Overview

The Master Programme in Earth Science - Hydrology - Hydrogeology from Uppsala University focuses on processes relating to water at or near the Earth's surface and the water-human interaction.

It also provides a good foundation in management of water resources in our society.

Career

The Master's Programme in Earth Science, specialising in Hydrology/Hydrogeology, prepares you with skills and knowledge for a career a professional hydrologist or hydrogeologist in environmental and natural resource management and in academia.

Our graduates work at, for example, AECOM, Berg AB and Sveco Environment AB. Job include hydrogeologist, hydrologist and environmental consultant.The programme also provides good opportunities for a postgraduate education with subsequent research careers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics of Earth Systems

Applied Geoinformatics for Earth Sciences

Exploration and Environmental Geophysics

Hydrochemistry

Climate Variations

Statistics and Data Analysis Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology Hydrology & Water Management View 5 other Masters in Hydrology & Water Management in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.Also required is:

90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in mathematics; or
90 credits in technology/engineering or physics and 30 credits in earth science or environmental science.

Selection: Students are selected based on:

a total appraisal of quantity and quality of previous university studies; and
a statement of purpose (1 page).

Tuition Fee

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International

145000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 290000 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Uppsala

7620 - 12066 SEK /month

Living costs

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