Course of study and modules

Module

All course and sections of TWM are divided into nine Modules:

1. Basic Water Ecology (Hydroclimatology, Hydrogeology, Hydraulics)
2. Applied Water Ecology (Ecology, Aquatic Organisms, Water-borne Diseases, Field Trips)
3. Water Engineering (Facility Design, WWT, Flood Management, Governance)
4. Water Basin Management (River and Ecosystem Management, IWRM, Modelling)
5. Sustainability and Wetlands (Ecological Concepts, Biodiversity)
6. Social Environmental Sciences (Economics, Social Sciences, Philosophy)
7. Internship (Project Water Management)
8. Elective-compulsory Optional Courses (Ecology, (Socio-)Economy, Microbiology, Modelling, Sustainable Development, Statistics...)
9. Master Thesis

For an overview of individual courses, see the Course overview. Details on individual courses are provided with the Module Handbook (for both documents go to Downloads).

Examinations/ECTS-Credits

120 ECTS, from that
Phase 1 with 60 ECTS
Phase 2 and 3 with each 30 ECTS.

More information on curriculum

Modul handbook
Examination regulation

Admission requirements

Dutch and German applicants

According to the Equivalence Treaty from 1983 between the Netherlands and Germany, Dutch and German student applicants follow the same application procedure. Dutch and German applicants are fully eligible if they fulfil the following requirements:

- a University degree (B.Sc., M.Sc., Diploma, State Examination ["Staatsexamen"]) in Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Water Sciences, Landscape Ecology, Civil Engineering, Water Management, Land Management

Students holding any of the following degrees are eligible, but may need to attend extra courses prior to TWM based on a interview:

- a degree from a University of Professional Education (e.g. B.Sc., M.Sc., "Fachhochschul-Diplom", HBO diploma) in Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Water Sciences, Landscape Ecology, Civil Engineering, Water Management, Land Management

Applicants who do not meet the requirements can issue an admission request to one of the Contact persons at UDE or RU.

If you wish to start in September (winter term), please contact the student advisor for the master Biology at RU. Please note that non-European applicants are charged an application fee of € 75 at RU (Study Fees).

If you wish to start in April (summer term), please send your Application form (available in the download section) to Mrs. Heike Todenhöfer at the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Non-European applicants

As a Non-European student application for the summer semester 2021 is only possible at the international office.

Non-German and non-Dutch applicants

If you wish to start in April (summer term), please send your Application form (available in the download section) to Mrs. Heike Todenhöferat the University of Duisburg-Essen.

If you wish to start in September (winter term), please contact the student advisor for the master Biology at RU.

In addition, the following documents must be provided:

• statement of motivation for studying TWM (maximum length: two pages);
• certificates of the relevant (eligible) academic degree (copy); an English translation prepared by an officially-registered translator will be necessary in case the certificate is not in English, German or Dutch language;
• copies of all transcripts or other academic records that give proof of the undergraduate studies including credits and grades achieved in each single subject; an English translation prepared by an officially-registered translator will be necessary in case the certificate is not in English, German or Dutch language;
• two photographs;
• copy of the passport;
• copy of English language proficiency certificate(s) (see >Language skills);
• a CV (European format)

Send your application form and all required documents to one of  the following addresses.

To start the summer term at the University of Duisburg-Essen:
Universität Duisburg-Essen
ZWU - Mrs. Heike Todenhöfer
Universitätsstr. 2
45141 Essen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 201 183-3523

To start the winter term at Radboud University Nijmegen:
Central Students’ Office
Radboud University Nijmegen
Dienst Studentenzaken
P.O. Box 9102
6500 HC Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0) 24 361 2345

Admission

Special admission requirements

As an international study program, TWM is exclusively taught in English language. Therefore, applicants are required to submit a proof of their English language skills, together with their application. The language requirements are to be found at the online application website.

(IELTS 6.5 overall band score, TOEFL > 90 internet based or > 575 paper based, CAE or CPE mark C or higher)

Examination board

Prof. Dr. Daniel Hering
S05 T03 B15, Tel.: 0201/183-3084
daniel.hering@uni-due.de
consulting hours: on appointment

Language requirements

English language skills.

Basics of the dutch or german language desirable.

The language requirements are to be found at the online application website.

Internships during study

Projekt phases in 3rd (and 4rd semester with master´s thesis)

Costs

Tuition and administration fees are charged at both universities. These are subject to legal and administrative regulations and may change. Information on current fees will be provided by your contact persons.

Obligatory

yes

Internship Period

12 weeks

Recommendations

3. semester

Content

Why an Internship? The Goals

TWM aims at educating the future water managers. To achieve this goal, practical education and application of the knowledge, tools and methods is required. The Internship will help you identify water-related challenges and tasks and train you to identify appropriate solutions, together with practitioners.

What is an Internship? The Content

Any water management-related topic is eligible. The ideal TWM internship is a well-defined and independent task, developed by the student in cooperation with his/her supervisor at an external water management institution/authority. This set-up facilitates the elaboration of the internship report, which also constitutes an exercise for the final Master Thesis.

Where can I do Internships? The Location

The clear recommendation regarding the location of your Internship is: be practical! You should look for a water board, NGO, private enterprise, governmental institution, international or other authority that is dealing with practical water and water resources management. Any location is eligible, as long as TWM quality standards are being met.

Find more about the Internship here (TWM Guidance).

ECTS-Credits

16 credit points

Faculty

Fakultät für Biologie Campus Essen
Zentrum für Wasser- und Umweltforschung (ZWU) Campus Essen
Webauftritt des Programms

Programme-specific advisors (teaching staff)

Prof. Dr. Daniel Hering
S05 T03 B15, Tel.: 0201/183-3084
daniel.hering@uni-due.de
consulting hours: Do 9.00 - 11.00

Heike Todenhöfer
ZWU- Centre for water and environmental research
S03 S00 A37
Phone: 0201/183-3523
twm@uni-due.de
heike.todenhoefer@uni-due.de
consulting hours: Mo-Fr 13.00 - 15.00 (or by appointment)