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M.Sc. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Leibniz University Hannover Hanover

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Leibniz University Hannover offers a comprehensive course in Water Resources and Environmental Management. This program provides students with a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding water resources and environmental sustainability. The curriculum covers topics such as water quality, hydrology, and environmental policy, preparing students for careers in environmental consulting, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. The university's strong research focus and state-of-the-art facilities provide students with valuable hands-on experience and opportunities for cutting-edge research in the field. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to address the pressing challenges of water management and environmental conservation in today's world.

Specialization

Students can choose between the study tracks ‘Water Resources Management’ (Major A), ‘Sanitary Engineering’ (Major B) and the double degree programme ‘Resources and Environment’ (Major C)

Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)
Ecology & Climate(Earth & Environmental)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Water Resources and Environmental Engineering at Leibniz University Hannover

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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C1 level

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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1, applicants who have not yet completed their bachelor's or an equivalent

degree at the time of application are provisionally eligible to apply if they have obtained at least

150 credit points and it is to be expected that they will complete the bachelor's or equivalent degree by

the end of the first semester of the master’s degree programme at the latest. 2The average mark of the

assessments completed so far shall be determined; it shall be taken into account in the selection process as per section 4, irrespective of the final bachelor’s degree mark

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Students must hold a Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the WATENV Master's programme, e.g., civil engineering, environmental sciences, natural sciences or geosciences. Basic knowledge in mathematics and water sciences (hydrology, hydraulics, sanitary engineering) is required.

The decision whether the previous degree programme is suitable is made by the selection com mittee; the decision may include an ancillary provision requiring completion of missing modules within two semesters. Suitable previous degree programmes include, as a rule, degree pro grammes in Civil Engineering and in Civil and Environmental Engineering as well as related degrees if they include at least the following credit points: - 18 CP Mathematics for Engineers 2 - - (including Probability Theory/Statistics/Data Analysis) 12 CP Computer Science/Programming - 18 CP Natural Sciences (including Physics/Biology/Chemistry/Fluid Dynamics/Thermodynamics) and at least 30 CP in the area of Water or Environmental Engineering (including Hydrology, Water Re sources Management, Sanitary Engineering, Fluid Dynamics or Process Engineering, Sustaina bility Engineering) or 20 CP from areas of Water or Environmental Engineering mentioned and in which evidence is also provided of a final project/bachelor's thesis in the area of Water Engineering.

GPA Comment-With the grade "good" or better.

There is no minimum grade / entry grade for the master's application. Notwithstanding the currently valid admission regulations for master's programmes, the minimum grade of 2.5 is no longer applied. The admission regulations will be revised in this regard.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Programme-specific documents

Bachelor of Science certificate. If not yet available at time of application, applicants have to send a proof of the hitherto obtained credit points and marks;

University transcript. Including a description of the grading system;

Curriculum Vitae. Signed by applicant;

International certificate of sufficient English language proficiency at the C1 level of the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages” (CEFR). For details, refer to: https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/universitaet/organisation/... (opens in a new tab)

School leaving certificate

Optional (only mandatory when applying for a scholarship) Letter of motivation. Indicating the qualifications and interests of the candidate and a prospect of further activities related to the field of studies, signed by applicant);

Optional. Proof of professional experience, special qualifications and awards.

Applicants from China and Vietnam have to submit an APS certificate issued by the Akademische Prüfstelle für chinesische Studienbewerber (APS).

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Water Resources and Environmental Engineering at Leibniz University Hannover

Application procedure

https://qis.verwaltung.uni-hannover.de/qisserver/rds?stat... (opens in a new tab)

The first step is to go to our website: https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/vor-dem-studium/be... (opens in a new tab)

There you can find various information about our application process and also further links to details as language or other special requirements. Please note that the

application periods differ. The deadline depends on the programme you chose to study

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Selection process

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

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online

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Application fee

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Address

Leibniz Universität Hannover

Immatrikulationsamt

Welfengarten 1

30167 Hannover

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

400 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,704 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

No tuition fee

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

50%

2 accepted out of 4 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.54

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

2.22

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.68

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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