What do Environmental and Sustainability Engineers do?

Environmental and Sustainability Engineers are the primary architects of a sustainable future, engineering the vital systems that sustain life on a changing planet. We go beyond observation to design the circular water loops that guarantee water security, develop waste-to-resource systems that drive zero-waste ambitions, and pioneer nature-based solutions to mitigate the climate crisis. From decarbonising global industries to purifying the air we breathe and fortifying our coastal ecosystems, we apply engineering rigour to protect the natural world.

For over 30 years, our graduates have been the silent force driving Singapore’s transformation into a City in Nature. By ensuring every drop of water is recycled and every waste stream is managed, we build urban resilience against global environmental shifts.

Why NUS Environmental and Sustainability Engineering?

At NUS Environmental Engineering, we offer a versatile, interdisciplinary curriculum designed to empower students to lead the rapidly evolving Global Green Economy. Our program bridges the gap between advanced engineering principles and environmental science, fostering a collaborative ecosystem between students, world-class faculty, and global sustainability leaders.

When you join us, you embark on a mission of critical discovery. You will benefit from close mentorship by pioneers in water technology and carbon management, gaining the expertise needed to navigate complex resource challenges. As an ESE graduate, you will emerge as a 21st-century leader equipped to solve existential threats - from climate change to resource scarcity - shaping a resilient, Net-Zero future for Singapore and the world.

Accreditation

The NUS Environmental and Sustainability Engineering programme is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) of Singapore, which is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that as our graduate, you will be accepted for the practice of engineering at the professional level, as well as for graduate studies, in countries that are part of this Accord, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

• Graduates will be technically competent. This is to include having the ability to analyze and solve environmental engineering problems by applying mathematics, engineering principles, computer skills, and natural sciences to environmental engineering practice and using modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools to identify, formulate, and solve environmental engineering problems;
• Graduates will be able to apply knowledge and skills from a broad education in order to understand the impacts of environmental engineering solutions in a global, societal, and environmental context consistent with principles of sustainable development;
• Graduates will be prepared for professional practice in environmental engineering and will demonstrate abilities to communicate and work effectively in an ethical manner on professional teams, exhibiting a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development in industry, government, and /or academia.