Also available in dual study format
Is this program right for you?
This program is ideal for students who are interested in water management and would like to build a practical engineering career in a field related to water treatment and addressing modern challenges such as sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental protection.
Choose this program if you:
💧 are interested in water and its treatment, purification, and quality assurance
⚙️ would like to work with drinking water and wastewater treatment systems and their water management context
🛠️ want to gain practice-oriented engineering knowledge, not just theoretical understanding
🌍 care about environmental protection and sustainable water use
🏭 are interested in operation, maintenance, and system-level thinking in water treatment technologies
🎓 would like to earn an engineering degree with strong career prospects
Program Objectives
The goal of the Water Operation Engineering BSc program is to prepare students for professional work in water utility systems and water treatment technologies.
During the program you will:
- gain the knowledge required to operate and develop water utility systems, including drinking water supply, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment
- learn the fundamentals of water treatment technologies, water management, hydraulics, and environmental technologies
- acquire practical skills in operating water treatment equipment and systems
- develop the ability to perform operational, monitoring, and development tasks in water management systems
- strengthen your engineering mindset, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- build a solid foundation for continuing your studies in a Master’s (MSc) program
Career Opportunities
The demand for engineers with expertise in water treatment and water management is steadily increasing, particularly due to environmental challenges and the impacts of climate change. This degree provides stable and long-term career opportunities.
Graduates may find employment in areas such as:
🚰 water utility service providers (drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment)
🏭 managing water treatment and water operation systems for industrial companies
🌍 environmental protection and water management organizations
🏛️ municipalities, regulatory authorities, and public administration
⚙️ engineering positions in operations, maintenance, or development
Graduates may also continue their studies in Water Engineering or Environmental Engineering, Circular Economy Management MSc programs, MSc in Desing and development engineer for a circular economy.
This program is an excellent choice if you are looking for a practice-oriented engineering career with strong employment prospects and meaningful societal impact in water treatment and water management.
Specializations:
Students may choose from the following specialization areas:
Environmental Analytics, Measurement Technology and Monitoring
This specialization focuses on training professionals who can manage and supervise the operation of water facilities while ensuring quality assurance and quality control. Students develop the skills required to diagnose system failures, select appropriate corrective actions, and operate modern water procurement and treatment technologies.
Biotechnology and Innovation
This specialization prepares professionals who understand the fundamental principles of enzymatic processes, enabling them to identify environmental and technological problems accurately and communicate effectively with experts from other fields. Students become open to applying new, advanced, and innovative technological solutions.
Water and Soil Protection, Waste Management and Environmental Damage Control
This specialization focuses on training professionals who are familiar with structural materials used in their field and their conditions of application. Graduates learn to effectively apply relevant national and European environmental and nature protection regulations.
Program Details
Program name:
Water Operation Engineering
Responsible institute:
Soós Ernő Research and Development Center
Program Director:
Dr. Ildikó Galambos (galambos.ildiko@pen.uni-pannon.hu)
Contact:
University of Pannonia, Soós Ernő Research and Development Center
8800 Nagykanizsa, Zrínyi M. u. 18., Hungary
Tuition Fee:
(For programs starting in September 2026)
for EU students: 1,500 EUR/semester
for non-EU students: 1,750 EUR/semester
Study Formats:
Full-time program in English
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Our Partners
Tradition and Industry Connections
Nagykanizsa has a long-standing tradition in water treatment and purification, with decades of expertise represented by local professionals and companies.
The Soós Ernő Water Technology Research and Development Center, established in 2014, aims to create a strong link between industry and scientific research. One example of this collaboration is the annual international conference Water and Wastewater Treatment in the Industry, where students of the program also have the opportunity to present their latest research and development results.
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