Integrated Water Resources Management ( Joint Exchange Programme, Focus on Middle East and Northern Africa) Integrated Water Resources Management MENA Region
Technische Hochschule Köln (University of Applied Sciences)
Program Overview
The Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) MSc programme focuses on water resources management in the context of water scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Within the MSc, IWRM students get acquainted with water management related topics from an interdisciplinary perspective. They acquire the knowledge to learn different water-related disciplines and subjects such as water security, hydrology, water infrastructure, urban water management, watershed management, flood and drought risk management, water system analysis, water governance, social-economical aspects and others. The programme trains participants in practices of project funding and international cooperation. Students get the chance to put their learned knowledge in action during three project modules. Up-to-date concepts and solutions are presented during field visits to relevant projects, institutions, and conferences. Throughout their studies, participants receive first-hand support from high-level professionals and entrepreneurs from the MENA region and German water sectors. The social component is equally important and aims at equipping participants with the communicative, intercultural, and managerial skills necessary to take up leadership positions in the water sector and to work effectively within the framework of international cooperation. The Master’s thesis is completed within the framework of a water-related research project of the Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems, the German Jordanian University (GJU), or with a partner institution from the MENA region.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €100,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Certified proficiency in English – TOEFL iBT 79 points, IELTS (International English Language Testing System, UK), Band 6 in the academic or indicator version, or Cambridge First (FCE) certificate The English proficiency test should not be older than five years. Foreign applicants applying for a DAAD scholarship: Basic German language skills are recommended.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
For admission to the Master's programme IWRM MENA, applicants are required to have successfully completed studies in the field of engineering or natural science (at least a Bachelor's or comparable degree). The following fields of study are eligible: engineering sciences, natural sciences, architecture, agriculture sciences, social sciences, life sciences, and earth sciences. There is a set of minimum requirements that applicants have to fulfil: Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of 3.0 (according to the German system) Proof of a relation to the management of water resources through the previous studies of minimum 15 ECTS Proof of English proficiency (see language requirements) The following application documents are required: Letter of motivation (one page in English) Curriculum vitae (in tabular form) Scientific research proposal for the Master's thesis focusing on a case study from the MENA region (two pages in English) Certified copies of academic certificates: Certified copy of school leaving certificate All university end-of-year exam certificates (with individual grades) University diploma or degree certificate indicating the final grade(s) Please note that application requirements may change. You will find the current application requirements in the “How to Apply” section of your degree programme as soon as the application deadlines for the semester for which you wish to apply have been published.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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