Sustainable Water Management and Engineering

This master's programme sits at the interface of technology and management in the water sector, combining engineering and business know-how with practice-oriented coursework. It addresses water and wastewater management, sustainability, and risk topics and includes an internship or equivalent post-qualification path where applicable.

Academic requirements

Options to compensate for less than 210 ECTS: relevant practical experience (minimum six months), internship during studies, or additional modules.

Minimum GPA

Minimum grade 2.5 according to the German grading system.

English requirements

TOEFL minimum 90 or IELTS 6.5 or above.

German requirements

Minimum A1 level according to CEFR

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree or similar in engineering or natural sciences providing sufficient knowledge in environmental engineering, water technology, and chemistry from an accredited university, with at least 210 ECTS or equivalent; sufficient knowledge means at least 5 credits or equivalent in each of those three areas.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

145 EUR semester fee (official Hof University finance page; amount may change by semester).

ECTS credits

90

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 145 EUR semester fee (official Hof University finance page; amount may change by semester).

Excellent career opportunities for leading positions in water sector, including management in research and construction, industry, public authorities, engineering offices, and as experts.

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