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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),
• English language skills at the C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (evidenced by a language certificate like TOEFL, IELTS, UNIcert®)
• proof of basic knowledge of Mathematics and the Natural sciences to be tested in an aptitude test.
Aptitude assessment
- Information and documents to be submitted
- 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 application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.
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.
Study contents
Further information is available on the website of the degree programme.
Documents
TU Dresden Official Announcements contains all published regulations. Use the search function to find the desired documents: Official proclamation
Additionally, the regulations can be viewed on the website of the responsible unit.
- Examination Regulation
- Study Regulation
- Aptitude Assessment Regulation
... you will find on the respective site of the responsible unit.
Contact
Admissions Office
ServiceCenterStudies
Post address:
Technische Universität Dresden
Immatrikulationsamt
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-42000
Office Hours:
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Academic Advisor
(für Stipendien und Eignungsfeststellung)
Mrs Dr. Sabine Hahn-Bernhofer
Post address:
TU Dresden
Fakultät Umweltwissenschaften
Institut für Hydrologie und Meteorologie
01062 Dresden
Office Hours:
Please contact us for an appointment or refer to the office hours.
Academic Advisor
(für allgemeine Angelegenheiten)
Mrs Dr. Susann Kutzner
Post address:
TU Dresden
Fakultät Umweltwissenschaften
Fachrichtung Hydrowissenschaften
01062 Dresden
Office Hours:
Please contact us for an appointment or refer to the office hours.
International Office
International Office
Office address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Str. (BSS) 22, 6. Etage, Raum 671
Post address:
TU Dresden
International Office
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-39607
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