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Tuition USD 4,578 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,704 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 30 semesters
Delivery On-campus
Location Boulder, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Hydrology at University of Colorado at Boulder is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Hydrology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 4,578 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,704 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  4. Location: Boulder, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Hydrology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Environmental Fluid Mechanics
  2. Applied Stream Ecology
  3. Physical Hydrology
  4. Transport and Dispersion in Surface Water
  5. Groundwater Hydrology
  6. Modeling of Hydrologic Systems
  7. Water Law, Policy, and Institutions
  8. Groundwater Modeling
  9. Water Resources Development and Management
  10. Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering
  11. Advanced Environmental Fluid Mechanics
  12. Introduction to Multi-scale Variability and Scaling in Hydrology
  13. Advanced Data Analysis Techniques
  14. Water Resources Seminar

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

PrerequisitesEntering students in the Hydrology, Water Resources & Environmental Fluid Mechanics program are required to have proficiency in the following undergraduate courses (with equivalent courses at CU listed):
  • Four semesters of calculus, including multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations (equivalent to APPM 1350, APPM 1360, APPM 2350, and APPM 2360).
  • Two semesters of physics (equivalent to PHYS 1110, PHYS 1120).
  • One semester of statics (equivalent to CVEN 2121).
  • One semester of fluid mechanics (equivalent to CVEN 3313).
Students who do not meet these requirements may be admitted \xc2\x93with deficiencies,\xc2\x94 in which case they must enroll in specified undergraduate courses at the beginning of their graduate program. Courses taken to fulfill deficiencies do not contribute towards the student\xc2\x92s graduate degree. Applicants with excessive deficiencies may be asked to rectify some or all of the deficiencies at other institutions before admission can be granted.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 4,578 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,704 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 4,578 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,704 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Colorado at Boulder 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 University of Colorado at Boulder

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 30 semesters
  • Credits 30