Environmental Engineering MSc
Environmental Engineering MSc
Program Length: 2 years
Research program with a thesis
Tuition will be covered for accepted students.
Scholarships are available
Application Deadline:
June 16, 2026
Degree Awarded: MSc in Environmental Engineering
Love engineering and care about the planet? Join our two-year MSc program in Environmental Engineering, where innovation and sustainability meet hands-on research in the dynamic heart of the start-up nation.
About the MSc in Environmental Engineering
In an era of unprecedented environmental challenges, the MSc in Environmental Engineering is your opportunity to be at the forefront of green technology and contribute to real change. The program is part of Tel Aviv University's suite of English-taught engineering degrees.
Designed for engineers, the program provides advanced technological tools to address environmental crises and to develop groundbreaking technologies, and prepares graduates for diverse career paths extending beyond environmental engineering.
You'll study in one of the world's leading ecosystems for water and desalination technology, working alongside faculty whose research moves from the lab into real-world clean-water ventures.
If you are looking for a degree that combines engineering, science, interdisciplinary skills, and innovative thinking—with a sense of mission and global impact—your place is with us!
Why Choose Us?
Interdisciplinary Approach:
The program is engineering-led, with supporting coursework in policy, smart technology, and economics because real environmental solutions need engineers who understand the systems their technologies operate in.
Industry-Connected Faculty:
Learn from leading academics and industrial experts in cleantech, renewable energy, desalination, and more.
Innovative & Global Focus:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, produce biofuels, treat water and wastewater, design low-emission and energy-efficient transportation, develop biodegradable plastics, and integrate data science and nanotechnology to create a greener world.
Career Opportunities & Scholarships:
Graduates enter industry, startups, and research. Scholarships are available to accepted students.
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What can you do with a master's in Environmental Engineering?
An MSc in Environmental Engineering opens doors to rewarding and impactful careers. Graduates work in roles such as:
- Environmental entrepreneurs in impact companies and startups
- Environmental project managers and engineers in the public and private sectors
- Environmental consultants for high-tech, cleantech, and green technology companies
- Researchers in research institutes and academia
- Global initiatives in developing countries, humanitarian organizations, and social-change projects
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MSc in Environmental Engineering at Tel Aviv University?
It's a two-year, research-based master's degree, taught entirely in English, for engineers who want to work on real environmental challenges. Students develop advanced technological tools across areas like water and wastewater treatment, renewable energy, desalination, low-emission transportation, and sustainable materials, and complete a thesis with a faculty advisor.
How is environmental engineering different from environmental studies?
Environmental engineering is a technical, solutions-building discipline — you design and build the technologies that treat water, cut emissions, and produce clean energy. Environmental studies focuses on policy, planning, and sustainability strategy. If your background and goals are policy-oriented rather than engineering, the MA in Environmental Studies is the better fit.
Who is the program for, and what are the admission requirements?
This is a research-based master's: every accepted student is matched with a faculty advisor and completes a thesis. You'll need a BSc in Engineering with an average of 85 or above (Israeli scale). Full details are on the Admission Requirements tab. Fill in the contact form on this page to receive more information.
Is the program taught in English?
Yes, the entire MSc is taught in English, so you can complete the degree without prior Hebrew. This makes it accessible to international students and to new immigrants (olim) studying in Israel in English.
Is the MSc in Environmental Engineering funded?
Yes. This is a research master's with a thesis, and accepted students have their tuition covered. You can compare other funded options across the university on the Tuition-Free & Funded Programs page.
