Groundwater and Global Change – Impacts and Adaptation (GroundwatCh) Master of Science
A multidisciplinary international Master's programme focusing on the complex interactions between groundwater, climate, and global change.
Best for:Best for students with a background in engineering or geosciences seeking a global perspective on water resource management.
Overview
The GroundwatCh Master of Science is a joint international programme offered by Dresden University of Technology, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, and the University of Lisbon. The curriculum provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary education on the role of groundwater in the global water cycle and its importance for climate change adaptation. Students rotate through the partner institutions, gaining expertise in hydrological flow, water quality, climate feedback mechanisms, and sustainable water management. The programme culminates in a research-based thesis conducted under the guidance of international experts.
What you'll do
- Complete core coursework in hydrological flow, ecosystems, and groundwater quality.
- Participate in interdisciplinary science training and fieldwork.
- Engage in elective courses covering water infrastructure and data modelling.
- Conduct an independent research project for the Master's thesis.
- Collaborate with international partners and mentors across three European universities.
Requirements
Degree required: BSc in geologic, hydraulic, civil, environmental or agricultural engineering, geosciences, environmental sciences, climate sciences, geography, geology, or equivalent.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 level (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to 180 ECTS credits
- Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least B/B+ (US) or second upper (UK)
- Academic knowledge of mathematics
- English proficiency at B2 level
- Must hold a first degree of higher education equivalent to a BSc
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Applications must be submitted through the official programme portal. Deadlines vary based on scholarship eligibility and visa requirements, ranging from early January to late July.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of degree
- English language certificate
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