BSc Gewässerkunde und Wasserwirtschaft (Hydrology and Water Management) at University of Koblenz

Programme overview

The BSc Gewässerkunde und Wasserwirtschaft teaches practice-based engineering and natural-science knowledge in hydrology, water bodies and water management, for work in engineering offices, utilities, associations and water authorities. The programme is run with cooperation partners, and applications are made through Hochschule Koblenz.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics / Natural Sciences | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught; on campus (cooperation programme; application via Hochschule Koblenz) | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

The first two semesters cover natural and engineering foundations such as chemistry, microbiology, building materials, structural analysis, hydromechanics and GIS, with a joint field-based hydrology course in semester 1. Semesters 3 to 6 cover ecology, geomorphology and hydrogeography, ecological water assessment, hydrology, urban water management, environmental analysis and environmental and water law, with electives in semesters 4 and 5. The sixth semester is mainly a project and the final thesis.

Career pathways

The degree qualifies graduates for work in engineering offices, utilities and associations, and in water authorities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open admission (no Numerus clausus). Admission with the Abitur, a subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification, the Fachhochschulreife or another legally recognised equivalent. Application deadline for the winter semester is 30 September; applications go through Hochschule Koblenz.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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