How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Circular Engineering is a master’s programme at Montanuniversität Leoben in Leoben, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Leoben as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science (MSc). Montanuniversität Leoben is a public university in Styria.
How it compares
Master in Circular Engineering is one of 24 English-taught Engineering programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 13 institutions. 24 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 16 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
The Master's in Circular Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben is an English-taught engineering degree about closing material loops. It is a public university in Leoben, and the programme runs four semesters for 120 ECTS, awarding an MSc.
What you study
The programme looks at the whole value chain and at production processes. You deepen your understanding of material cycles, analyse how raw materials can be used efficiently, and work on optimising recycling processes.
Semester 1 is built around one core module, Sustainable Development. In it you cover advanced concepts of sustainability and sustainable development, the assessment of circular processes in the context of the Circular Economy, and methods of economic evaluation such as risk management and strategic business valuation. You also build skills in sustainability-oriented project management and digital competencies.
In semesters 2 and 3 you choose at least four elective modules. The options listed are:
- Business Management and Logistics
- Mining
- Minerals
- Polymers
- Materials Science
- Metallurgy
- Plant Design and Optimization
- Digital Waste Treatment and Analytics
Free electives let you go deeper in your own areas. Semester 4 is for specialising in your preferred field and writing your Master's thesis.
How the programme is organised
You have flexibility in how you build your study plan: you decide the order in which you complete the core module and the electives across semesters 1 to 3. The recommended route puts Sustainable Development first, then the elective modules, then the thesis semester. Teaching is in English throughout.
Who it suits
It suits students who want to work on resource scarcity, environmental pollution and rising CO₂ emissions with technical tools. You should be comfortable with engineering content and interested in the economic side of circular processes. The programme is for people who want to implement the circular economy in industry, not just study the idea.
Admission, language and next steps
Admission information and the application for the Master's programme are set out on the university's admission pages, and there is a downloadable info flyer and the curriculum. The teaching language is English. Applications go directly to Montanuniversität Leoben, not through a central portal, and the institution's own page gives the application period. For questions, the programme director and the Study Support Center are the contacts listed.
What the register says
Circular engineers will master the concept of circularity of material flows, especially on the production side: from primary raw materials and production systems to the product itself. They will also be qualified to plan and implement the production of quality-assured secondary raw materials from end-of-life products by means of sustainable and innovative recycling processes.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Raw materials extraction and processing industries, optimising material flows and production processes
- Cement and metallurgical industries, developing circular processes to reduce resource consumption
- Recycling sector, designing recycling methods and circular economy strategies
- Plastics industry and product manufacturing, working on circular product design and sustainable production systems
- Plant engineering, developing and optimising resource-efficient machinery and production plants
- Research
- Policy-making
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Circular Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Montanuniversität Leoben. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Leoben as the campus town for this programme at Montanuniversität Leoben.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Montanuniversität Leoben.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Montanuniversität Leoben.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Montanuniversität Leoben is linked from this page so you can compare.
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