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M.Sc. Hydrology and Water Management

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
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  • English or German
    Language
  • 28 Feb
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Hydrology and Water Management (Gewässerkunde und Wasserwirtschaft) at the University of Koblenz is a four-semester Master of Science taught in German and English, on campus, with starts in the winter or the summer semester. It is offered together with Hochschule Koblenz and the German Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG). The programme trains specialists for the water sector. You learn environmental data analysis and the simulation of hydrological systems, work on microbial and ecotoxicological questions, study the ecology of aquatic systems and gain engineering expertise in hydraulic engineering. You also deepen your knowledge of water-related environmental analysis, hydraulic planning processes, the legal basics and construction measures in water management. A semester abroad is possible after agreement with the examination board. It suits science or engineering graduates who want to work in environmental research, public authorities, companies or engineering and consulting offices, or go on to a doctorate.

Fields of study

Ecology & Climate(Earth & Environmental)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Hydrology and Water Management at University of Koblenz

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Yes

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
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APS verification

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

Prerequisites

ConclusionMaster of ScienceStandard study period4Start of studiesWinter semester

Summer semester

Application deadline SoSe28.2.2025Application deadline WiSe30.8.2025Teaching languageEnglish

English

Admission restrictionNoAdmission requirementsCompleted bachelor's degree programme in “Bigwater and Water Management” or a comparable degree in a course of study in a scientific or engineering course recognised by the examination committee.

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Language proof

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Further information

In admission-limited courses, the study places are awarded according to selection criteria (opens in a new tab) defined by the university.

Students with a non-German degree (A-Levels or Bachelor) need to apply for our programs via uni-assist. The uni-assist application fee amounts to € 75 for the first desired course of study. Additional 30 € apply for every additional desired course of study.

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What to prepare for your application to Hydrology and Water Management

Programme-specific documents

The following documents (in English or German) have to be uploaded in My assist by all students along with the online-application form from the uni-assist portal:

Motivational letter

(High School) Diploma which qualifies you for university admission in your home country, including a subjects and grades overview

Transcripts of records with a summary of subjects and grades, if you have already studied in your home country

Language certificates for German or English

For degree programs taught in German:

Deutschprüfung TestDaF – Level 4

or an equivalent: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang DSH-2, Deutsches Sprachdiplom der KMK Stufe 2 (DSD II), Prüfungsteil Deutsch der Feststellungsprüfung an Studienkollegs, Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS) or telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule

passport

In addition, if applicable:

Officially certified translations of your documents if they have not been issued in English or German

Bachelor’s degree programs: university entrance examination (if this is required for university admission in your home country)

Applicants from China, Mongolia, Vietnam, India: APS certificate

Certificate of your academic degree and academic transcripts regarding previous studies at a university

In case you have already been studying at a German university: Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung (certificate that you have not finally failed an exam; normally issued by the examinations office of you former university)

Bachelor's or equivalent degree from a foreign university with a subjects and grades overview

Special professional/academic skills in accordance with the program requirements at the University of Koblenz

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

Free

Complexity

Medium
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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 – 14,902 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

650 Euros/semester

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