Program Overview
The Water Resources Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT 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 computer science & it. 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 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Water Resources Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Mathematics for Water Engineering
- Irrigation Agronomy
- Aquatic Ecology
- Groundwater Hydrology
- Statistics for Water Engineering
- Hydraulics
- Surface Water Hydrology
- Water Quality Assessment, Monitoring and Treatment
- Hydrological Data Processing
- GIS for Water Resources Engineering
- Measurement Techniques for Water Resources Engineering
- Remote Sensing in Water Resources Engineering
- System Approach to Water Management
- Social, Political, Economical and Environmental Aspects of Water Engineering
- Thesis Research Project Water Resources Engineering
- Integrated project: Humid Climate Case Study
- Integrated Project: Arid Climate Case Study
- Advanced Aquatic Ecology
- Groundwater Modelling
- Irrigation Design and Management
- River Modelling
- Soil Water Modelling
- Surface Water Modelling
- Urban Hydrology and Hydraulics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic requirements
Direct access:
- Bachelor in de (bio-)ingenieurswetenschappen
- Bachelor in de geografie, geologie of biologie
- Master in de biowetenschappen of industri\xc3\xable wetenschappen
Admission based upon evaluation of a file:
- Bachelor of Engineering, Bioscience Engineering or Environmental Engineering
- Bachelor of Geography, Geology, Biology or Sciences
Applicants, who already obtained a Master diploma from a European Economic Area (EEA) university, can be exempted from 60 SP upon a positive advice of the Programme Committee.
Language requirements
All prospective students need to provide a proof of sufficient knowledge of English by meeting one of the following criteria:
- a diploma of secondary or higher education where English was the language of instruction
- having successfully completed at least one school year of secondary education where English was the language of instruction
- having successfully completed course units in higher education with a minimum total of 54 study credits where English was the language of instruction
- having successfully completed ASO secondary education in Belgium
- having successfully completed one of the following language tests
- TOEFL: 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based
- IELS: minimum level academic module 6,5
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), grade B
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), grade C
- Interuniversity Test of Academic English (ITACE) with a minimal level of B2 of the Common European Framework
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) 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 Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Brussels, Belgium
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Dutch- and English-speaking research university in Brussels, Belgium. It has four campuses: Brussels Humanities, Science and Engineering Campus, Brussels Health...
University Profile- Start Date May 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months