Overview

Civil and Environmental Engineering - Dam and Hydropower Engineering from Addis Ababa University students will gain a comprehensive understanding of hydraulic structures, hydropower generation, and the environmental and social impacts of dam projects.

Key facts

The program focuses on developing sustainable solutions to address the challenges of water resources management, energy generation, and environmental protection. The program is designed to cultivate expertise in their respective fields, preparing students for impactful careers in academia, industry, and public service. The program covers a range of topics, including: Dam engineering, Reservoir engineering, Hydropower systems, Hydraulic structures, Environmental impact assessment and Sediment management. Students will work closely with faculty mentors to develop their research proposals and conduct their studies. Similar to the other tracks, this program spans four semesters, with the first two semesters devoted to coursework and the final two semesters dedicated to research and thesis writing. Admission requirements for the program requires relevant bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or an equivalent program.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction View 6 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in Ethiopia

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must pass an entrance examination administered by the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE) at AAiT. A pass result in the Graduate Aptitude Test (GAT) administered by the university or an equivalent assessment.
Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.
The examination will assess the applicant's knowledge and competence in the core areas of civil, hydraulic, and water resources engineering.
Applicants with relevant professional experience in the field of dam engineering or related areas may be given preference, subject to the discretion of the School Graduate Committee (SGC). Interview (optional): Approval by the SGC is required.
The SGC reserves the right to request additional information or documentation from the applicants, if necessary.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

81000 ETB / year

≈ 81000 ETB / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

81000 ETB / year

≈ 81000 ETB / year

Living costs

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

650 - 1000 USD / month

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

Funding

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