General information
The MSc in Water Resources Engineering addresses water-related issues in developed and developing countries, with a focus on problems in the latter. The general programme objective is to educate professionals and scientists who contribute effectively to the development and management of water resources on both a local and global scale.
IUPWARE focuses in its academic programme on the provision of knowledge and skills in advanced engineering tools, such as mathematical models and modern data processing techniques, as a basis for:
(a) understanding the basic principles controlling the water quantity and quality in the land and water phase of the hydrological cycle;
(b) optimal allocation of the available water resources, fresh water, drainage water and treated sewage water, between competing users;
(c) design of water works and the definition of appropriate operation and management regulations for water development, conservation, supply, use, and excess management; and (d) spatial and temporal prediction of changes in the quantity and quality of the water resource base as a function of the increasing population pressure and economic development.
The first year curriculum is common for all participants while in the second year, a common base with optional courses. After successful completion of the 2-year study programme, a Master of Water Resources Engineering degree is offered. In the first year of the study programme a review of the basic knowledge is proposed, in order to achieve a common base level between students with different backgrounds. The 1st year is primarily organized at the K.U.Leuven.
Courses
- Advanced mathematics for water engineering
- Statistics for water engineering, Irrigation agronomy
- Aquatic ecology
- Hydraulics
- Surface Hydrology
- Groundwater Hydrology
- Water quality assessment, monitoring and treatment
- Irrigation Agronomy
Workshops: Hydrological data processing; GIS; Hydrological measurements; Remote sensing.
The topics in the second year are intended to broaden the water resources engineering knowledge and to provide a deeper understanding in either Hydrology, Irrigation, Water Quality or Aquatic Ecology depending on the area of specialization. The 2nd year is primarily organized at the V.U.B.
IUPWARE’s objective is the provision of academic training to young engineers and scientists in water resources engineering. The programme places emphasis on imparting knowledge and skills in modern data processing and analysis techniques in combination with the use of mathematical models. Advanced engineering tools are considered to be essential for reaching effective, integrated and sustainable governance of water resources. The development of efficient technical measures, policies and regulations requires a good understanding of the various underlying processes. An action that alters the hydrological cycle at one location and time may affect the water resource system at other locations and times. It is therefore important that engineers and scientists have a good insight into the interactions between human activities, water resources and the environment.
Content
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Venue
Leuven, Belgium
1st year: K.U.Leuven
2nd year: V.U.B.
Application
Click here to apply: http://www.kuleuven.be/application/
Cost:
<p>Up-to-date information about the yearly enrollment/registration fee can be found on the <a href="http://www.vub.ac.be/english/infofor/prospectivestudents/howenroll.html">website</a> of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.</p>
Prerequisites:
Direct access:
Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen, bio-ingenieurswetenschappen, geografie, geologie, biologie, biowetenschappen, industriële wetenschappen.
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file:
Bachelor of Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Geology, Biology, Sciences.
Applicants who already obtained a Master diploma from an EEA university, can be exempted from 60 SP upon a positive advice of the Programme Committee.
Applicants have a good command of spoken and written English. Applicants of non-native speaking English countries should have a TOEFL score on the written test of at least 550; and 213 on the computer based test or an equivalent language test.
Admission Requirements
Direct access:
Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen
Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen
Bachelor in de geografie
Bachelor in de geologie
Bachelor in de biologie
Master in de biowetenschappen
Master in de industriële wetenschappen
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file:
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Bioscience Engineering
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Geography
Bachelor of Geology
Bachelor of Biology
Bachelor of Sciences
Applicants have a good command of spoken and written English. Applicants of non-native speaking English countries should have a TOEFL score on the written test of at least 550; and 213 on the computer based test or an equivalent language test.
Applicants who already obtained a Master diploma from an EEA university, can be exempted from 60 SP upon a positive advice of the Programme Committee.
Application Procedure:
Students applying for admission into the MSc programme in Water Resources Engineering should complete an online application form.
Application Deadlines
March 1 for non-EU students
May 31 for EU-applicants
The application for a VLIR scholarship is done online. The submission of applications for scholarship starts as form 1 November and closes on 1st of February.
Grant Opportunities:
Scholarship grants by VLIR, VUBAROS and others. More information can be found on this link.
The application for a VLIR scholarship is done via: http://www.kuleuven.be/application/instructionsvliricp.html . The submission of applications for scholarship starts as form 1 November and closes on 1st of February.
The conditions for a VLIR-scholarship can be found on http://www.vliruos.be/en/scholarships/
Qualification
Qualification: Master of Science
Credits:
The MSc in Water Resources Engineering addresses water-related issues in developed and developing countries, with a focus on problems in the latter. The general programme objective is to educate professionals and scientists who contribute effectively to the development and management of water resources on both a local and global scale.
IUPWARE focuses in its academic programme on the provision of knowledge and skills in advanced engineering tools, such as mathematical models and modern data processing techniques, as a basis for:
(a) understanding the basic principles controlling the water quantity and quality in the land and water phase of the hydrological cycle;
(b) optimal allocation of the available water resources, fresh water, drainage water and treated sewage water, between competing users;
(c) design of water works and the definition of appropriate operation and management regulations for water development, conservation, supply, use, and excess management; and (d) spatial and temporal prediction of changes in the quantity and quality of the water resource base as a function of the increasing population pressure and economic development.
The first year curriculum is common for all participants while in the second year, a common base with optional courses. After successful completion of the 2-year study programme, a Master of Water Resources Engineering degree is offered. In the first year of the study programme a review of the basic knowledge is proposed, in order to achieve a common base level between students with different backgrounds. The 1st year is primarily organized at the K.U.Leuven.
Courses
- Advanced mathematics for water engineering
- Statistics for water engineering, Irrigation agronomy
- Aquatic ecology
- Hydraulics
- Surface Hydrology
- Groundwater Hydrology
- Water quality assessment, monitoring and treatment
- Irrigation Agronomy
Workshops: Hydrological data processing; GIS; Hydrological measurements; Remote sensing.
The topics in the second year are intended to broaden the water resources engineering knowledge and to provide a deeper understanding in either Hydrology, Irrigation, Water Quality or Aquatic Ecology depending on the area of specialization. The 2nd year is primarily organized at the V.U.B.
Students applying for admission into the MSc programme in Water Resources Engineering should complete an online application form.
Application Deadlines
March 1 for non-EU students
May 31 for EU-applicants
The application for a VLIR scholarship is done online. The submission of applications for scholarship starts as form 1 November and closes on 1st of February.
IUPWARE’s objective is the provision of academic training to young engineers and scientists in water resources engineering. The programme places emphasis on imparting knowledge and skills in modern data processing and analysis techniques in combination with the use of mathematical models. Advanced engineering tools are considered to be essential for reaching effective, integrated and sustainable governance of water resources. The development of efficient technical measures, policies and regulations requires a good understanding of the various underlying processes. An action that alters the hydrological cycle at one location and time may affect the water resource system at other locations and times. It is therefore important that engineers and scientists have a good insight into the interactions between human activities, water resources and the environment.
Direct access:
Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen, bio-ingenieurswetenschappen, geografie, geologie, biologie, biowetenschappen, industriële wetenschappen.
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file:
Bachelor of Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Geology, Biology, Sciences.
Applicants who already obtained a Master diploma from an EEA university, can be exempted from 60 SP upon a positive advice of the Programme Committee.
Applicants have a good command of spoken and written English. Applicants of non-native speaking English countries should have a TOEFL score on the written test of at least 550; and 213 on the computer based test or an equivalent language test.
Admission Requirements
Direct access:
Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen
Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen
Bachelor in de geografie
Bachelor in de geologie
Bachelor in de biologie
Master in de biowetenschappen
Master in de industriële wetenschappen
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file:
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Bioscience Engineering
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Geography
Bachelor of Geology
Bachelor of Biology
Bachelor of Sciences
Applicants have a good command of spoken and written English. Applicants of non-native speaking English countries should have a TOEFL score on the written test of at least 550; and 213 on the computer based test or an equivalent language test.
Applicants who already obtained a Master diploma from an EEA university, can be exempted from 60 SP upon a positive advice of the Programme Committee.
