Bachelor

Circular Engineering

To ensure a healthy planet and strong economy for current and future generations, a transition to a circular economy is needed. A circular economy is characterised by a system of closed loop processes. Ideally no waste is created, renewable energy sources are used, and raw materials, components and products retain their value. This transition asks for innovative engineering solutions that require a new way of thinking.

Fast facts

3-year, full-time bachelor’s, taught in English
Small-scale tutorial groups of about 15 students
Gain hands-on engineering research experience
Work at state-of-the-art engineering labs
Education and research at multiple Brightlands locations

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Judie el Ghazzawi and Maria el Kadi, student ambassadors Circular Engineering @um_circularengineering

Student ambassadors offer you a glimpse into their everyday life as students, from attending classes and working on exciting projects to enjoying campus life. This gives you a sense of what it's like to be a student in this programme.

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Meet Circular Engineering

Circular Engineering - Programme presentation - BOD

Do you get excited when facing a technical challenge? Do you want to contribute to the transition to a circular economy? Then the unique new Maastricht bachelor's programme in Circular Engineering is the perfect choice for you: the engineer of the future. The bachelor Circular Engineering combines a rigid engineering foundation with in-depth knowledge and skills in one of three engineering concentrations, while focussing on sustainability throughout the curriculum. These three concentrations are:

Throughout the curriculum, there are strong interactions with industry, especially at the Brightlands campuses.

Circular Chemical Engineering
Sustainable Biotechnology
Engineering Physics for Sustainable Manufacturing

You can tailor your curriculum to your own needs, interests and career goals, by using the open curriculum space in the second year to select from a large range of electives, by taking on engineering projects and internships of your choice and by choosing one of the concentrations in the third year. By approaching problems from various disciplinary perspectives, you develop technical solutions for society and industry to address existing and future challenges.

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Study information events

Are you a prospective bachelor student? Then we are here to help! We understand that finding the right bachelor programme is important. That’s why we offer you several resources that will give you a feel of what it is like to study at Circular Engineering.

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Problem-Based Learning and engineering education: a perfect match

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Carla Koopman, Associate Prof. Circular Chemical Engineering
Research and education into circular thinking and sustainability are important themes

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Thomas Cleij, Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering
Sustainable Innovation needs Circular Engineers

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Gus van der Feltz, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Blue Plasma
Brightsite, transforming industry towards a sustainable future

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Arnold Stokking, Managing Director Brightsite