resources engineer, sustainability analyst, compliance auditor, project manager, policy advisor, and climate adaptation specialist.
This undergraduate programme will help identify, implement, and manage innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. The focus is on holistic training and systemic thinking, analytical skills, innovation, and collaborative models. The goal of Environmental Engineering is to provide solutions for economic and social activities aligned with sustainable development.
Main Study Themes
- Identify and analyze the pressures on environmental systems and how they can be overcome
- Evaluate and manage natural resources such as water and energy; understand industrial, urban and technological processes
- Adapt economic activities and companies to the extraordinary evolution in the scope and expertise to tackle the sustainability challenges of the 21st century
- Understand the functioning of natural systems, to cope with the value intertwined with economic and social activities
- Identify solutions and opportunities for innovation, towards the energy and climate transition
- Graduates in Environmental Engineering add value to any organization that has to deal with environmental and sustainability challenges
The Undergraduate Programme in Environmental Engineering is structured to promote strong interdisciplinarity across various fields, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computing, as well as natural sciences such as biology and ecology, and social sciences. It addresses technological, ecological, economic, and social issues.
Foundation Year
- Advanced Topics in Mathematics
- Technical English
- The Portuguese Experience (two modules)
- Portuguese Language
- Portuguese Life Style
- Introduction to Project Development
Year 1
- Mathematical Analysis I
- Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry
- Chemistry A Q Semester 1
- Physics I A F Semester 1
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
- Soft Skills of Science and Technology
- Mathematical Analysis II
- Environmental Biochemistry A
- Physics II
- Biology
- Geology
- Technical Drawing, Cartography and Geographic Information System
Year 2
- Informatics for Science and Engineering I
- Mathematical Analysis III
- Climate and Climate Change
- General Ecology
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Society, Sustainability and Digital Transformation
- Aquatic Monitoring and Basics of Environmental Chemistry
- Aquatic Ecology
- General Hydraulics
- Processes in Industry and Energy
- Socio-Environmental Analysis and Methods
- Creative Project I
- Unrestricted Elective A
Year 3
- Hydrology
- Water Pollution
- Modelling Environmental Systems
- Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health
- Integrated Waste Management
- Air Quality and Noise Management
- Sustainable Cities
- Urban Water Supply Systems
- Urban Wastewater Systems
- Sustainable Planning
- Soil Science and Soil Pollution
- Environmental Economics
- Creative Project II
- Opportunities Program Optional
- Undergraduate Research Opportunity Programme
- Optional Undergraduate Professional Opportunity Programme
NOVA University Lisbon is the TOP-RANKED University operating in Egypt, according to the most recent QS World ranking:
Nova University Lisbon: 327
Cairo University: 347
AUC: 381
Ain Shams: 542
Get to know more about NOVA's rankings for the different schools:
- NOVA Information Management School
- NOVA School of Science and Technology
- NOVA School of Business and Economics
We offer both full and partial scholarships to students with outstanding academic backgrounds, supported by evidence of extracurricular activities. Scholarship decisions are based on financial need, available budget, and management approval.
We will provide you with more information about scholarship opportunities during the application process.
The interdisciplinary nature of the Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering offers its graduates a unique profile for working on multiple interfaces, particularly useful for dealing with complex systems, and for exploring job opportunities in a wide range of professional contexts.
The current high level and quality of employability of Environmental Engineering professionals, in the global market, will expand in view of the ecological transition that economies are starting to adopt. Professional opportunities in many fields include:
- Consultancy Firms – Activities related to environmental and sustainability issues.
- Auditing Firms – Focus on compliance assessment and environmental improvement.
- Service and Utilities Companies – Work in key sectors such as water resource management, waste management, and energy.
- Industry – Application of technological solutions in industrial processes to mitigate environmental impacts.
- Public Organisations – Municipalities, regional and national government structures.
- International Organisations
- European Commission
- European Environment Agency
- Other European and global organisations related to sustainability.
You will fit right into the NOVA University Lisbon family in Cairo if you:
- Love to be around a multicultural environment
- Have always dreamed of studying at a top-ranked University in Europe
- Are eager to learn and to achieve academic success
- Love to meet new people and to be around a mutual help environment
- Are looking to create memories for a lifetime
Additionally, in order to join us, you must meet the following requirements:
- High School diploma or an official declaration from the School attesting when the candidate will be finishing High school.
- All applicants must have a minimum fluency of B2* in English.
- Candidates who are completing/have completed only the 1st year of their higher education degree.
- Specific entry criteria for different Educational Systems may be consulted here: https://tkh.edu.eg/bsc-information-management/
If you're aiming high, start here.
NOVA University Lisbon is the #1-ranked European university in Egypt, according to the QS World University Rankings. That’s right—we’re ahead of Cairo University, AUC, and Ain Shams. When you study at NOVA Cairo, you’re getting a globally respected degree from one of Europe’s best, without leaving home.
What makes NOVA Cairo different?
At NOVA Cairo, you’ll:
- Join a community of ambitious students who are fluent in English and strong in math.
- Study in English-taught programmes that open doors to careers across the globe.
- Earn a European-accredited degree that’s recognised worldwide.
- Learn from top professors and gain hands-on experience in areas shaping the future:
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Information Management
A Campus Built for You
Located at The Knowledge Hub Universities in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, our campus is designed with students in mind:
- Cutting-edge labs and high-tech classrooms
- Chill-out zones and social spaces to connect and unwind
- Top-tier sports facilities—home to national and international athletes
- A vibrant international community where innovation, ambition, and friendship come together
Your future starts now. Choose NOVA Cairo.
A world-class education. A modern campus. A global network. All in one place.
