Study Hydro Science and Engineering (Master) ✔ TU Dresden

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 procedure

The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application may be earlier than the application deadlines for the degree program (see above under application deadlines). The following links will provide you with information on all documents to be submitted within the specified deadline and on the relevant regulations.

Information and documents to be submitted
Notes and Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test [Eignungsfeststellungsordnung] on the webpage of the discipline

Notes on the application process

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 about the degree program

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.

Double degrees

Double degrees are offered in cooperation with the following universities:

These double degrees are only offered to students of the Erasmus Mundus programs FLOODRisk and GroundwatCH.

More information on the pages of the Hydrosciences department

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.