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Water Services Management

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 18 months
Deadline Aug, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Delft, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Water Services Management at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is a MSc programme in Business & Management 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 business & management. 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 Services Management 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 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Barcelona, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Water Services Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. The Water Resources System
  2. Water Governance
  3. Water Economics
  4. Water and Environmental Law
  5. Managing Water Organizations
  6. Environmental Governance and Water Services
  7. Financial Management in the Water Sector
  8. International Fieldwork
  9. Partnerships for Water Supply and Sanitation
  10. Urban Water Governance

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

    Academic admission to the Master programmes may be granted to applicants who provide evidence of having:

    • A university level Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field for the specialization, which has been awarded by a university of recognised standing, comparable in level with a Bachelor degree from a research university in the Netherlands.
    • A good command of the English language
    • Certified copies of degrees/diplomas
    • Certified copies of academic transcripts
    • Two recommendation letters
    • Motivation letter
    • Copy of passport
    • Copy of results of English language test score

                  English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

                  Tuition & Financial Information

                  Tuition Fee

                  EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

                  Tuition fees: EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 19,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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...

                  University Profile
                  • Application Deadline Aug, 2027
                  • Start Date Oct, 2026
                  • Language English
                  • Duration 18 months