Sustainable Water Management & Engineering

Subjects: Sustainability;Water Management;Engineering

M.Eng. | Master of Engineering

Course description

The world's growing population demands more high-quality water, and climate change is making international water management increasingly complex. Ensuring long-term water availability globally is a critical issue for humanity's future. Hof University addresses this with its master's degree program in "Sustainable Water Management and Engineering." This program uniquely blends management and technical skills, emphasizing sustainability and digitalization, offering students numerous international opportunities in a burgeoning field. This course targets academically trained individuals, whether they have professional experience or not, who seek meaningful and socially relevant careers. It appeals to those ready to tackle complex global challenges. The program's practical, interdisciplinary approach covers current topics like sustainability, water risk management, and water resource management, alongside traditional technologies such as water treatment, wastewater disposal, and water circulation. The curriculum integrates the three pillars of sustainability: economic efficiency, social responsibility, and ecological compatibility. Theory and practice are closely linked through group projects with partner companies. Students benefit from excursions to pioneering water management systems and innovative technology companies, and they engage in discussions with experts from research and industry. This master's program equips students with the skills and knowledge to make a significant impact in the field of water management.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

All applicants applying for a bachelor's or master's program must prove sufficient English language skills if their mother tongue (not second language) is not English. In Primuss application portal, you must upload a proof of English language skills by an official test certificate: IELTS academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 (minimum scores accepted). In individual cases, other English test score documents (minimum level B2) can be accepted. This decision is up to the examination board when reviewing your application. Attention: A "medium of instruction certificate" confirming that you completed an entire study program in English language is not sufficient for admission.

Qualification Requirements

Academic requirements Bachelor’s degree or similar in engineering or natural sciences providing sufficient knowledge in environmental engineering, water technology and chemistry from an accredited university, at least 210 ECTS or equivalent (depending on home country); minimum grade 2,5 according to the German grading system sufficient knowledge in environmental engineering, water technology and chemistry means at least 5 credits (or their equivalent) were achieved in each of these areas Applicants with less than 210 credits (ECTS) will be accepted but have to gain the missing credits by either doing an internship (at least 20 weeks) as long as no internship was done during the Bachelor’s degree. Attending appropriate modules at Hof University (for applicants who already did an internship). For both alternatives, please calculate an additional (fourth) semester.