Program Overview

Hydrology Program Overview

The Hydrology program at VU Amsterdam is designed to address global water challenges and find sustainable solutions. As a Master's student of Hydrology, you will dive into the hydrological cycle and its impact on society.

Program Description

The program offers an interdisciplinary perspective, a personal teaching style, and a hands-on, international, and real-world approach. You will gain skills that allow understanding the processes driving the water cycle and enable you to address risks related to water quantity (such as floods and droughts) and water quality (such as pollution).

Program Details

• The program is taught in English.
• The program duration is 2 years.
• The program is full-time.

Admission Criteria

• Admission is possible with an hbo degree.
• For more information on admission criteria, please refer to the program's admission requirements.

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of hydrology, including:

• Understanding the hydrological cycle and its impact on society.
• Addressing risks related to water quantity and water quality.
• Gaining skills in understanding the processes driving the water cycle.

Research Areas

The program focuses on global water challenges, including:

• Water scarcity and conflict.
• Sustainable water management.
• Hydrological processes and their impact on society.

Student Testimonials

• "A lot of places around the world could use some hydrologists... especially Dutch-educated hydrologists, since we've been doing it for so long over here." - Leonie Hemelrijk, current Hydrology student.
• Dana Scheffler, a student from the United States, shares her experience studying Hydrology at VU Amsterdam.