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Urban Water and Sanitation

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
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Tuition EUR 12,667 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,667 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Delft, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Urban Water and Sanitation at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is a MSc programme in Education 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 education. 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 Urban Water and Sanitation 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

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 12,667 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,667 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Delft, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Urban Water and Sanitation programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Sanitary Engineering
  2. Water Supply Engineering
  3. Urban Water Engineering and Management - Joint programme with AIT, Thailand
  4. Decentralised Water Supply and Sanitation
  5. Modelling Wastewater Treatment Processes and Plants
  6. Chemistry and Public Health
  7. Water Transport and Distribution
  8. Industrial Effluents Treatment and Residuals Management
  9. Urban Drainage and Sewerage

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 logo

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Delft, Netherlands

Water poses a serious challenge to every part of the world. Too many people remain without access to water and sanitation. This makes their lives difficult: their health suffers, and prosperity...

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Application Information
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months
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