Water Security and Global Change

Technische Universitat Dresden · Dresden, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science other degree
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Dresden
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<p>Depends on IITM<br /> Open from January until March</p>
Starts
Winter semester

Technische Universitat Dresden does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €4,000 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Admission to the programme may be granted to applicants who have received a Bachelor's or comparable degree that fulfils the following conditions: The qualifying degree needs to have a major focus in one of the academic subjects listed below: Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Environmental Engineering Hydro Science Engineering Water Resources Engineering Computational engineering Agricultural or Landscape Engineering The qualifying degree needs to encompass a minimum workload of 180 ECTS points or must have been awarded by a higher education institution officially recognised by at least one of the following institutions: AICTE, AIU, ACU, IAU, Central Office for Foreign Education The accumulated grade point average of the qualifying degree shall not be below 60% aggregate marks or “first class”.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 79 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
Depends on IITM Open from January until March
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About this programme

The Joint Master's programme in Water Security and Global Change immerses students in a dynamic educational environment that addresses the urgent and vital issue of water security, bridging perspectives from both the global South and global North. Drawing on the collective expertise of all partner institutions, the programme adopts an integrated and comprehensive approach to meet the needs of regional, national, and international stakeholders. Building upon existing modules, the programme features a modular structure with opportunities for specialisation. Student mobility is coordinated as part of this collaborative effort, while courses are taught by the participating institutions, ensuring a high standard of education. Through a joint curriculum, the programme is established across three degree-awarding universities (RWTH Aachen, IIT Madras, TU Dresden), with two associated partners (UNU Flores and AIT Bangkok). Upon completion, students receive a joint degree. What does this programme offer? Gain comprehensive insight into the hydrological cycle, water system components, and their interactions with the environment, society, and ecosystems. Explore the repercussions of global change on water resources and ecosystems. Gain an understanding of the effects of temperature shifts, precipitation patterns, and sea level rise on water availability and quality. Learn about water resource governance structures, policies, and regulations at various levels and their implications for wa

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