MSc in
Master of Science in Water Science and Management
Utrecht University
Key Information
Campus location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,209 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* Non-EU/EEA students: 1 April
** EU/EEA, Surinam or Swiss students; €20,750: International students
Scholarships
Introduction
Contribute to Sustainable Water Management
The two-year Master’s program in Water Science and Management will give you an in-depth understanding of modern water management techniques and water policies from a sustainable development perspective. You will gain an understanding of water’s role with regard to humanity and nature as well as the societal impact of interventions in the water cycle.
Water Management in a Wider Context
Trends such as sustainable development, stakeholder participation, and economic accountability increasingly complicate the tasks of water managers. This has given rise to a need for water managers with a broad societal focus on water management issues, operating next to and in cooperation with more traditional and technical water managers. The Water Science and Management program, therefore, integrates knowledge from natural and social sciences as a response to emerging needs in the field.
A natural sciences background, the ability to work well as part of a team, and a passion for water management will help you succeed in this program. The Water Science and Management program is an excellent choice for you if you are interested in both the scientific analysis of the water system and the application of water science in integrated and complex societal problems that occur in contemporary water management.
What Will you Learn?
Through scientific knowledge and real-life cases, you will learn about topics such as hydrological processes, climate change, water footprinting, cost reduction, health aspects, and water safety. You will also learn about technical developments such as membrane technology, water/energy combinations, and water cycle management. The majority of courses have a water focus, but there are also courses focused on the sustainable development context in which modern water managers operate. A Research design course is provided as a necessary basis for performing the Master’s Thesis, as well as for executing academic water challenges on the job market. The program combines academic knowledge of natural sciences and technical water management options with process and project skills, culminating in an optional research internship at a water management organization.