Water Science and Engineering
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology · Karlsruhe, Germany
Closing soon
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Application deadline
30 Nov 2026
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Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
Tuition varies
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in one of the following: engineering (civil or environmental engineering, chemical or biological engineering, mechanical engineering) science (geoecology, environmental sciences, geosciences) a related topic (degree programme with a minimum regular duration of three years and a scope of 180 ECTS points) With a transcript of records, applicants need to demonstrate that they have at least 12 ECTS points each in the following: higher mathematics fundamental science or engineering…full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 IELTS Academic: 6.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 30 November The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 June
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- €3,402
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €400
- Living costs (12 months)
- €13,200
- First year, about
- €17,002
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
This advanced modular degree programme offers an interdisciplinary, research-oriented education at the interface between water-related engineering and natural sciences. This includes an efficient use of limited water resources, implementing increasing requirements for the protection of water bodies, handling of hydro-meteorological extreme events, and mitigating the impacts of global change on the water cycle and related material cycles.
- How it is organised
- The Master's programme in Water Science & Engineering comprises a total of 120 credit points (CP) across the following subjects: Profile Studies (51 CP) Advanced Fundament Specialisation Cross-Cutting Methods & Competencies (12 CP) Supplementaries (12 CP) Study Project (15 CP) Master's Thesis (30…
- Part-time work
- Students can work part-time during their studies. At KIT, there are various positions available as student assistants – see https://www.careerservice.kit.edu/en/.
- Support for international students
- https://www.intl.kit.edu/istudies/15479.php The International Students' Office offers advice and support to all international students. KIT also has a Welcome Hub for Internationals.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Karlsruhe
A planned city built as a fan around a palace, with an Excellence University, the highest courts and a media-art centre.
Karlsruhe has about 309,000 residents and is the third-largest city in Baden-Württemberg. It was drawn on a drawing board in 1715: 32 streets run out from the palace like the ribs of a fan, which is why people call it the Fächerstadt.
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