Introduction

Do you care about the environment and do you want to promote sustainable development? Then a major within the Environment and Sustainability industry might be something for you. You will learn about the effects that human behaviour has on soil, water, air, plants and animals. Moreover, you will learn how to manage natural resources such as land, water, soil, plants and animals in order to improve environmental quality.

Majors

Do you have a passion for both the environment and technology? Then majoring in Ecological, Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering might be something for you. In this major, you will learn how to combine the principles of engineering, chemistry, biology, and physics to combat environmental issues and promote sustainable development. For example, in the field of mining and oil exploitation, you will conduct research on sustainable practices in this sector and develop new ways of working.

Interview with an Ecological, Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering student

CHORK Vuthy is a 5th year student of Water and Environmental Engineering at Institute of Technology of Cambodia in Phnom Penh. He was generally interested in the environment, and therefore wanted to enroll in this major. He likes it that the major focuses on, amongst other things, water quality, environmental impact, and solid waste. His favourite subject so far was a subject about urban drainage systems. He spends around 32 hours per week on studying. After graduation, he would love to work in a job where he can investigate groundwater quality to improve irrigation.

Are you interested in a major similar to the Ecological, Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering major? Vuthy says that you should make sure you enjoy mathematics, physics and chemistry in high school. These are the three subjects you apply most throughout the major.

Interview with an Ecological, Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering graduate

Sophun (23) recently graduated at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia and has acquired an Engineering major specialising in Water Resource and Rural Infrastructure. According to Sophun this major is needed most and has international competition. The things Sophun liked most about the major are the study of the Hydrological system, solving various water problems and irrigation systems. Sophun also enjoyed studying the rainwater catchment system. This major more than met Sophun’s expectations: because of Sophun’s achievements a scholarship to pursue a master’s degree abroad was offered to Sophun. Sophun’s plans for work: solving water problems in the city.

Sophun advises students who are interested in this major to focus on the high school subjects of Science, Mathematics and Physics. English is also crucial because most documents are in English. With these subjects you can choose any type of engineering major and all of these majors are needed in Cambodia.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

 

Are you looking for a broad field of study that touches upon the natural environment, the built environment, the people living in these environments, and the impact they have on each other? Then the major Environmental Studies is just right for you. This major uses principles from the physical sciences, social sciences, and economics to address complex environmental issues.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

If you are looking for a more multidisciplinary view of Environment and Sustainability, you might want to check out the major Natural Resource Management and Development. This major focuses on the sustainable use of natural resources, covering both social, economic, and biological aspects of Natural Resource Management. For example, you will learn how to protect and conserve biodiversity, while maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Graduates are now working as:

  • Environmental consultants
  • Natural resource management specialists
  • Green building engineers
  • Water project managers

Interview with a professional

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