Bachelor in Department of Environmental Engineering

National Cheng Kung University, located in southern Taiwan, offers a bachelor's degree program in its Department of Environmental Engineering, taught in English. Environmental engineering applies principles of chemistry, biology, and civil engineering to the treatment and management of water, air, and waste, addressing problems such as drinking water treatment, wastewater management, air pollution control, and solid waste disposal. Undergraduate coursework typically covers fluid mechanics, chemistry, microbiology, and engineering design, alongside more specialized topics such as water and wastewater treatment processes, environmental chemistry, and environmental impact assessment. Students also learn about regulatory frameworks that govern pollution control and resource management, since engineering solutions in this field must operate within legal and policy constraints. As a foundational degree, the bachelor's program combines laboratory work, design projects, and technical coursework to build both scientific understanding and practical engineering skills. Students often work on projects modeling pollutant behavior, designing treatment systems, or assessing the environmental impact of construction and industrial activity. Graduates of environmental engineering programs commonly find work as environmental engineers or consultants, in government agencies responsible for environmental regulation, in water and wastewater utilities, and in construction or industrial firms managing environmental compliance. Some pursue further study at the master's or doctoral level to specialize in areas such as air quality modeling, hazardous waste management, or sustainable infrastructure design. As environmental regulation and sustainability concerns grow across industries, this degree provides a technical foundation for addressing practical problems related to pollution control and resource protection.