

Hochschule Trier - Studienstandort Birkenfeld
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Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld: A Pioneer in Sustainability and Education
editThe Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld, an external location of the Hochschule Trier, is a unique place for living, learning and working. With approximately 1,800 students from over 80 countries, the campus offers future-oriented education in the fields of environmental planning, environmental technology, environmental economics and environmental law. The study programs are interdisciplinary and combine technical, economic and legal perspectives with a focus on sustainability.
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of the Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld is to provide a sustainable and innovative education that prepares students for the challenges of the future. The campus places great emphasis on practical training, international networking and key competencies. The close connection to regional companies and research institutions enables students to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld is a role model for sustainability. It has received several awards as the greenest campus in Germany and occupies an excellent position in the international GreenMetric ranking. The campus is CO2-neutral and covers its energy needs entirely from renewable energies. State-of-the-art ecological building and plant technology as well as the use of rainwater and ecological building materials are just a few examples of the comprehensive sustainability initiatives. The Green Office also promotes the implementation of sustainability projects and actions within the university.
Study Programs
editThe campus offers a variety of Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, including Applied Computer Science, Bio- and Pharmaceutical Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Business Administration and Environmental and Business Law. The dual education enables students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience.
Research and Networking
editThe Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld is internationally networked and conducts research in several institutes and competence centers. These institutions promote cooperation between science, business and society and contribute to solving environmentally relevant challenges. The close connection to regional companies offers students excellent career prospects in a growing economic sector.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://birkenfeld.jobzzone.de/unternehmen/umweltcampus
- 2 - https://www.umwelt-campus.de/neugierig
- 3 - https://www.hochschule-trier.de/hochschule/hochschulportraet/drei-campus/umwelt-campus-birkenfeld
- 4 - https://www.umwelt-campus.de/en/
- 5 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umwelt-Campus_Birkenfeld