Careers
- Environmental engineer
- Water treatment specialist
- Waste management officer
- Environmental impact assessor
- Pollution control officer
Natural ScienceGeneral guidance
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering applies engineering and science to protect water, air, and soil quality. Students design treatment systems, assess environmental impact, and manage waste to support sustainable development.
General career guidance. Last reviewed: 2026-08-04. Program structures and admission requirements may differ by university.
Ethiopia's public university entrance-exam system generally requires the Natural Science stream for this department. This is general guidance — confirm current cluster and stream requirements with the Ministry of Education / EAES and the specific university.
Typical activities
- Design water treatment systems
- Monitor environmental pollution levels
- Assess environmental impact of projects
- Develop waste disposal solutions
Possible challenges
- Complex regulatory frameworks
- Balancing development and conservation
- Fieldwork in remote areas
Preferred environments
- Field or outdoor environment
- Laboratory
- Government institution
- Office
Ethiopian universities to explore
Illustrative examples only — always confirm current offerings, cutoff points, and program names with each university's admissions office.
Addis Ababa University · Addis Ababa
5-year program · Natural Science stream
Adama Science and Technology University · Adama
5-year program · Natural Science stream
Jimma University · Jimma
5-year program · Natural Science stream
Arba Minch University · Arba Minch
5-year program · Natural Science stream
Bahir Dar University · Bahir Dar
5-year program · Natural Science stream
Indicative monthly salary
ETB 9,000 – ETB 42,000
Entry-level to senior gross monthly salary, ETB. Illustrative guidance only, not a survey result.
Sample curriculum
Representative Ethiopian program courses. Actual course names and order vary by university.
Environmental ChemistryWater and Wastewater TreatmentSolid Waste ManagementEnvironmental Impact AssessmentAir Quality EngineeringHydrology and Water ResourcesEnvironmental Law and PolicyGIS for Environmental Management
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