MSc Water Security and Global Change
An international joint Master's programme addressing global water security across institutions in Germany and India.
Best for:Best for engineering and science graduates seeking an international curriculum in water resources and global environmental change.
Overview
The Joint Master's Programme in Water Security and Global Change offers an international educational experience focusing on the critical challenges of water resource management, climate adaptation, and sustainability. Run cooperatively by RWTH Aachen University, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and Dresden University of Technology, the curriculum integrates perspectives from both the global South and North. Students complete coursework across partner campuses and undertake a Master's thesis in collaboration with companies, governmental agencies, or NGOs. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant qualifying Bachelor's degree and meet English proficiency standards.
What you'll do
- Complete modular coursework across partner institutions spanning three semesters
- Participate in international student mobility rotations between India and Germany
- Engage in multidisciplinary learning combining environmental science, engineering, and policy
- Conduct a practical Master's thesis in collaboration with external partners or research groups
- Contribute to team projects addressing water pollution, risk mitigation, and resource governance
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's or comparable degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Hydro Science, Water Resources, Computational, Agricultural, or Landscape Engineering
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in engineering or hydro sciences with a minimum workload of 180 ECTS points
- Academic performance achieving a minimum aggregate grade of 60% or first class
- Analytical abilities to investigate complex water-related problems
- Open to applicants from all countries who hold a recognized qualifying Bachelor's degree
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-03-15
Applicants must submit their application materials through the designated admissions portal managed by IIT Madras. Ensure all required academic transcripts and English language test certificates are prepared and uploaded before the stated deadline.
- BSc transcripts
- English language certificate
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