The Environmental and Recycling Technology program provides in-depth academic training. It is ideally designed for Are you interested in preserving our environment and extracting new raw materials from waste? Then start the Master's degree programme in Environmental and Recycling Technology at the University of Applied Sciences Nordhausen. Topics covered, global demand for raw materials, technological possibilities for producing raw materials, technologies for waste water and polluted air, global benefits from environmental and recycling technologies Two specialisations (Environmental Technology and Recycling Technology) are taught in the form of lectures, seminars, exercises, practical laboratory training with excursions to sites, manufacturers and companies. In project work prominent current issues will be discussed. The final semester is reserved for your Master's thesis..
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Ensure your GPA and language scores meet the requirements set for this program.
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The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship recipient will receive 16,800 euros each month during the full duration of the programme (max. 24 months). The scholarship will also cover the travel, visa cost and the living allowance.
What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 20 hours/week during term. Full-time during semester breaks (90 full days or 180 half days per year).
Student pay rate
€12.82/hour
National minimum wage applies to student workers. Most student jobs pay €13–€16/hour.
Stay after graduation
18 months
Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG) — Stay 18 months after graduation to find a job matching your qualification. No job offer needed to apply.
Path to residency
2 years
Permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) possible after 2 years of skilled employment. EU Blue Card holders may qualify after 21 months.
Average graduate salary
€45,000/year
Average starting salary for international graduates. Tech, engineering, and finance roles typically higher.
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