123 Master's in Hydrology & Water Management in Europe

The Water Management for Climate Adaptation programme at Utrecht University focuses on onderstanding the water system.

The Earth Surface and Water programme at Utrecht University involves the study of natural and human-induced physical and geochemical processes, patterns, and dynamics of the Earth’s continental and coastal systems.

The Water and Sustainable Development MSc Programme at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands targets students and early to mid-career water professionals who want to gain knowledge and skills to tackle water challenges while enhancing their career opportunities within the water sector or related organizations.

This Water and Environmental Management MSc programme from Abertay University gives you the technical skills to manage pollution, alongside a detailed understanding of the urban aquatic environment. Emphasis is on the practical application of water and environmental management within industry.

The Law and Economics of the Sea – Ocean Governance course at Universidade Nova de Lisboa is an interdisciplinary, unique and innovative program dedicated to the study of all issues related to ocean governance.  Since 2023/24 it is a partnership with NOVA School of Business and Economics. 

The Research MSc programme Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education will help you develop academic competences to create new knowledge and solutions needed to address complex water challenges in inclusive and sustainable ways.

The River Delta Development at HZ University of Applied Sciences is a unique joint degree offered by three universities of applied sciences with complementing expertise in the field of water: HZ University of Applied Sciences (coastal regions), Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (river systems), and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (urban water).

This Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering course from University of Greenwich combines solid waste management, contaminated land treatment and GIS with management of the earth's resources.

The Marine and Freshwater Resources - Management degree delivered at University of Galway combines marine and freshwater resources management, assessing the vital land-to-sea pathway. You will gain advanced knowledge and skills to address critical 21st-century challenges like population expansion, climate change, and environmental pollution.

The Water Resources Management MSc course offered by University of Southampton develops the professional skills required for a rewarding career as a water focused environmental scientist. The importance of accurately assessing potential and existing impacts on the water environment from industrial practices, abstraction and agriculture sits at the heart of this course.

In this Water Technology programme from LUT University, you will learn how water can be treated not only efficiently, but also in a sustainable and economical manner. You will obtain knowledge and skills to address water-related challenges in the future.

The Master of Science in Applied Oceanography from University of Malta builds on the core principles of oceanography in coastal and open sea domains, with a focus on operational oceanography and the versatile and broad spectrum of disciplines and offshoot applications related to it.

This Water and Environmental Engineering programme at University College Dublin prepares graduates to work in the broad field of environmental protection and management.

At this Maritime Engineering Science Yacht and High-performance Craft MSc course offered by University of Southampton you’ll specialise in the analysis, design and performance of yachts, small craft and high-performance vessels. You’ll also gain an understanding of the fixed and offshore structures that help them to function.

This Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering with Industrial Practice course from University of Greenwich is ideal for graduates seeking roles in sectors such as water resource engineering and waste management.

Explore people's changing relationships with the world’s oceans and seas at this Maritime Archaeology MSc course offered at the University of Southampton. You’ll study the technologies of seafaring, histories of environmental change, and underwater landscapes. This subject incorporates elements of traditional archaeology, ethnography, maritime history and marine science. 

This Marine Ecosystems course from Newcastle University will prepare you for a career in marine research. 

The Water and Environmental Engineering course at Aalborg University enables you to address environmental challenges in cities, industry, agriculture and nature. You will learn how to develop and implement sustainable solutions in areas such as climate adaptation, rainwater management and water resource protection – both in cities and natural landscapes.

Solve problems in water pollution, sanitation and climate change with environmental science and civil engineering in this Water and Environmental Engineering course at University of Portsmouth.

The Riverine and Estuarine Processes programme from University of Brighton is designed to meet the growing demand from governments and engineers worldwide for a more in-depth understanding of these systems; as the climate is changing, the human population increasing and severe floods, erosion and water scarcity become more common.