International Master of Science in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (WATENV) Leibniz University Hannover

English

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 in demand worldwide.

WATENV is a research-oriented Master of Science programme, which gives international students the opportunity to qualify for demanding positions in water resources and environmental management. The education is therefore interdisciplinary, with optional specialisation in Water Resources Management, Sanitary Engineering or Resources and Environment (double degree).

Start: October

Programme duration:

• Major A + B: four semesters
• Major C (double degree): six semesters

Non-EU applicants: 15 January for the following winter semester (30 September for DAAD scholarships)

EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

In the first semester, students obtain knowledge of basics in water resources management, hydrology, natural sciences, and environmental hydraulics.

Major A + B:

Subsequently, one of the two special fields, Water Resources Management or Sanitary Engineering, is chosen for the second and third semesters. Courses will be held on the topics of hydrology & water resources management, sanitary engineering, natural sciences, environmental hydraulics, ecology, solid waste management, water supply, industrial water management, hydraulic engineering, flow & transport processes, coastal management, environmental economics and informatics, amongst others. These scientific courses are accompanied by courses aiming at the development and improvement of soft skills required for successful scientific work. Additionally, German language courses will be offered.

In the fourth semester, students complete their Master's thesis under supervision.

Major C (double degree)

The double degree programme brings together the strengths in research and teaching of Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) and Tsinghua University as well as its spin-off in Shenzhen, the Shenzhen International Graduate School, in a unique way. The standard course duration is three years. Each year, 15 students start in Hannover and 15 more students at Tsinghua University in Shenzhen. If you are enrolled through Leibniz University, you will spend your first year in Hannover, where you will mainly concentrate on mandatory modules. In the second year, you will transfer to Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, where you will initially take modules. A practical phase offers you insights into the world of work in China. You will write a Master's thesis at each of the two universities.

More information is available at: http://www.watenv.de.

Double degree option (Major C): Students of the double degree programme will study at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School in their second year and write a Master's thesis at each of the two universities in their third year.

Double degree option (Major C): A practical phase offers you insights into the world of work in China.

No tuition fees

Approx. 400 EUR semester fee ("Semesterbeitrag")
The semester fee includes the following:

• Contribution to the "Studentenwerk Hannover" (student services organisation)
• Contribution to the student government (Student Union, AStA)
• Semester ticket
• Contribution to administrative costs for the Federal State of Lower Saxony

http://go.lu-h.de/study-costs

Compared with other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is quite reasonable. The prices for food, accommodation, clothing, cultural events, etc. are basically in line with the EU average. You will need around 850 EUR a month to cover your living expenses. The largest expense will be your monthly rent. In Hannover, the rent amounts to between 300 and 500 EUR per month.

Cost of studying at Leibniz University Hannover:
http://go.lu-h.de/study-costs

General information on the cost of studying in Germany:
https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/living-in-germany/finances/

Students must hold a Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the WATENV Master's programme, e.g., civil engineering, environmental sciences, natural sciences or geosciences. Basic knowledge in mathematics and water sciences (hydrology, hydraulics, sanitary engineering) is required.

https://www.fbg.uni-hannover.de/de/studium/studienangebot-der-fakultaet/water-resources-and-environmental-management-watenv/applications/

Courses and examinations are held in English. Applicants with a native language other than English must provide evidence of an adequate working knowledge of English (CEFR C1) via an internationally recognised certificate.

Non-EU applicants: 15 January for the following winter semester (30 September for DAAD scholarships)

EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

Although tuition fees no longer exist in Lower Saxony, costs are indeed incurred at university, such as the semester fee, accommodation and living costs, and costs for learning materials. You will find possibilities to help you finance your studies here:
www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/finanzierung-foerderung

Deutschlandstipendium:
go.lu-h.de/deutschlandstipendium

Niedersachsenstipendium:
go.lu-h.de/niedersachsenstipendium

There are many job opportunities for students on campus (in the different departments, the central administration, etc.) and off campus. About two-thirds of our students work at part-time jobs while pursuing their studies.

Internal job postings:
https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/universitaet/stellenangebote-arbeit-an-der-uni/jobboerse

Student jobs outside of the university:
jobbico Uni Hannover

Links on housing in Hannover (including a video about housing in Hannover for international students)

Career Service of Leibniz University Hannover: https://www.zqs.uni-hannover.de/en/kc/career-service