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Sustainable development in all areas of water resources management, water supply, waste water treatment and solid waste management is of great importance for present-day and succeeding generations. Engineers and natural scientists in water resources and environmental management are qualified to search for responses to worldwide problems of increasing water scarcity, flood risks and environmental pollution. Graduates work together with colleagues in several special fields. The job is multidisciplinary, interesting and globally needed.


What is WATENV?

WATENV is a research oriented international Master of Science Programme hosted at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodetic Sciences, Leibniz University of Hanover, Germany. Students obtain interdisciplinary knowledge and key qualifications in the fields of water engineering and sustainable water resources management. Graduates are prepared to take responsible positions e.g. in research and higher environmental administration. Quality and availability of water are more and more threatened by societal and environmental change. There is a growing demand for experts in water related subjects, which offers great job opportunities worldwide.

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    Taking a break in the park "Welfengarten", which is behind the university's main building ©FBG/C.Bierwagen

What do I learn during the studies?

Master programme

In the first semester students obtain knowledge of basics in natural sciences, environmental hydraulics, hydrology and water resources management. Afterwards one of the two special fields, Water Resources Management or Sanitary Engineering, has to be elected for the second and third semester. These scientific courses are accompanied by courses, which aim at the development and improvement of soft skills required for successful scientific work. In the fourth semester students complete the master's thesis under supervision.

Course of Studies: Research oriented, interdisciplinary Master of Science (M.Sc.) 

Language: English

Duration: 2 years (1.5 years in-class, 0.5 years Master's thesis)

Final Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Specialization: Major possible in either Water Resources Management or Sanitary Engineering

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Which job opportunities do I have?

Graduates work in various fields of engineering and natural sciences. With a strong background in research, they are prepared to take over leading positions in universities, research agencies and national and international organizations. Graduates are also engaged in consulting companies for planning and maintenance of water resources facilities and administrative agencies for water resources management. Worldwide growing water problems offer a wide range of job opportunities in the present and in the future.

Why should I choose Hanover?

How do I apply?

Interested in taking part in the M.Sc. programme of Water Resources and Environmental Management? Find out more about the specific admission requirements, the application procedure and possibilities for scholarships.

Admission Requirements, Documents for submission and more

Application deadline

01.06.2025 - 15.07.2025

WiSe 2024/2025

Application deadline

01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025

WiSe 2024/2025

Different deadlines

Scholarships available!

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Please note that the online portal of the university opens only during the application period from 01.06.-15.07. for German/EU applicants and from 01.12. to 15.01. for Non-EU applicants for the following Winter Semester WiSe (studies start in October).

Applications for scholarships have to be sent directly to the WATENV office (watenv@iww.uni-hannover.de).

YOUR CONTACT FOR THE MASTER WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

WATENV Office

Pia Bähr
Address
Appelstraße 9a
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
704
Address
Appelstraße 9a
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
704
Consultation hours

You can reach the WATENV Office from Monday to Friday via e-mail from 8:00 - 12:00. Open consultations can take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 - 12:00. In that case, please write an e-mail to watenv@iww.uni-hannover.de beforehand in order to get a time and date for the consultation with Ms. Bähr.