Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM)

Tuition fees are 3,000 EUR per year; applications close 15 Feb.

The Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM) programme at the University of Stuttgart addresses the growing global pressure on water resources and the need for qualified engineers and scientists who can work within environmental and social constraints. The curriculum covers four main topic areas: Groundwater Resources Management and Geohydrology, Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Management, Sanitary Engineering and Water Quality Management, and Stochastic Simulation and Safety Research for Hydrosystems. The programme runs over four semesters, beginning in the winter semester. Three semesters are devoted to in-class teaching, with the fourth dedicated to research and thesis work. Modules combine lectures, tutorials, and seminars with practical work and excursions. Excursions include visits to hydropower plants, pumping stations, river management sites, and water resources locations in Germany and neighbouring countries. Research facilities associated with the programme include a hydraulic laboratory with a floor area of 1,600 m², a facility for subsurface remediation, and a teaching and research sewage treatment plant. The programme maintains cooperation with national and international companies and research institutes. Students must complete mandatory modules, key qualification subjects or German language courses, selectable mandatory modules, and elective modules before beginning the master's thesis. The programme is offered at the University of Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.