Water Science and Engineering

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT · Karlsruhe, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Karlsruhe
Apply by
Register by 30 November 2026 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester
Tuition
€3,402

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in one of the following: engineering (civil or environmental engineering, chemical or biological engineering, mechanical engineering) science (geoecology, environmental sciences, geosciences) a related topic (degree programme with a minimum regular duration of three years and a scope of 180 ECTS points) With a transcript of records, applicants need to demonstrate that they have at least 12 ECTS points each in the following: higher mathematics fundamental science or engineering such as physics, mechanics, chemistry, biology, thermodynamics, etc. water-related engineering or sciences such as water management, hydraulic engineering, hydrology, urban water management, hydromechanics, water treatment, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geophysics, physical geography, soil science, environmental systems sciences, climatology and/or hydrometeorology
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 IELTS Academic: 6.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 30 November The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 June
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About this programme

This advanced modular degree programme offers an interdisciplinary, research-oriented education at the interface between water-related engineering and natural sciences. This includes an efficient use of limited water resources, implementing increasing requirements for the protection of water bodies, handling of hydro-meteorological extreme events, and mitigating the impacts of global change on the water cycle and related material cycles. Students extend their knowledge of scientific and engineering fundamentals from their undergraduate studies. They complement this in-depth knowledge with engineering and scientific methods. The MSc in Water Science and Engineering imparts expert knowledge in the following areas: water technology and urban water management fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering earth system science and water resources management Topics include: the efficient use of limited water resources implementing increasing requirements for the protection of water bodies handling of hydro-meteorological extreme events mitigating the impacts of global change on the water cycle and related material cycles In the framework of the Master's programme in Water Science and Engineering, there is also the opportunity to study a double-degree programme with the University of Strasbourg in France on the topic Continental Water Sustainability (CWS). Interested students must apply specifically to CWS. Find more information here .

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