Master of Science Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering (TropHEE)

Deepen knowledge in applied geosciences with a focus on hydrogeology, soils, and environmental engineering in the framework of international development cooperation.

Academic requirements

Deadline: Deadline for the DAAD scholarship: 30 November 2025 (date of receipt by the university) Deadline for TropHEE programme: 15 July of the year in which students want to start their studies at the university The application phase always starts on 1 March. These deadlines refer to the year before students intend to start the programme.

Minimum GPA

Not explicitly stated.

English requirements

UNIcert III, TOEFL iBT 95, IELTS 7.0, CAE (C1), TOEIC.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences, or Civil/Environmental Engineering with sound knowledge in natural sciences and basic knowledge in geosciences/water.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

Approx. 350 EUR per semester.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: Approx. 350 EUR per semester.

Each year, a course on (re)integration into the job market is held, which prepares students for the application process after completing the Master's programme.

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