In the modern era, humanity faces unprecedented environmental challenges. Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and population growth have placed immense pressure on natural resources and ecosystems. To address these issues, environmental engineering departments play a vital role in educating professionals, conducting research, and developing sustainable solutions. Their existence is not merely academic but a necessity for the survival and well-being of both people and the planet.

 


History

The Department of Environmental Engineering was established in the Faculty of Engineering in 1997. The department began accepting and teaching students for the bachelor's program in 1998. The master's program was opened in 2007, and the PhD program in 2021. The first bachelor's graduates began to graduate in 2003.

Prof.Dr.
Rita ISMAILOVA

Head of the Department
Today, ecology is not just a science about nature. It is the language of conversation with the future. The quality of life, the sustainability of cities, and the safety of entire regions directly depend on how competently we design, build, operate, and recycle
Environmental engineering stands at the intersection of science, technology, and responsibility. We don't simply study the environment—we learn to manage complex natural and technical systems so that societal development doesn't conflict with nature. A modern environmental engineer is a specialist with an equal understanding of the physics of processes, digital technologies, economics, and environmental law.
Our department trains precisely such specialists: thoughtful, flexible, and focused on real-world problems and global challenges. We teach not only how to work with the consequences but also how to prevent problems at the design stage—whether it's an industrial facility, urban infrastructure, or energy systems.
The world is changing rapidly: climate, resources, technology. But one thing remains constant—the need for a careful and responsible attitude toward the planet. The future belongs to those who can combine engineering precision with ecological thinking.
If you want to be part of the solutions, not the problems, environmental engineering awaits you