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

Programme overview

The MSc Gewässerkunde und Wasserwirtschaft trains specialists in water, with competence to contribute to the use of aquatic ecosystems and (ground)water resources. Graduates can analyse natural-science and engineering problems in a professional context and develop solutions for current and future water challenges.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics / Natural Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught; on campus (cooperation with Hochschule Koblenz and the Bundesanstalt für Gewässerkunde) | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Environmental data analysis and simulation of hydrological systems, microbial and ecotoxicological questions, ecology of aquatic systems and engineering expertise in hydraulic engineering, plus water-related environmental analytics, planning processes, legal foundations and technical measures. A semester abroad is possible.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in environmental research, federal and state authorities, municipalities, national and international companies and engineering and consulting offices, or pursue a doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open admission (no Numerus clausus). Requires a completed bachelor's degree in Gewässerkunde und Wasserwirtschaft or a comparable degree in a natural-science or engineering programme recognised by the examination board. English at level B2 is expected; students with a foreign entrance qualification need German at level C1. Application deadlines: summer semester 28 February, winter semester 31 August.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://bewerbung.uni-koblenz.de

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