Program Overview

Hydrobiology - Water Quality Management, MSc

Faculty and Academic Discipline

• Faculty: Science and Technology
• Academic discipline: Natural Sciences

Qualification and Starting Date

• Qualification: Hydrobiologist
• Starting date: September

Language and Academic Requirements

• Language requirements: English language proficiency (TOEFL 547 / IELTS 6.0 / oral examination)
• Academic requirements: Relevant bachelor’s degree

Duration, ECTS, and Tuition Fee

• Duration: 4 semesters
• ECTS: 120
• Tuition fee: 7,500 USD/year
• Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Short Description

The Water Management, MSc course develops knowledge and understanding in physical, chemical, and ecological aspects of water science in temperate, tropical, and semi-arid zones. It provides a foundation in basic processes in each key subject area, as well as in interactions throughout the hydrological cycle, the various hydrological processes and functions, and the impact these have on health.

Lecture, Seminar, and Practice

• Lecture, seminar: 58%
• Practice: 42%

Main Subjects

• General Hydrobiology
• Mathematical Methods in Hydrobiology
• Hydrology and Geography
• Applied Hydrobiology
• Water Chemistry
• Running Water Ecology
• Standing Water Ecology
• Wetland Ecology
• Water Management
• Aquatic Toxicology
• Paleo Hydrobiology
• Water Quality Monitoring
• European Water
• Nature Conservation
• Field practice
• Thesis

Internship and Career Prospects

• Internship: Students should complete a 6-week field practice.
• Career prospects: Graduates can choose from a wide range of positions in organizations such as consultancy firms, governmental organizations, water research institutes, non-governmental organizations, or international development organizations.