Program Overview
The Water Resources Engineering at University of Leuven 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 Resources Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium 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 906 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Water Resources 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 needs\xa0for agriculture, industry, households, recreation, navigation, hydroelectric power generation
- problems related to\xa0storm water\xa0drainage and flood damage mitigation
- problems related to\xa0water quality\xa0in streams and aquifers, erosion, sedimentation, protection of ecosystems and other natural resources
- integrated\xa0water management
- institutional, socio-economic, and policy issues\xa0related to water resources development and management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Core documents
- PDF scans of your diplomas and transcripts of academic records
- PDF scan of the translation of your diploma and official transcripts
- English Proficiency Certificate
- PDF of the proof of payment of the application fee made either via bank transfer or via credit card
- PDF scan of the identity page of your passport
- PDF of your motivation letter
- PDF of your CV
- Recommendation Letters
- Mainland Chinese citizens\xc2\xa0who do not hold a non-Chinese degree, need to submit an APS certificate
- Applicants for the\xc2\xa0International scholar\xc2\xa0status at KU Leuven\xc2\xa0must upload the PDF scan of\xc2\xa0a proof of enrolment at their home university.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leuven 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 Leuven
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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