Water and Environment, M.Sc. | Radboud University | Nijmegen, Netherlands
24 months
Duration
17000 EUR/year
2314 EUR/year
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About

This Water and Environment specialisation at Radboud University  is closely connected to the Institute for Water and Wetlands Research (IWWR), a leading institute in wetland ecosystem and stress biology research. The programme focuses on environmental issues on different scales, and works to understand the stressors of ecosystems as a starting point.

Visit the official programme website for more information

Overview

Programme overview

The Master's Water and Environment  specialisation at Radboud University focuses on environmental issues on different scales, and works to understand the stressors of ecosystems as a starting point.

You will be trained in analysing the impact of humans on ecosystem and health, and learn how to quantitatively assess and manage issue like climate change, pollution and land use.

Together, the specialisations within the Master’s in Biology cover the whole range from organism to ecosystem and environment, which means you can create the programme that fits your interests.

This specialisation is connected to the Institute for Water and Wetland Research (IWWR), a leading institute in research to wetland ecosystems and stress biology.

Would you like to know if you are eligible to be admitted to this programme? Take our E-Check and instantly get an insight in your eligibility: echeck.ru.nl

What will you learn?

  • Gain a theoretical background in biology, ecology and ecosystems

  • Learn to connect ecosystem health to the actions and practices of humankind
  • Get a thorough background in academic research with two internships

  • Learn how to build models for environmental problems and how to utilize models in different settings

Career prospects

After graduation, about one third of our students quickly take up a position as researcher and one third starts working at a policy officer at a governmental organisation or an NGO. The rest of the students usually choose for a position in industry, for example, as a risk analyser of toxic substances. In general, our graduates end up as a:

  • Researcher at a university or research institute
  • Researcher in a company, either a large or a start-up company
  • Researcher at a governmental research institute
  • Consultant at a governmental agency, like a ministry
  • Consultant at a consulting firm
  • Risk analyser
  • Policy officer at a governmental organisation or an NGO
  • Project coordinator in water or ecosystem management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Orientation in biology and environmental sciences 
  • Ecological and environmental concepts 
  • Management of ecosystems 
  • Biodiversity and ecological assessment 
  • Environmental and ecological modelling 
  • Ecology and Management of Large Rivers
  • Apoptosis
  • Field Course Ireland 
  • Environmental Life cycle assessment

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS admission requirements IELTS
6.5
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
90

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS admission requirements IELTS
6.5
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
90

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor’s diploma or equivalent
  • An official transcript of your Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Sworn translations of diploma and transcript
  • Course description for unfinished courses
  • Personal statement/motivation letter (depending on programme)
  • Reference letter(s)
  • Overview of education/experience
  • English language certificate

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    17000 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 17000 EUR per year during 24 months.
  • EU/EEA

    2314 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Nijmegen

800 - 1000 EUR /month
Living costs

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

Funding

  • We have a number of scholarships available only for international Master’s students. You can find the full list, including details about eligibility requirements and how to apply, on the university's website.

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 and Environment.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

28 countries
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
1350 EUR
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Leopold Figl Foundation
Netherlands / Merit-based
FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline

Japan Gov’t/World Bank
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
Netherlands / Merit-based
Orange Knowledge Programme
Various benefits
Grant
22 Jun 2022
Deadline

Netherlands Government
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

educations.com
30 countries
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

The Smooth Movers
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Pinsky Law
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Sambla
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

iVisa
Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

IMSOGLO
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

IELTS from 6 to 9
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Anonymous Hope Fund
Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

European Commission

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