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Bachelor’s Programme in Environmental Engineering

Mälardalen University (Västerås campus) · Västerås (some modules in Eskilstuna), Sweden

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOGrades-basedTuition-freeScience requirementMaths requirement
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryGrades-based
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2026/27No tuition fee

About the course

A 180-credit environmental engineering degree built around the Planetary Boundaries framework, covering problems such as climate change, water and waste management, resource use and sustainable urban development. Teaching uses seminars, laboratory work, fieldwork, study visits and project-based learning.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • University Admissions in Sweden accepts the Leaving Certificate for general entry if you took at least six subjects, with at least two at Higher Level. Places are ranked on final grades; predicted grades are not accepted.
  • Specific requirements: Physics 2, Chemistry 1 and Mathematics 3c (Swedish upper-secondary levels), so you will normally need Leaving Cert Physics, Chemistry and Maths. University Admissions decides whether your subjects, levels and grades match; confirm with University Admissions or Mälardalen University.
  • English: a Leaving Cert English result of Ordinary Level O6 (or D) or better meets the English requirement.

How to apply

  1. Check subject requirementsConfirm with University Admissions that your Leaving Cert Physics, Chemistry and Maths meet Physics 2, Chemistry 1 and Mathematics 3c.
  2. Apply onlineApply at universityadmissions.se between 16 October 2026 and 15 January 2027 for autumn 2027 entry (in practice, after you have your final Leaving Cert results).
  3. Upload documents by 1 February 2027Upload your final Leaving Cert results and a copy of your passport or ID card. Missing proof of citizenship means your application is treated as late.
  4. Get your resultAdmission results are published on 8 April 2027; accept your place and prepare for the start of term in late August or early September in Västerås.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: International admission round for autumn 2027: applications open 16 October 2026 and close 15 January 2027 at universityadmissions.se (application code for 2026 entry was MDU-48006). Documents, including proof of citizenship, are due by 1 February 2027. Results are published on 8 April 2027. A second round opens 15 March 2027 and closes 15 April 2027 (final school results from EU/EEA countries due by 5 July), but English-taught places there are limited. Leaving Cert results arrive in late August, after both rounds, so most school-leavers apply the following year..

Costs

  • No tuition fee and no application fee for EU/EEA citizens, including Irish citizens. You must upload a copy of your passport or ID card as proof of citizenship by the document deadline. The fee of SEK 135,000 a year listed on the programme page applies only to non-EU/EEA students.
You need Physics, Chemistry and Maths at levels matching the Swedish requirements, so check your Leaving Cert subject choices early. Predicted grades are not accepted, so most Irish students apply after receiving their results.

At a glance

CountrySweden
CityVästerås (some modules in Eskilstuna)
LanguageEnglish
Apply viauniversityadmissions.se (national admissions service)
PlacesNot published
EntryGrades-based
Programme page ↗University Admissions: Ireland ↗Autumn 2027 key dates ↗← Back to all European courses

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Checked against the official Mälardalen University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The programme page still shows 2026 entry details (start 31 August 2026, code MDU-48006); confirm that the programme is offered for autumn 2027 when the application round opens on 16 October 2026. Always confirm details with the university before applying.