Integrated Water Resource Management with Focus on the Middle East and North Africa Region (IWRM-MENA)
A specialized Master of Science programme focusing on sustainable water management, economics, and governance in the MENA region.
Best for:Best for students with a background in engineering or natural sciences seeking a career in international water management and development.
Overview
The IWRM-MENA Master of Science is a full-time, four-semester programme offered by TH Köln in collaboration with the German Jordanian University. The curriculum integrates core modules in natural resource management, economics, and project management with specialized elective tracks in water resources, natural resources, and renewable energy. Students spend their third semester in Amman, Jordan, to gain regional expertise and practical experience. The final semester is dedicated to an independent research thesis addressing real-world water management challenges in the MENA region.
What you'll do
- Complete core modules covering natural resource systems, economics, and governance.
- Select and complete ten specialized elective modules from thematic catalogues.
- Participate in an exchange semester at the German Jordanian University in Amman.
- Conduct independent research for a Master's thesis focused on a MENA-region water management problem.
- Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to solve complex case studies in project modules.
- Document and defend research findings in a final colloquium.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, natural sciences, or social sciences).
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; IELTS Academic 6.0 or equivalent.
Instruction: English
- Academic background in water, natural resources, or related fields.
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher.
- Ability to conduct independent research and project planning.
- Must meet specific academic admission requirements set by TH Köln.
- Must be able to secure funding for living costs.
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Applicants must submit their application through the official TH Köln portal. Detailed instructions and specific deadlines for self-financing students versus scholarship applicants are provided on the university's website.
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- English language certificate
- CV
- Letter of motivation
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