Program Overview
The Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development 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 Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development 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 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development 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
- Introduction to Water Science and Engineering
- Hydrology and Hydraulics
- River Basin Hydraulics, Geotechncs and Remote Sensing
- River Morphodynamics
- Data Collection and Analysis and Design
- River Basin Development and Environmental Impact Assessment
- River Structures
- Planning and Delivery of Flood Resilience
- Fieldtrip and Fieldwork WSE
- Modelling and Operation of River Systems
- Summer Courses - Research Methodology for WSE
- Groupwork WSE
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic admission to the Master programmes may be granted to applicants who provide evidence of having:
- A university level Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in an appropriate field for the specialization, which has been awarded by a university of recognised standing, comparable in level with a Bachelor degree from a research university in the Netherlands.
- A good command of the English language
- Certified copies of degrees/diplomas
- Certified copies of academic transcripts
- Two recommendation letters
- Motivation letter
- Copy of passport
- Copy of results of English language test score
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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- Application Deadline 2001-08-18
- Start Date 2018-10-19
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
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