Sustainable Water Management and Engineering (M.Eng.)

After graduations, you will be able to

• identify and analyze current and future challenges in water management, 
• develop appropriate solutions and
• implement and evaluate them in interdisciplinary teams.

In addition, you benefit from

• a unique Master's degree at the interface of technology and management
• a perfect interdisciplinary toolbox of knowledge and skills of engineering and business know-how
• development of your intercultural competence
• excellent career perspectives

After graduation, you have excellent career opportunities for leading positions in the water sector, both in Germany and abroad, e.g.

• Management tasks in research and construction in the field of water management
• Leading positions in industry, public authorities, and medium-sized companies
• Development or research engineer for nature conservation and environmental protection
• Planning and consulting work in specialized engineering offices
• Activity as an expert and appraiser

The first and second semester of this Master's program contain ten  mandatory modules plus one elective (in total 60 ECTS):

Mandatory modules:

• Sustainability Management
• International Water and Risk Management
• Water and Society
• International Water Resources Management
• Advanced Water Treatment
• Wastewater Discharge and Sewer Network with Structures
• Water Quality and Water Cycle
• Smart Water
• R&D or Industrial Project
• New Technologies in the Water Sector

Electives:

• Project Simulation
• Agile, Traditional and Hybrid Methods in International Project Management
• Intercultural Communication
• International Human Resource Management
• Energy Efficiency in Water Management Systems
• German language A2
• German language B1

Master thesis and internship

The 3rd semester is dedicated to an internship in a company or at the University and a practical Master's Thesis (30 ECTS). The thesis should be written during the internship and should cover a current topic of the company. The topic selection should prior be discussed and decided with the supervising professor.

The Master’s program is based on a hands-on, interdisciplinary concept. Current topics like sustainability, water risk management and water resource management are interconnected with classic technologies such as water treatment, sewage disposal and water circulation. Above all, the three dimensions of sustainability are considered: the economic efficiency, social responsibility and ecological compatibility.

Theory and hands-on training are closely connected, e.g. in group projects at partner companies. Study excursions to pioneering water management facilities or to innovative tech companies as well as discussions with experts from research and industry form an important part of the Master’s program.

For an admission in this Master's program, you need to fulfill the following admission criteria:

• First degree from a recognized university with at least 210 credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) or an equivalent degree in engineering or natural sciences providing sufficient knowledge in environmental engineering, water technology and chemistry; minimum grade 2,5 according to the German grading system
• Sufficient knowledge in environmental engineering, water technology and chemistry means at least 5 credits (or their equivalent) were achieved in each of these areas

• Applicants with less than 210 credits (ECTS) will be accepted but have to gain the missing credits by either

  • doing an internship (at least 20 weeks) as long as no internship was done during the Bachelor’s degree.

  • Attending appropriate modules at Hof University (for applicants who already did an internship). For both alternatives, please calculate a fourth (extra) semester.

• Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL with a minimum score of 90 or IELTS 6.5 or above or other equivalent language certificate from a recognized institution, not older than three years)

• Proof of basic German language skills for applicants from abroad (Certificate for minimum level A1 according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR))

All applications must be submitted via our online application portal PRIMUSS. 

If you acquired your university entrance certificate abroad, uni-assist must assess the certificate before you can send it to Hof University. We advise you to send your documents to uni-assist at least 4 weeks before the application deadline at Hof University.

Application period for winter semester:

• for EU applicants: May 1 – July 15
• for non-EU applicants: April 15 - May 31

Application period for summer semester

• for EU applicants: November 15 – January 15
• for non-EU applicants: November 5- November 30
   

Start of study: 15th of March for the summer semester, 1st of October for the winter semester

An admission committee intensively scrutinizes all applications and decides about final admission. Admission letters will be issued in June for winter intake and December for summer semester intake.

If you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact admission@hof-university.de.