Bachelor

Circular Engineering

To ensure a healthy planet and strong economy for current and future generations, a transition to a circular economy is needed. A circular economy is characterised by a system of closed loop processes. Ideally no waste is created, renewable energy sources are used, and raw materials, components and products retain their value. This transition asks for innovative engineering solutions that require a new way of thinking.

Fast facts

3-year, full-time bachelor’s, taught in English
Small-scale tutorial groups of about 15 students
Gain hands-on engineering research experience
Work at state-of-the-art engineering labs
Education and research at multiple Brightlands locations

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Meet Circular Engineering

Circular Engineering - Programme presentation - BOD

Do you get excited when facing a technical challenge? Do you want to contribute to the transition to a circular economy? Then the unique new Maastricht bachelor's programme in Circular Engineering is the perfect choice for you: the engineer of the future. The bachelor Circular Engineering combines a rigid engineering foundation with in-depth knowledge and skills in one of three engineering concentrations, while focussing on sustainability throughout the curriculum. These three concentrations are:

Throughout the curriculum, there are strong interactions with industry, especially at the Brightlands campuses.

Circular Chemical Engineering
Sustainable Biotechnology
Engineering Physics for Sustainable Manufacturing

You can tailor your curriculum to your own needs, interests and career goals, by using the open curriculum space in the second year to select from a large range of electives, by taking on engineering projects and internships of your choice and by choosing one of the concentrations in the third year. By approaching problems from various disciplinary perspectives, you develop technical solutions for society and industry to address existing and future challenges.

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News

Circular Engineering: at the intersection of sustainability and technology
Friday, July 8, 2022

This academic year, Maastricht University launched the bachelor’s in Circular Engineering. New programme director Gavin Phillips and first-year students Maria el Kadi and Lea Dratwa discuss the how and why of this degree, which will help students to address existing as well as future sustainability challenges.

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In the bio-economy, circularity goes further than just recycling
Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Plastics, made from plants? The bio-based economy makes it possible. It is the field of study of Yvonne van der Meer, professor of Sustainability of Chemicals and Materials.

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A second chance for plastic
Wednesday, April 6, 2022

If we were to replace plastic with paper or glass, would the environment benefit? Surprisingly, no, says professor of Circular Plastics Kim Ragaert. She is calling for an alternative approach aimed at increasing awareness of and knowledge about recycling.

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9.6 million Euros boost to transition to a circular economy
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The new international research and demonstration project SYSCHEMIQ is receiving a €9.6 million financial boost from the European Union’s Horizon Green Deal program. The program is intended to facilitate the systemic transition to a circular economy in the region.
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“How sustainable is it? That is the question”
Friday, December 3, 2021
Professor Yvonne van der Meer is investigating how companies can improve the sustainability of their products. She analyses every material, exposing the lifecycle in its entirety.
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New plasmalab enables sustainable future for chemical industry
Thursday, November 18, 2021 Read more
More efficient carbon dioxide splitting for sustainable fuels
Friday, July 30, 2021
Using renewable electricity and carbon dioxide (CO₂), carbon monoxide (CO) can be produced as a source of sustainable fuels. Researchers from DIFFER and Maastricht University have discovered how to do this in a potentially more efficient way.
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‘A new way of thinking’
Thursday, July 22, 2021
In the new bachelor’s program, Circular Engineering, students learn how to design production processes in different industries as circularly as possible.
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Last call to become the engineer of the future!
Monday, May 3, 2021
The application deadline for the BSc Circular Engineering has been extended! For EU/EEA-students, you can now apply up to and including 1 August 2021.
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Engineer of the future brings green chemistry a step closer
Monday, January 18, 2021
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) at Maastricht University (UM) will begin offering a new bachelor's programme in ‘Circular Engineering’ in September 2021. This course will provide in a new kind of engineer, trained not just in one field, but in a wide variety of disciplines.
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Calendar

11 Feb 09:30
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Bachelor's Open Day

Find out more about one of the most international universities in Europe, experience our unique approach...

Problem-Based Learning and engineering education: a perfect match

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Carla Koopman, Associate Prof. Circular Chemical Engineering
Research and education into circular thinking and sustainability are important themes

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Thomas Cleij, Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering
Sustainable Innovation needs Circular Engineers

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Gus van der Feltz, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Blue Plasma
Brightsite, transforming industry towards a sustainable future

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Arnold Stokking, Managing Director Brightsite