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About Water Technology Master Of Engineering in SRH Hochschule Heidelberg

Water Technology Sustainable water technology - our goal for the future

Water technology is one of the core areas of environmental technology and therefore plays a key role in our future. Pollution, climate change and the growing world population are causing increasing water management challenges such as water supply. The importance of water as a vital resource and industrial raw material is becoming increasingly important, as is wastewater treatment. The master's program in “Water Technology” includes these topics, but also combating climate change, taking flood protection, technologies such as seawater desalination and other aspects such as sustainability and energy into account. The topics range from "resource-saving sewerage in developing countries", "clarification of industrial waste water" to "water as an energy source".

Contents, goals and course of study

Sustainable water technology - our goal for the future!

In the master's program "Water Technology" you will get to know the global field of water technology and develop solutions for various environmental problems. Another focus is on water management and process simulation of water management issues. You will learn about the relevant laws and develop your intercultural competence.

Master “Water Technology” with included internship (120 CPs)

You can choose the master's program with an integrated internship after the first year of study.

Master “Water Technology” with preliminary course (120 CPs)

Graduates from non-technical degree programs must start with a preparatory seminar. You must pass this in order to be admitted to the regular master's program. The duration of a preparatory seminar is one semester.

Career, prospects

Study & work

In parallel to your studies, you can work up to 20 hours a week.

Elective

In the elective subject "Operations Management" you work together with a company of your choice and can gain practical experience. In addition, you may have the opportunity to write your master's thesis in the same company.

internship

If students with an engineering background are interested in an internship, they can complete an internship after the first year of study with an extension of the study period to 2 years and 120 CP.

Sustainable water technology - our goal for the future!

After completing the master's degree, you will be able to take on responsible engineering and management tasks in the global field of water technology. With focus subjects in the areas of water quality, water and wastewater treatment as well as process simulation and water management, students are prepared for their work as engineers in a globalized world. Because water is a key issue all over the world.

Your flexible professional profile in the field of water technology is rounded off by good language skills as well as intercultural competence and ability to perform management tasks.

Due to your international qualification in the field of water technology, you have the opportunity to work both with internationally active German water suppliers, as well as with international companies in the water industry and research institutions in this area. Successful completion of the master's degree entitles you to study for a doctorate.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Recognized bachelor's degree (180 ECTS)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :     (academic) 6.5
• TOEFL    :      80 ibt 

Heidelberg University Highlights

Heidelberg University verage Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Heidelberg University charges its international students from non-EU/EEA countries a tuition fee of EUR 1,500 per semester since the winter semester 2017/18.

The table above shows the estimated cost of attendance for international students (non-EU/EEA) studying at Heidelberg University. In some special cases, candidates may apply for exemption from the tuition fee.

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