Career opportunities

With a master’s degree in ecotechnology, you can take on more advanced professional, development and research roles in companies, public institutions, research organisations and nature conservation. Green professions face skills shortages. All graduates from the 2022/23 and 2023/24 cohorts were employed immediately after graduation.

Where are your skills needed?

Business and the public sector

Environmental expertise is needed in industry, utility companies, forestry, agriculture and tourism, as well as in public services responsible for water, spatial planning and nature.

Industry and environmental permits

Companies requiring environmental permits, hazardous substance management, ISO 14001 and EMAS systems, and development of environmentally friendly products and technologies.

Monitoring and environmental documentation

Monitoring water, air, noise and soil, plus impact assessments and environmental documentation for spatial plans and developments in protected areas.

Water, waste and remediation

Utility companies and wastewater treatment plants, drinking water supply, waste management companies, remediation of degraded areas and energy renovation.

Public administration, nature and research

Administrative and supervisory services, urban planning institutes, parks and protected areas, hunting and fishing organisations, institutes, faculties and non-governmental organisations.

From module to career

The two modules you choose shape your path

In each year, you choose one module to move towards your preferred professional field while you study.

Ecotechnology

Utility companies and wastewater treatment plants, waste management companies, industries requiring environmental permits, soil remediation and energy.

Environment and society

Impact assessments and environmental expert studies, administrative and supervisory services, urban planning institutes, environmental risk management and environmental communication.

Nature conservation

Protected areas, parks and reserves, nature conservation institutions, hunting and fishing organisations, non-governmental organisations and research groups.

The path to employment

Gain experience while you study

Laboratory work, fieldwork and data

In your first year, you take Laboratory and Field Practicum and Computer Practicum. In your second year, you learn to process data using modern statistical methods.

Projects and practising professionals

Courses involve guest experts, for example from the Geological Survey of Slovenia and the National Institute of Biology. You can also take part in the Faculty’s research projects.

International experience

Through Erasmus+, you can complete part of your studies or a traineeship abroad.

Career Centre

Support with career planning, preparing your CV and job interview, and finding employment.

Examples from practice

Master’s theses that address real challenges

This selection of recent master’s theses (PDFs in Slovenian) shows the breadth of work undertaken by ecotechnology master’s graduates. All theses are available in the Digital Thesis Library.

Job vacancies and placements

The Career Centre lists current jobs, student work and placements on the Career Opportunities page. To find out who employs FVO graduates, visit the Career Opportunities overview. After graduation, stay connected through the Alumni Club.

Career support

Career Centre and International Office

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Advice on preparing a CV, finding employment and gaining international experience

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Last updated: October 2026

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