Skip to content
Hochschule Hannover
PhD German + English Social Sciences

Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual)Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering

Doctorate

About the Program

Is sustainability not just a keyword for you? The "Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering" degree programme addresses current and future challenges related to sustainability, bioeconomy, food, environmental and resource protection, product quality and safety, and digital transformation. We impart the practical and scientific know-how required to apply these future technologies precisely. Our goal is to train engineers both in accordance with the technical and technological requirements and needs of the relevant industry and with economic and ecological competence. The programme therefore focuses on technological and scientific knowledge and teaches skills for resource-efficient optimisation of the overall system of environment, people, and production. You will learn about the integration of the entire value chain, from a wide variety of raw materials to the biotechnological production of high-quality products for the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors, and the sustainable use of the resulting by-product streams. Environmental requirements for keeping water, soil, and air clean, as well as the use of renewable energies in production processes, play a particularly important role. Knowledge, skills, and methods required for your professional activity are taught in an application-oriented manner. The degree programme is structured in a mixture of lectures, seminars, exercises, case studies, and internships. Study programme projects and practice phases aim to promote interdisciplinary thinking and social competence. You will be able to independently expand already acquired knowledge and transfer the knowledge into practice to develop solutions for complex and business-related problems. A pleasant learning atmosphere, small learning groups, and personal contact between teachers and students characterise the study programme. After graduation, a broad professional field is open to you. Our graduates work in the areas of bioresource producing and processing industry, in plant engineering, authorities, or organisations and hold positions such as developers, project engineers, or group and department managers. Subject group: science, biotechnology, engineering, environment, and mathematics (STEM), computer science Field of interest: engineering, biology, chemistry, biotechnology, economics, environment

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Master's degree in a related field and acceptance by a supervisor (Doktorvater/Betreuer).

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

Related profession searches from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BERUFENET) data:

Explore all professions →

Subjects / Topic Areas

Biotechnology

Similar Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual) at Hochschule Hannover

Is Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual) at Hochschule Hannover taught in German or English? ▼

This PhD programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual) programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual) at Hochschule Hannover? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Bilingual)? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Hannover — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

Get the weekly Germany guide in your inbox

New blog posts, application deadlines, scholarship announcements. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Weekly Germany guide — 1–2 emails/week, no spam.

Weekly Germany guide delivered to your inbox

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

AlmanyaUni Assistant

AI answers can contain mistakes. Please verify important details from official sources.