Overview

In particular, the Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering (TropHEE) Master's degree program, offerd at the Darmstadt University of Technology, focuses on methods and advanced techniques that enable participants to find ways of sustainable development of tropical and subtropical countries from a geoscientific point of view.

Although within the broader framework of international development cooperation, TropHEE offers a comprehensive, research-oriented education in hydrogeology and environmental geoscientific science and engineering at the master's level.

Career opportunities

Transport and fate of contaminants with specific knowledge in humid tropical and semi-arid areas;
Sustainable groundwater protection with a focus on tropical areas;
Planning, design and implementation of groundwater protection areas and catchment areas as well as catchment management;
Site investigation and rehabilitation of brown fields and contaminated water and soil;
Soil erosion and protection;
Investigation, evaluation and sustainable use of geo-resources such as raw materials or water;
Consultancy in the field of water resources and management.
In general, it is recommended to gain practical experience in relevant organizations, institutions or companies in addition to studying at an early age. In this way, the own practicality can be tested, and it can establish professional contacts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hydrogeology

Hydrogeological Field Trips

Hydrochemistry and Physical Hydrogeology

Hydrochemistry

Physical Hydrogeology

Well Construction

Water Supply Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Darmstadt, Germany

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Hydrology & Water Management Environmental Economics & Policy View 28 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to the Master’s degree programme applicants are required to prove geoscientific or civil engineering competences, or competences in a related subject on at least Bachelor level, as documented through a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree or a comparable examination.
Admission to the Master’s degree programme may also depend on additional requirements.

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Semester and administration fees are payable to TU Darmstadt every semester.

Living costs for Darmstadt

792 - 1222 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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