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The most important changes are summarised in this information document. The new examination regulations apply to all students; current students will automatically be transferred to the new regulations. Once published, the new examination regulations will be linked on this page. Send your questions with the subject "FAQ PO'25" to studiendekanat@fbg.uni-hannover.de. The answers will continually be updated in the information document.
Semester Planning
Students should be aware that the academic year at Leibniz Universität Hannover is divided into two terms/semesters. Each term or semester consists of a teaching period which is then followed by examinations.
This M.Sc. programme is built up of modules and each module contains different lectures. There are different types of modules: compulsory, mandatory elective and elective (depending on major modules, plus the elective) module and Studium Generale.
Students can choose to specialise either in Water Resources Management (WRM) or in Sanitary Engineering (SAN), which implies a set of specific modules in the two fields.
The handbook of modules contains all relevant information to organise your degree programme, including detailed module descriptions.
Examination
Here you can find the semester, registration and exam dates. Please note the different registration deadlines of the two examination periods A and B. You can register for exams of your study programme's current module offer via the online registration period: https://qis.verwaltung.uni-hannover.de/
The registration for a Project or Master Thesis is subject to certain conditions, which are regulated by the examination regulations. You can find the registration forms here and the examination regulations under STUDY REGULATIONS.
To apply for an examination outside of the range of courses as per §12 Sec. 3 of the Examination Regulations for Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, you have to use the "Studium Generale" form.
Important notice for thesis registration: In case you have not found a supervisor for your thesis/reasearch yet, please submit the form "Student Thesis Request", which can also be found under the "Examination" grid.
Study Regulations
The examination regulations (PO) state structure and content of the M.Sc. programme and are legally binding. They define requirements for examinations and their procedure, and specify modules in which examination and study achievements are to be performed, as well as the type and possible repetitions of examinations.
Qualification objectives
The Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (M.Sc.) programme is an accredited programme. Leibniz University Hannover continuously ensures the high quality of its programmes through the Leibniz Quality in Teaching programme (LQL programme). This guarantees that students can achieve the following qualification objectives:
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Tasks and requirements
Water Resources and Environmental Engineering deals with the research-based (further) development of engineering, process and information technology solutions in the field of sustainable environmental and water resource management. Technical requirements include the interdisciplinary analysis, development and optimisation of engineering concepts for sustainable water management and environmental protection. Particular attention is paid to global and local problems such as environmental pollution and water scarcity and flood risks exacerbated by climate change.
Students choose one of three specialisations:
- Water Resources Management
- Sanitary Engineering
- Resources and Environment (double degree)
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Main qualification objectives
Graduates of the Master's programme in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering at Leibniz University Hannover have in-depth knowledge in the fields of hydrology, water management, water resources and sustainable environmental practices. They are able to
- identify, analyse and model complex water and environmental issues and generate technical solutions,
- design, dimension, plan and implement technical facilities in water management and environmental protection, integrating technical, functional, social, ecological and economic perspectives,
- assess and optimise the functionality and safety of hydraulic engineering and environmental technology facilities and evaluate aspects of sustainability and economics,
- perform tasks in the areas of environmental management, technical environmental protection, water management and environmental administration competently and independently.
- moderate interdisciplinary work contexts in a goal-oriented manner and lead technical projects; communicate technical issues and work results in a manner appropriate to the target audience.
- develop research-based innovative concepts in sustainable environmental and water resource management, particularly against the backdrop of global problems.
- generate research questions in the field of water resource management and environmental engineering and pursue them according to scientific standards.
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Graduates possess also the following skills:
- social and communication skills for working in intercultural and transdisciplinary teams,
- and an awareness of ethical and sustainable aspects of water management in order to promote environmentally and socially compatible solutions.
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