Atmosphere, Water and Environment (U-ENV AWE)

The main objectives are: to understand the physics and dynamics of fluids in urban environments, to master analytical and modelling tools for hydrology and atmospheric sciences in urban environments, to learn techniques in water management; soil, water and air treatment, and mitigation of the urban heat island.

Students must have: a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Technology, or a 'license' qualification or equivalent. Applicants must have a good level in Mathematics and be fluent in English - written and spoken. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to pass a recognised international test of English (TEOFL, IELTS, TOEIC or Cambridge Advanced English Test). Applicants who carried out their studies in English may provide an official letter from their university stating that the language of instruction was English in place of one of the approved English tests.

This program provides good prospects for employment or further study. Former have worked in the following feilds and sectors: urban planning and design; urban environment; energy, soil and water management; urban planning; environmental fluid mechanics; hydrology; microclimatology and air quality. Some positions that alumni have held: engineer in consulting office or groups specialized in environmental engineering; engineer in urban design and planning office or local authorities; research and academia (post PhD).