Environmental and Sanitary Engineering

University
Free

Course Overview

The undergraduate program in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering at Unesc aims to train professionals capable of acting in the preservation of natural resources and the protection of health, aiming to reduce the environmental impacts caused by human activities. The program encompasses essential technological, environmental, economic, and social knowledge for a comprehensive education.

Differentials

• Physical Structure and Laboratories: Excellent physical structure with fully equipped laboratories that allow for the integration of theory and practice from the early semesters;
• Extension and Research Projects: Active participation in extension projects, research, and junior enterprise, involving students and professors in scientific events and strengthening ties with the community;
• Entrepreneurship: Encouragement of entrepreneurial spirit through real consulting situations and support for the development of new leaders;
• Technical Visits: Opportunities for technical visits that provide students with a closer connection between theoretical content and professional practice, facilitating the retention of learning;
• International and Local Partnerships: Strategic partnerships with companies, hospitals, city halls, environmental foundations, industries, and international universities such as Ca’Foscari University of Venice (Italy), Universidad Científica Del Sur (Peru), and University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). Additionally, collaboration with the University’s Technological Park (I-PARQUE) for mandatory and non-mandatory internships.

What will you learn?

In the Bachelor’s program in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, you will be trained to advise and implement solutions for complex environmental problems. The program emphasizes the practical application of acquired knowledge through technical visits, laboratory practical classes, case studies, applied research, project development, and monitoring of environmental and sanitation infrastructure works.

Specific content includes environmental planning and management, air, water, and soil pollution control, water and sewage treatment, rehabilitation of degraded areas, solid waste management, urban drainage, environmental auditing and expertise, among others.

Job Market

Graduates in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering from Unesc have broad opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Areas of work include pollution control, sanitation, environmental planning and management, rehabilitation of degraded areas, water resources, renewable energies, geoprocessing, environmental education, biotechnology, among other emerging areas of environmental engineering.