Program Overview
The Water and Environmental Engineering at Aalto University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 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 and Environmental Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Water and Environmental 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
- Water\xa0& Environmental Engineering
- Computational Methods in Water and Environmental Engineering
- Groundwater Hydrology
- Environmental Hydraulics
- Hydrological modelling
- Surface Water Resources
- Sustainable Built Environment
- Sustainability Global Technologies (SGT) Studio
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Student selection
The selection process is paper-based and competitive, and it can be complemented with interviews. Applications that pass the eligibility check of Aalto University Admissions Services proceed to the School\'s programme specific academic evaluation.
The following academic evaluation criteria applies to this master\'s programme:
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalto University 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 Aalto University
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in 2010 as a merger of three major Finnish universities: the Helsinki University of Technology, the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months