Diploma with Integrated Master 
in Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Gain hands-on environmental training
Work across science and engineering
Address global environmental challenges

You graduate with a Diploma with Integrated Master’s degree (300 ECTS) aligned with the European Higher Education Area and the Bologna Process. This means your degree is transparent, comparable, and recognised across universities internationally.

The program is delivered jointly by 5 Schools at Aristotle University:
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, and School of Agriculture .

By studying across these fields, you build a broad understanding of environmental systems, natural processes, technology, and sustainability. Through laboratory work, field training, computational modelling and project-based learning, you develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and address complex environmental challenges at local, regional, and global scale.

Degree

Diploma with Integrated Master in Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Duration

5 years

Language

English

Structure

10 semesters
300 ECTS
Diploma Thesis (30 ECTS)
Laboratory-based training Interdisciplinary delivery across Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture and Mechanical Engineering

Location

Thessaloniki, Greece

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“What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing.”

Aristotle

Build your environmental expertise step by step

From the early semesters, your learning combines laboratory work, computational modelling and supervised field training.  You work across natural and managed environments, collecting and analysing environmental data and learning how environmental systems function in practice. 

As your studies progress, you engage in project-based learning and problem-driven applications. You work with real environmental systems, datasets and case studies that become more complex throughout the program.  This progression helps you develop both scientific understanding and engineering competence, preparing you to address environmental challenges at local, regional and global scale. 

Why study Environmental Sciences
and Engineering at AU

Built on the long-standing research and academic strength of Aristotle University  in environmental science and engineering, supported by large-scale infrastructure and real-world environmental settings.

At AU, you gain:

  • Integrated science and engineering education
    A 5-year Diploma with Integrated Master that combines Environmental Sciences and Environmental Engineering in a single, coherent academic pathway.

  • Structured, practice-based learning from the early semesters
    Laboratory training, computational modelling and fieldwork are embedded throughout the program, progressively leading to applied, project-based environmental problem-solving.

  • Access to advanced laboratories and field infrastructure
    Including physics, chemistry, biology, agriculture and engineering laboratories, experimental fields, environmental monitoring systems, GIS and remote sensing tools.

  • Learning in real environmental contexts
    Field training in natural and managed ecosystems, with direct exposure to climate, environmental stress and sustainability challenges in the South-Eastern Mediterranean.

  • Strong research environment of a public research-driven respectable university
    Teaching is closely linked to internationally recognised research groups, offering students early exposure to the latest scientific developments, data-driven analysis and applied environmental research.

5 Schools, One Environmental System 

You learn from five Schools. Each contributes a different scientific perspective.
Together, they help you understand how environmental systems function, change, and can be managed sustainably.

School of
Physics

School of
Chemistry

School of
Biology

School of
Mechanical
Engineering

School of Agriculture

The program offers a strong foundation in environmental science and engineering. You learn how natural systems function, how environmental challenges are analysed and addressed, and how sustainable solutions are designed to protect ecosystems and resources. Below, you can explore the main study areas that shape your studies.

Fundamental Environmental Sciences

Environmental Engineering
& Technological Systems

Climate Change, Atmosphere
& Environmental Risk

Sustainable Resource Management
& Circular Economy

Quantitative Methods, Modelling
& Digital Environmental Tools

How you will learn

Your learning follows a clear progression, moving from scientific foundations to applied environmental and engineering practice.

  • Laboratory learning across core sciences
    You begin with laboratory and computational training in physics, chemistry, biology and engineering.
    From the early semesters, you work with scientific instruments, analytical tools, modelling software and real environmental datasets.
  • Field-based learning in real environments
    Your studies extend beyond the laboratory.
    You take part in field training and environmental measurements in natural ecosystems, agricultural landscapes and environmental monitoring sites, connecting theory with real environmental conditions.
  • Project-based and problem-based learning
    As your studies progress, you work on interdisciplinary projects that combine scientific analysis with engineering approaches.
    You apply modelling, data analysis and systems thinking to real environmental challenges.
  • Increasing depth and integration
    Courses become more complex over time, integrating knowledge from different scientific fields and engineering perspectives as you move toward environmental systems analysis and applied problem-solving.
  • Independent research through your Diploma Thesis
    Your studies conclude with a Diploma Thesis (30 ECTS), where you work independently on a research or applied environmental topic under academic supervision.

A degree with global relevance 

Graduates of the Diploma with Integrated Master in Environmental Sciences and Engineering earn a degree aligned with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
This means your qualification is recognised across European higher education systems and supports both professional and academic pathways in environmental science and engineering.

The 5-year integrated structure provides a coherent learning experience, preparing you to continue with postgraduate studies, research, or professional roles in environmental and sustainability-related fields. The international relevance of the degree is also supported by the academic reputation and research strength of Aristotle University and its participating schools, which are regularly represented in international rankings and research assessments in fields related to environmental science, engineering, energy and sustainability.

Picture yourself as a professional

Imagine yourself analysing environmental systems. Studying how climate, ecosystems, and technology interact to shape our planet. This degree prepares you for careers in environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering, and natural resource management. You may work in environmental organisations, research institutions, consulting companies, or public agencies working on environmental policy and sustainability. You can also continue with postgraduate or doctoral studies in Greece or abroad. You graduate ready to work in environments where science, technology, and environmental responsibility meet.

Why Aristotle University  

A leading university in Europe

The largest university in Greece
Aristotle University hosts one of the biggest academic communities in Southeast Europe, bringing together thousands of students, researchers and faculty across many scientific disciplines.

A strong research tradition
Research and innovation play a central role in the University’s academic life, supporting scientific discovery and technological development in many fields.

A degree recognised across Europe
Programs follow the European Higher Education framework, ensuring that degrees are transparent, comparable and internationally recognised.

An international learning environment
Students become part of a diverse academic community connected with universities, research centres and international collaborations around the world.

Learn more about our University

Life in Thessaloniki

For thousands of students each year, Thessaloniki becomes more than a place to study — it becomes part of everyday life. Located by the Aegean Sea and home to more than one million people in its wider metropolitan area, the city combines a strong academic presence with the relaxed rhythm of Mediterranean living. Traditions of hospitality and openness help create a welcoming environment for students from Greece and around the world. From the waterfront and the city center to nearby nature  including Mount Olympus and the beaches of Chalkidiki Thessaloniki offers a setting where university life and everyday life naturally come together.

Explore Thessaloniki

What Triggered Santorini’s Seismic Activity in 2025

Aristotle University’s Atmospheric Physics Lab at Researchers’ Night 2025 at NOESIS

 
 
Exploring the Geology–Paleontology Museum of AU

The LAP Team at the 5th European Lidar Conference 2025

The Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics (LAP) team participated in the ESA Living Planet Symposium 2025.

Steering Committee

Admission
requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent qualification obtained abroad
  • At least two years of secondary education completed outside Greece
  • Eligibility for admission to higher education in the country of graduation
  • Background relevant to environmental sciences
  • English language proficiency (minimum B2 level)
  • Evaluation of application and supporting documents
  • Online interview as part of the selection process
  • (Optional) Additional assessment test

Applicants from recognised foreign schools in Greece may also be eligible if they meet the international criteria.
Students enrolled in related programmes abroad may apply for admission to a corresponding semester

Tuition fees and detailed admission requirements are available at the Program’s website. 

 

Necessary
documents

  • Valid passport (or EU identification card)
  • High school diploma or equivalent qualification (with official English translation)
  • Academic transcript of final years of secondary education (with official English translation)
  • Proof of eligibility for higher education studies in the country of graduation
  • Proof of English language proficiency (minimum B2 level)
  • Curriculum Vitae (in English)
  • Motivation letter (up to 500 words)

Consult on the Program’s website for the documents you need to submit.

Take the Next Step!
Study sustainability in a living city

Join an interdisciplinary program where 5 scientific fields come together to train the next generation of environmental scientists.

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