Degree programme Hydro Science and Engineering (Master) accredited

Admission requirements

Prerequisite:
• a first university degree in a science or engineering degree (e.g. in Hydrology, Meteorology, Geography, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Water management, Construction engineering, Waste management and contaminated sites, Landscape architecture, Forestry and agricultural engineering, Environmental engineering or related study courses),
• knowledge of English (TOEFL: 550/213/79 written/PC-/internet-based or IELTS 6.0) as well as
• proof of basic knowledge of Mathematics and the Natural sciences to be tested in an aptitude test.

Aptitude assessment

Notes and Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test [Eignungsfeststellungsordnung] on the webpage of the discipline

Application hints and tips

If, at the time of the application, proof of the first degree that qualifies for a profession cannot yet be provided, applicants will be admitted to the aptitude test procedure and the numerus clausus selection procedure if 80% of the achievable points of the university degree can be proven by a certificate of the university of origin (Examining Office), on the basis of a completed module exam, assignment paper or colloquium. The form can be found on the web pages of the Admission Office.

General information for the degree programme

The MSc programme in Hydro Science and Engineering conveys knowledge in protection and management of water resources in different climatic zones as well as in the construction of water supply plants.

The course of study is divided into a basic programme and an advanced programme during the first three semesters. A final semester is dedicated to the master's thesis.

During the basic programme (first semester), students take classes in statistics, climatology and hydrology, geodesy and soils. Students with a degree in sciences need to take classes in hydromechanics and hydraulic engineering, students with a degree in engineering need to study ecology and hydrochemistry.

During the advanced programme (second and third semester) students need to choose five modules out of the following possibilities:
a. climatic change and socio-economy;
b. groundwater (land use systems and soil water management);
c. ecotoxicology/water quality management/limnology;
d. systems analysis and hydro dynamics;
e. watershed management;
f. contaminants in aquatic systems and drinking water treatment;
g. urban water;
h. biotechnology and contaminated site treatment, etc.

In addition, several study projects are required.