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Environmental Protection and Ecotechnology Updated programme from 2026/27
Second cycle
If you want to deepen your knowledge and take on more demanding professional and research work in the environmental field, a master’s degree at FVO is your next step.
The programme brings together natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and management. Topics range from water, air and soil pollution to impact assessment, nature conservation, environmental economics and law.
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Who is it for?
The programme is applied and interdisciplinary, and welcomes graduates from different fields. Lecturers and practitioners show you how to turn knowledge into practical solutions.
You can enrol with a first-cycle degree of at least 180 ECTS credits in a field listed in the call for applications, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, agriculture, healthcare and environmental protection. If your degree is from another field or from abroad, the Academic Affairs Committee may require up to 60 additional ECTS credits before enrolment.
Part-time study is designed for working students, so you can apply what you learn directly in your job.
You can join the faculty’s national and international research projects.
Build the up-to-date expertise in nature conservation and environmental technology that green careers demand.
Environmental challenges call for different perspectives. We welcome graduates from a wide range of fields.
Technologies for protecting and restoring the environment, from soil remediation and wastewater treatment to the circular economy and energy resources.
Climate change, environmental risks and natural disasters, environmental impact assessment, and communication with the public and decision-makers.
Ecology and protection of wildlife, terrestrial ecosystems and waters, alongside conservation biology as a foundation for protecting biodiversity.
How the programme works
In year one, build on the shared foundations of environmental technologies, conservation, environmental law and economics. Apply them in the lab and in the field, and choose your first module. Year two includes a second module, statistical methods, two electives and the master’s thesis.
Career opportunities
FVO master’s graduates tackle environmental challenges from measurement and analysis through to assessment and practical solutions. They work in businesses, public services, protected areas, research organisations and NGOs.
Manage environmental permits, hazardous substances and waste, and environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 and EMAS.
Carry out or lead monitoring of water, air, noise and soil, and use measurement results to inform decisions.
Prepare environmental documentation for spatial plans, developments with environmental impacts and activities in protected areas.
Work for municipal utilities, at wastewater treatment plants, in drinking water supply or for waste management companies.
Work in administration or oversight for environmental protection and spatial planning, or in urban planning institutes.
Work in protected areas, parks and reserves, in hunting and fishing organisations, in NGOs, or in environmental units at educational and research institutions.
Environmental expertise matters in settings as varied as wastewater treatment plants, nature parks, industry and public administration.
FVO gave me a starting point for the career I have today. The breadth of what I learned, the many opportunities and the chance to do practical training abroad were among the biggest advantages of my studies. What I learned at FVO still helps me tackle a range of research challenges.
My Erasmus+ exchange in Evenstad introduced me to a different academic environment, new ways of learning and life in an international community. Studying on a campus surrounded by well-preserved nature brought theory together with practical work and first-hand research into forest ecosystems. I also met new people and gained experience that helped me grow personally and professionally.
We met the Faculty of Environmental Protection through the Erasmus+ project “Microplastics: Tomorrow’s Macro Problem”, which raised awareness among secondary school students about the harm caused by microplastics. We were impressed by the faculty’s responsiveness, expertise and approach to working together. Anja Bubik, PhD, was the driving force behind the project’s content, bringing a wealth of knowledge, fresh ideas and practical solutions. We look forward to continuing the partnership through new projects and have already started writing joint Erasmus+ applications. We’re glad our paths crossed.
As a company committed to sustainability, we see reducing our environmental impact as part of our social responsibility. We engaged Gašper Gantar, PhD, Assistant Professor, as an expert adviser. On behalf of VŠPI, he analysed how we could improve our business processes and, once we introduced the measures, assessed the reduction in environmental impact. The work was of a high standard and helped our company develop.
We develop innovative products. During development, we needed to assess environmental impacts, compare competing technologies and carry out other aspects of life cycle analysis. FVO’s experts provided the support we needed. We were very satisfied with the study and the proactive collaboration. The results helped us choose design solutions that minimise our product’s environmental impact.
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Applications and enrolment
If this programme is right for you, check the entry requirements and selection criteria.
Apply online through the eVŠ portal. FVO first-cycle graduates do not need to attach supporting documents. The 2026/27 deadlines have passed. The 2027/28 call is expected on the Applications and enrolment page in spring 2027.
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