Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Urban Water Engineering (Professional) provides students with the integrated knowledge and skills required to grasp the whole urban water cycle and the linkages between its different aspects. This program is designed to develop technical expertise through advanced and master's level courses, and provides the opportunity to select electives to complement the discipline.

Program Highlights

• The Master of Urban Water Engineering (Professional) is accredited by Engineers Australia.
• Gain skills required to solve complex engineering challenges in a changing world.
• Ranked 5 in the world for environmental science and engineering (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024).

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Work placements
• Research experience
• Laboratory work

What You'll Study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Drinking Water Supply: Source, Treatment and Distribution
• Sewer Networks - Design, Operation and Maintenance See courses and program structure for more details.

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Wastewater treatment engineer
• Consultant/facilitator
• Researcher
• Urban engineer

Professional Memberships

When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations:

• Engineers Australia

Program Accreditation

The Master of Urban Water Engineering (Professional) is accredited by:

• Engineers Australia

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• A 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, or
• A 4-year bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content, or
• To have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Urban Water Engineering (Professional). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant Disciplines for Previous Qualifications

Relevant disciplines include:

• Chemical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Groundwater science and engineering
• Hydrology and water resources engineering
• Hydropower engineering
• Water conservancy engineering
• Water science and engineering
• Water supply and drainage (science) engineering

GPA Equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

English Language Requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ:

• TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
• PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
• BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
• CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. Note: OET is not accepted.

Inherent Requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Student Visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Urban Water Engineering (Professional) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

• $9,540 (2026)
• AUD $58,056 (2026)

Government Assistance

Financial Aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Master of Urban Water Engineering (Professional) are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Centrelink Support

The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships.

How to Apply

Applying Online

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you. The program code for the Master of Urban Water Engineering (Professional) is 5748.

Important Dates

The closing date for this program is:

• To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
• To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.