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Environmental Protection and Ecotechnology For prospective students
First cycle
If you want to understand environmental challenges and use what you learn to find practical solutions, FVO is a place to start.
The programme connects natural sciences, technology, spatial studies and society. Through lab and fieldwork, data analysis and practical training, you learn to monitor the environment, understand human impacts and develop solutions for a more sustainable future.
Already studying at FVO? Information for students
Who is it for?
You donβt need to know exactly which environmental career you want yet. What matters is your curiosity about how the world works, why the environment changes, and how knowledge, data and practical solutions can help. At FVO you can explore different fields before focusing on the one that suits you best.
You are drawn to lab and fieldwork, measurements, data and projects that let you apply what you learn to real cases.
You might see yourself in a business, lab, municipality, nature park, research institution or developing sustainable solutions, even if you are still deciding where.
You want to understand ecosystems, biodiversity, water, soil and human impacts, and learn how professionals monitor and protect them.
Environmental challenges bring together biology, chemistry, technology, GIS, law, spatial planning and society. Your studies at FVO do the same.
Start by asking questions about the environmental issues that interest you.
Explore ecosystems, nature conservation, wildlife and ways to protect biodiversity. Learn how species, their habitats and human impacts are connected.
Study environmental quality, pollution, monitoring and protection of natural resources. Learn how we monitor water, air and soil and use measurements to make informed decisions.
Learn about environmental law, impact assessment and communication. Combine scientific, technical and social knowledge and present findings clearly to decision-makers and the public.
How the programme works
The programme builds your knowledge step by step. In year one, learn the foundations and explore how people, nature and the environment are connected. In year two, start using professional tools and data. Year three focuses on applying what you learn through practical work, projects and real environmental challenges.
Career opportunities
Environmental expertise is useful wherever people need to understand human impacts, monitor natural resources or find more responsible ways to develop. FVO graduates go on to work in businesses, public administration, municipalities, laboratories, research institutions, nature conservation and environmental consulting.
Contribute to sustainability strategies, reporting, decarbonisation and more responsible practices in businesses and organisations.
Carry out measurements and analyses and monitor the quality of water, air, soil and other parts of the environment.
Work with biodiversity, habitats, protected areas and wildlife management.
Find ways to reduce waste, reuse materials, recycle and use resources more efficiently.
Contribute to GIS analysis, spatial planning, environmental assessment and projects for municipalities and local communities.
Take part in research, measurements and laboratory analysis, and develop new solutions to environmental challenges.
Career opportunities range from nature parks and industry to laboratories and municipal government.
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 βMicroplastics: Tomorrowβs Macro Problemβ, which raised awareness among secondary school students about the harm caused by microplastics. We were impressed by the facultyβs responsiveness, expertise and approach to working together. Anja Bubik, PhD, was the driving force behind the projectβs 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. Weβre glad our paths crossed.
As a company committed to sustainability, we see reducing our environmental impact as part of our social responsibility. We engaged GaΕ‘per Gantar, PhD, Assistant Professor, as an expert adviser. On behalf of VΕ PI, 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. FVOβs 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 productβs environmental impact.
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Applications and enrolment
If this programme is right for you, check the entry requirements and submit your application by the deadline.
Apply for undergraduate studies online through eVΕ . Find current deadlines, available places and the information you need before submitting your application.
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