Diploma in Sustainable Environmental Engineering

Introduction:

The diploma’s objective is to be dedicated to environmental engineering technology and improvements that foster a sustainable future to improve the social, economic and environmental well-being of the community. The diploma fulfills its objectives through excellent world –class education, commitment to deliver and teach up-to date research techniques, and capacity building that will allow its holders to be in high leading positions in the market; as well, as giving the chance of further pursuing their master’s degree if they are interested.

Fields of study:

Sustainable environmental systems, renewable energy, green building, solid waste management and recycling, water treatment, environmental law and economics, space application in environmental engineering, air pollution, sustainable irrigation, global warming , nanotechnology, EIA, and AI in environmental engineering.

Employability:

The Program equips the students/its candidates with all needed skills to pursue future careers and assume leadership positions in the following fields: International organizations, National consulting offices, Research institutes, Research organizations and academic, Petroleum companies, Atomic and Radiology organizations, Multi-disciplinary companies with environmental sections, Environmental research fellow in universities, Consultancy firms working in environmental matters, and pursuing master in environmental engineering and sustainability.

Objectives & outcomes:

• To apply the knowledge and understanding obtained, and problem solving abilities,; as well as, design methodology and techniques on environmental engineering systems of different natures.
• To analyze and design sustainable environmental engineering systems concerning water, water treatment, air, renewable energy systems, green buildings, and solid waste.
• To master the meaning and importance of sustainability.
• To apply the during diploma acquired research skills in the environmental engineering field.
• To apply the research skills acquired during the diploma in pursuing an environmental engineering master’s degree.
• To establish a connection between the studied courses and the community service fields so as to make the studied material applicable to society.
• To have a detailed idea about the implemented sustainable environmental engineering projects and strategies in Egypt.
• To master how artificial intelligence is used in the different environmental engineering systems.

Eligible candidates: Candidates holding a BSC in any engineering background.

Language of Instruction: English

Duration of Study: One year (Two semesters)

Schedule: Two days per week (Evening & weekend times)

Study Program (curricula):

• First Semester Courses: (20 ECTS CP)

• Second Semester Courses: (20 ECTS CP)

Elective Courses:

1. Air Pollution Engineering and Control
2. Sustainable Architecture and Green Building
3. Nanotechnology in Environmental Systems
4. Sustainable Irrigation Systems
5. Social, and Environmental Economics and Policy
6. Global Warming and Climate Change

• Attendance of 75% of the sessions is mandatory for issuing any certificate.

Admission Steps:

• Applicants register online and fill in an admission application: https://www.guc.edu.eg/en/continuing_education/PostgraduateDiploma/study_programs.aspx .
• Applicants that fulfill the admission criteria are invited via e-mail to take the GUC English admission test (GUC graduates are exempted from this test).
• Applicants who are accepted are invited for a short interview.
• Submission of requested documents on the day of the interview.

Tuition & Fees:

• Installments system is offered for diploma tuition fees.
• 10% Discount for GUC graduates.
• For Annual Tuition fee check updates on the website