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Overview
Water management in a wider context
Trends such as sustainable development, stakeholder participation, and economic accountability increasingly complicate the tasks of water managers. This has given rise to a need for water managers with a broad societal focus on water management issues, operating next to and in cooperation with more traditional and technical water managers.
The Water Science and Management programme at Utrecht University therefore integrates knowledge from natural and social sciences as a response to emerging needs in the field.
A natural sciences background, the ability to work well as part of a team, and a passion for water management will help you succeed in this programme. The Water Science and Management programme is an excellent choice for you if you are interested in both the scientific analysis of the water system, and the application of water science in integrated and complex societal problems that occur in contemporary water management.
Careers
The Water Science and Management Master’s programme trains you to function as a professional in the field of water management and related sustainable development.
Professional Careers
The professional field consists of a wide variety of organisations:
- Consultancy firms
- Water boards;
- Governmental organisations
- Utility companies
- Water research institutes
- NGOs
- International development organisations
Academic Careers
Graduates may follow up their Master’s degree by pursuing a PhD in the Netherlands or abroad and ultimately pursuing a career in research. The programme is closely related to several research groups on water-related issues in the Copernicus Institute for Sustainable Development and the Department of Physical Geography.
This makes it possible for students to be ahead of the latest scientific developments in the field. Thanks to close connections with key players in the field, research projects on various topics are funded by external parties.
Accreditation
Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Perspectives on Sustainable Development
- Principles of Groundwater Flow
- Unsaturated Zone Hydrology
- Quantitative Water Management
- Research Design
- Managing Future Deltas
- Water, Governance and Law
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
- Apply before , National
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Management Studies Hydrology & Water Management View 26 other Masters in Earth Sciences in NetherlandsExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 93
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
You are welcome to apply for the Water Science and Management Master’s programme. Please take into account that this is a selective master. You will be considered for admission to the programme if you hold a University bachelor degree and can demonstrate a high level of knowledge, motivation and command of methods and skills in the field.
With regard to the educational requirements you should possess:
- Knowledge in natural sciences relevant to water processes (e.g. earth sciences, physics, chemistry, physical geography, civil or environmental engineering, applied mathematics);
- Academic and research skills.
Next to the educational requirements we consider:
- Motivation and talent (also on the basis of average grade, past performance in relevant coursework and studies progress)
- Subject of your Bachelor’s thesis;
- Command of the English language (see below).
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
21736 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21736 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Utrecht
900 - 1450 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Water Science and Management.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Netherlands / Merit-based
FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline
Netherlands / Merit-based
Orange Knowledge Programme
Various benefits
Grant
22 Jun 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline
30 countries
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
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