Circular Engineering pursues the goal of further developing the circularity of products and systems across the entire value chain, increasing resource efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Studying in this bachelor’s programme you will understand the concept of circularity of material flows, especially on the production side:

• starting from primary raw materials,
• to the production systems,
• via the product itself,
• to the production of quality-assured secondary raw materials by means of technical-technological recycling processes.

In this bachelor’s programme you receive a broad and methodically high-quality education which combines a sound basic education in STEM and basic engineering with broad knowledge in circular engineering and sustainability.

Techno-economic fundamentals that take into account the economic aspect of sustainability are an integral part of your curriculum. This includes gaining basic competences in business administration, earn the skills to perform life cycle-oriented, ecological-economic product assessments and you will master problem-solving methods.

The bachelor's degree is completed in 6 + 1 semesters within the framework of 210 ECTS in English at Montanuniverisität Leoben.

Building on a very deep understanding of the physical, chemical, thermodynamic and engineering principles of the circularity of material flow systems, you will become aware of global developments and challenges whilst developing strong personal skills such as critical thinking, creativity and innovation as well as the acquisition of excellent English skills. 

Semester 1 and 2: First common study year:

Module Introduction to STEM & Transferable Skills

Module Fundamentals of Chemistry

Module Fundamentals of Mathematics

Module Fundamentals of Physics

Module Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics

Module Digital Competences & Statistics Fundamentals

Do-it Labs on Circular Economy and Circular Engineering

Electives (such as introductory classes in e.g. mining engineering, responsible engineering, geosciences, digitalisation, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, material sciences, industrial logistics, circular engineering)

Semesters 3 to 6 content from the following modules:

Module 1: Engineering Disciplines

Module 2: Sustainable Development

Module 3: Primary Raw Materials

Module 4: Secondary Raw Materials and Recycling

Module 5: Process Engineering

Module 6: Materials

Do-it Labs

Free electives

Bachelor thesis

Practice

The curriculum comprises a subject-relevant, compulsary practical training at a suitable, preferably non-university institution with a workload of 30 ECTS credits (corresponds to 80 working days) for practice-oriented application of acquired knowledge.