Program Overview
The Water Science & Engineering at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is a MSc programme in Engineering over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Water Science & Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 12,667 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,667 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Delft, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Water Science & Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Hydroinformatics - Modelling and Information Systems for Water Management
- Hydrology and Water Resources
- Land and Water Development for Food Security
- Coastal Engineering and Port Development
- Groundwater and Global Change - Impacts and Adaptation - Erasmus Mundus Programme with TU Dresden, Germany and University of Lisbon, Portugal
- Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development
- Flood Risk Management - Erasmus Mundus Programme with TU Dresden, Germany, TU Catalonia, Spain and the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
- River Basin Modelling
- Modelling and Information Systems Development
- Modelling Theory and Computational Hydraulics
- Hydroinformatics: Modelling and Information Systems for Water Management
- Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Hydrological Data Collection and Processing
- Hydrogeology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
- BSc Diploma in a related field of study
- English Language (IELTS: 6.0 / TOEFL iBT: 87 overall or PBT: 502/TWE 4.5)
- Two or more years of work experience in a related field is preferred
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,667 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,667 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,667 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,667 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact IHE Delft Institute for Water Education directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Delft, Netherlands
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is the largest international graduate water education facility in the world and is based in Delft, Netherlands. IHE Delft cooperates with Delft, the water...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months