Master of Science Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering (TropHEE)

Technical University of Darmstadt · Darmstadt, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Darmstadt
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Technical University of Darmstadt does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences; or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with sound knowledge in natural sciences (mathematics, chemistry, physics) and basic knowledge in geosciences, water science/engineering, and environmental science/engineering. Moreover, the topic of the Bachelor's thesis must be from the geoscience field or from the field of water and/or environmental research. For details, please refer to the study regulations. Applicants for a DAAD scholarship must have at least two years of professional experience in the field of water and geology at the time of the application.
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries 1 March - 15 July
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About this programme

The study programme aims at deepening and diversifying the students' knowledge, abilities, and competences in applied geosciences, with a distinct focus on hydrogeology, soils, and environmental engineering in the framework of international development cooperation. The programme encompasses two lines of specialisation, one being more geoscience-related focussing on hydrogeology, and one being more engineering-related focussing on environmental engineering. The hydrogeology specialisation includes modules such as the following: Hydrogeology, Hydrochemistry, Hydrogeochemistry, Soil Sciences, Aquifer Sedimentology, Isotope and Tracer Techniques, Groundwater Modelling, Aquatic Geochemical Modelling, Geophysical Methods, and Geo-Information Systems (GIS). The environmental engineering specialisation includes modules such as the following: Integrated Water Resources Management, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Water Supply Systems, Hydraulic Engineering, Applied Microbiology, Biogeochemistry, and Flood/River Management. Compulsory modules independent from the chosen specialisation include a field trip to a semiarid region, a project seminar featuring project team work and scientific writing, and a module on setting up research concepts. The programme will be completed by the preparation of a Master’s thesis.

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