Academic Framework

Organization of Studies

The MSc programme “Digital Circular Economy” is structured around a clear academic and regulatory framework that ensures educational quality. This section presents the curriculum structure, ECTS credits, regulations, tuition fees, academic calendar, and master’s thesis requirements..

Study Plan & Duration of Studies

The Study Plan has a minimum duration of three academic semesters, corresponds to a total of 90 ECTS credits and starts every October.

01 1st Semester

Winter October - February

4 Compulsory Courses

30 ECTS

02 2nd Semester

Spring February - June

2 Compulsory & 1 Elective Courses from 7 available

30 ECTS

03 3rd Semester

Research Period Master thesis preparation

Master Thesis

30 ECTS

Organization of Studies

The organization of the MSc program "Digital Circular Economy" is governed by a strictly defined academic and regulatory framework, designed to ensure the quality of education. This section details the structure of the curriculum, the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) units, as well as the institutional operating framework (Regulations, Tuition Fees). Additionally, tools and information are provided for the smooth conduct of the educational process, including the academic calendar and the specifications for the master's thesis.

Academic Calendar & Duration of Study

The Curriculum has a minimum duration of three (3) academic semesters (18 months) and is credited with a total of 90 credits (ECTS). Classes commence every October.

The chronological structure of the studies is defined as follows:

1st Semester (Winter): Begins in early October and concludes in February. It includes 13 teaching weeks followed by the examination period. During this period, students attend core mandatory courses exclusively.
2nd Semester (Spring): Begins in March and concludes in June. Students are required to choose a specialization and elective courses, thus shaping their personal academic profile. The spring examination period follows.
3rd Semester (Research Period): Dedicated exclusively to the preparation of the Master’s Thesis. The process begins with the assignment of a topic and concludes with the public defense and evaluation of the thesis before a three-member committee.

Program of Studies

1st Semester

4 Compulsory Courses

30 ECTS

2nd Semester

2 Compulsory & 1 Elective (from 7 available)

30 ECTS

3rd Semester

Master's Thesis Preparation

30 ECTS

Regulations & Useful Documents

The M.Sc. by Reasearch «Digital Circular Economy» was established as part of the European project 3D-CIRCULAR (Digital Deep tech Driven Circular Economy) which began in August 2025, has a duration of four (4) years, and is co-funded by the European Union through the DIGITAL-2024-ADVANCED-DIGITAL-07 program (Contract No. 101226256).