Joint Master in Nuclear Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation (MINDER)

MINDER is a two-year international master's programme worth 120 ECTS credits. Students develop advanced knowledge and skills in nuclear decommissioning, radiation protection, waste management, environmental remediation, risk assessment, and sustainable solutions for contaminated sites.

The programme combines academic excellence with hands-on learning and benefits from the expertise of five partner institutions:

• Norwegian University of Life Sciences (Norway) - Semester 1
• Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry (Brazil) - Semester 1
• Hasselt University (Belgium) - Semester 2
• University of Porto (Portugal) - Semester 3
• Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic) - Semester 3

The final semester includes your dissertation and can be done at any of the five participating universities. 

International study experience

Studying MINDER means learning in an international and multidisciplinary environment. During the programme, students follow courses at different partner institutions and can specialise in either:

Nuclear Decommissioning

Focus on the planning, management, and execution of nuclear facility decommissioning projects, with an emphasis on waste minimisation, management, and prevention across the nuclear sector.

Environmental Remediation

Focus on assessing and restoring environments affected by radioactive or industrial contamination.

Graduates are prepared for careers in:

• Nuclear decommissioning projects
• Environmental remediation and site restoration
• Radiation protection and safety
• Nuclear waste management
• Environmental consultancy
• Regulatory authorities and public agencies
• Research institutes and higher education
• International organisations working on environmental and nuclear challenges

Discover the full programme structure, mobility opportunities, scholarships, admission requirements, and application process on the official MINDER website.