Study requirements

In order to be accepted into the programme, you must have obtained a first university degree that qualifies you for a profession or a degree or qualification from a university or state/state-approved university of cooperative education that is recognised in Germany in the field of hydrology, hydroscience, engineering or a comparable degree programme. In addition, you must have:

• A minimum of 30 credit points from courses in maths, physics, chemistry and/or hydrochemistry, biology, hydrobiology, computer science, hydrocomputing or geocomputing, and
• A minimum of 50 credit points from courses in hydrology, meteorology, water management, domestic water supply, water supply, sewage systems, industrial water management, groundwater management, water quality, limnology, hydrometry, and
• A minimum of 35 credit points from other courses in engineering such as waste management, contaminated site treatment, redevelopment technology, engineering mechanics, hydromechanics, hydraulic engineering, river engineering, soil mechanics or geodesy.

Further details can be found in the Aptitude Test Regulations of the Hydrology degree programme.

English language at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required. Proof of the required English language skills is provided by means of a relevant examination certificate or language certificate. This can take the form of:
- Certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification that serves as evidence of having learned English as a foreign language from grades 5-12,
- Certificate of higher education entrance qualification taken entirely in English or certificate of higher education entrance qualification taken entirely in English or
- Proof of a recognized English test e.g. IELTS: 5.5; TOEFL: 72; UNIcert II)

German language requirements

International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.

Step 1: Online application for the degree program

• Please visit the online application page once the application period has started.
• After answering the questions in the application section, you will be guided to the corresponding application portal.
• After you have entered your personal information, you need to submit your online application.
• You will then be prompted to print out your cover letter with your application number.

Step 2: Application for the Aptitude assessment or NC selection procedure

To apply for the aptitude assessment or selection process required for your degree program, you must send the following documents to the address below by the specified deadline. Please make sure that your application number, which was assigned to you when applying online, is indicated in your application documents. If you are unable to apply via the selma portal before the deadline, you don’t need to include your application number.