Master of Science in Water Engineering (WEM)
An interdisciplinary international master’s programme in water science, engineering, and sustainable urban planning.
Best for:Best for graduates in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or renewable energy seeking a specialised, internationally oriented master’s degree in water science and engineering with strong industry and research integration.
Overview
The Master of Science in Water Engineering (WEM) at Technische Hochschule Lübeck is a four-semester international programme taught entirely in English. It equips graduates with expertise in water-related environmental engineering, covering advanced topics like hydropower, stormwater management, wastewater treatment, and ecohydrological restoration. Students engage in hands-on projects, international exchanges with partner universities in Portugal, Belgium, and Poland, and gain access to cutting-edge laboratories. The programme blends theoretical coursework with practical applications, preparing professionals to address global water challenges through sustainable and nature-based solutions. It is jointly coordinated with the European Joint Master’s in Applied Ecohydrology, fostering cross-border collaboration and research opportunities.
What you'll do
- Develop and apply advanced scientific methods, including programming, modern monitoring, data science, and machine learning, to water-related challenges.
- Design and plan hydropower systems for regenerative energy generation and environmentally friendly hydraulic infrastructure.
- Conduct research and development in modern stormwater retention, sustainable urban drainage, and wastewater treatment technologies.
- Model and simulate groundwater systems, nature-based restoration, and river management using cutting-edge software and techniques.
- Collaborate on applied projects with regional companies, research centres, and international partners to solve real-world water engineering problems.
- Participate in an international exchange semester at partner universities in Portugal, Belgium, or Poland to specialise in ecohydrology or water management.
- Contribute to applied Master’s projects, often in partnership with industry or research institutes, to gain practical experience.
- Engage in ongoing research and development activities in international water engineering, with opportunities to join applied projects after the first semester.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 credits) in civil engineering, environmental engineering, renewable energy, or a closely related field with an average grade of 2.7 or better (German grading system, where 1 is the highest).
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English; B2 level required (TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in scientific computing and research methods, including programming skills.
- Basic knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) for water sciences and engineering.
- Understanding of urban water protection principles and nature-based hydraulic engineering.
- Ability to model and simulate groundwater and river systems using specialised software.
- Familiarity with freshwater ecology and advanced wastewater treatment processes.
- Experience with hydrological engineering and sustainable urban planning.
- English language proficiency at B2 level or equivalent.
- Non-European Bachelor’s degree holders must apply via uni-assist by 1 March for the winter semester.
- German or European Bachelor’s degree holders must apply by 15 July for the winter semester.
- No minimum German language proficiency required for admission.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2024-03-01 (for non-European Bachelor’s degree holders) / 2024-07-15 (for German/European Bachelor’s degree holders)
Applicants must submit their application via the uni-assist portal. Required documents include a Bachelor’s degree certificate, transcripts, proof of English proficiency (B2 level), and a motivation letter. Non-European applicants must apply through uni-assist, while German/European applicants apply directly to Technische Hochschule Lübeck.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Transcripts of academic records
- Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)
- Motivation letter
- CV/resume
- Passport-sized photograph
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