EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDE 2020 - MSC PROGRAMMES PHD PROGRAMME ONLINE & SHORT COURSES - IHE DELFT
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MSc Programmes
PhD Programme
Online & Short Courses
Education and
Training Guide 2020
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10 Reasons
to Study at IHE Delft
1. More than 60 years of experience in graduate water education
2. Close ties to the UN system
3. Fully accredited programmes
4. Gateway to Dutch water know-how
5. Learner-centred, active learning MEET OUR STUDENTS
6. Personal guidance and mentoring
7. Internationally renowned lecturers and professors
8. A truly international environment
9. Live and study in a vibrant city in the heart of Europe
10. Increase career prospects and become part of the largest
global water alumni network
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Graduate education
at IHE Delft is science-
based and highly
relevant for those
interested in water
and development.
WELCOME TO IHE DELFT
The theme of UN World Water Day 2020 is Water and Climate. Water is the primary medium
through which we will feel the effects of climate change. Water availability is becoming less
predictable in many places and increased incidences of flooding threaten lives and livelihoods,
destroy sanitation facilities and contaminate water sources. In some regions, droughts are
exacerbating water scarcity and thereby negatively impacting people’s health and productivity.
Today more than 2 billion people live in countries experiencing high water stress. The situation
will likely worsen as populations and the demand for water grow and as the effects of climate
change intensify. The UN Convention to Combat Desertification states that with the existing
climate change scenario, by 2030, water scarcity in some arid and semi-arid places will
displace between 24 million and 700 million people.
As a member of both the UN and UNESCO Water Family, the role of IHE Delft in helping to
mitigate the effects of climate change is increasingly vital in educating water professionals
throughout the world, to contribute to solutions to these global water problems.
When we meet alumni, following their studies at IHE Delft, they often use the word
'transformation' when describing the impact of their experience at our Institute. They mean
much more than improving their career prospects or chance of promotion. The international
environment that the Institute provides, learning from peer students, the world-class academic
staff and the vibrant nature of IHE Delft, all make it an unforgettable, positive experience.
In addition to its wide range of programmes and specialisations, IHE Delft provides its
education in many formats to cater to the diverse needs of our students: full-time, Delft
based Master's courses; joint or double degrees, spending time in different countries; short
courses for those with limited time and specialised needs; online to fit in with work and life
commitments. Tailor made training courses are designed for the specific requirements of a
group and run in Delft or in the participants' country, to suit their requirements.
Since its establishment in 1957, the Institute has educated over 23,000 scientists, engineers
and decision-makers from more than 190 countries. Many alumni reach senior positions in
their home countries and become nationally and internationally recognised experts.
We invite you to come and join us in the urgent quest to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable
Development Goals. If helping to solve global water challenges excites you, come and join our
dynamic, international community at IHE Delft and together we can work towards a better,
safer and more sustainable 2030 and beyond.
Professor Eddy Moors, Rector
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IHE Delft is located in the historical centre of Delft, a city
of great charm characterized by ancient canals, beautifully
kept monuments and historic squares. It is also a young,
vibrant city with a large student population and an ideal
starting point to explore the Netherlands and Europe.
Delft, Netherlands,
Europe
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Water has A HOME IN THE THE INSTITUTE’S
always played HEART OF EUROPE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
an important Delft is known for its historic town centre with • Modern teaching and research laboratories
canals, Delft Blue pottery, painter Johannes in the field/treatment of: wastewater;
role in both the Vermeer and scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek faecal sludge; drinking water; process
Netherlands’ and and its association with the royal House of technology; aquatic ecology; analytical
Orange-Nassau. laboratories, including molecular- and
Delft’s history.
Iceland
microbiology, equipped with state of the art
Since Delft is a university city, there are plenty instrumentation;
of cultural events to be enjoyed throughout the • A library with online connections to
year, as well as museums and theatres. There is national and international resource centres,
also an abundance of cafés and restaurants, and a reading room containing many Finland
catering to every taste and making time spent international journals and magazines;
away from your studies an experience in itself. • Modernised classrooms and
multifunctional lecture theatres;
Water has always played an important role in • A fully equipped auditorium seating 300
both the Netherlands’ and Delft’s history and andSweden
a videoconferencing studio;
continues to do so today. Therefore, it is no • Notebooks for all participants and
surprise that many science and technology extensive computing facilities;
organizations related to water have chosen Delft Norway
• Flexible and group work-spaces;
as their home base. IHE Delft maintains close • A restaurant offering a wide variety of
working relationships with various Delft-based meals and snacks;
research and education institutes, such as the • Social and cultural activities, sports
Delft University of Technology, Deltares and the facilities and events;
Delfland Water Board. • International student health and
counselling services;
Delft is well connected to the Dutch public • An in-house prayer and meditation room.
transport system, making The Hague, Rotterdam,
Schiphol International Airport and Amsterdam
easily accessible. It is a great location to start
exploring other places of interest, both within Denmark
the
Netherlands and Europe.
Ireland
United Kingdom Netherlands
• Berlin
• London Delft
•
• Amsterdam
Germany
• Brussels
Belgium
France
• Paris Luxemburg
YOUR INTERNATIONAL HOUSING Austria-Hungary
EXPERIENCE
Switzerland Delft is a university city, and therefore
Staff at the Institute simplify your transition to accommodation is scarce and expensive.
the Netherlands by organizing the annual This is why IHE Delft provides fully
‘Introduction Days’. In these two weeks, they furnished accommodation in Delft for
help you deal with various formalities such as all students of the Institute’s Delft-based
residence permits, health insurance and bank programmes, available upon arrival and Serbia
accounts. Other activities during this period are for the duration of the study period. Advice
an excellent way for new students to meet one and assistance will beMontenegro
provided to students
another and receive the friendship and advice of of allItaly
other programmes.
senior students and the Institute's staff.
Portugal
Albania
Throughout your study period, IHE Delft
Spain organizes many social, cultural and sports
events, allowing you to get the most out of your Greece
free time. Every year, trips are organized that
stimulate you to discover Dutch culture, Delft,
the Netherlands and Europe.
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Studying at IHE Delft is a life-changing
experience. You will be exposed to an
intercultural environment characterized by
plurality and diversity of ideas, experiences
and disciplines resulting in intellectual,
professional and personal growth.
A Network for Life
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Today, several MAKE IHE DELFT
ministers, heads YOUR NETWORK
of water-related IHE Delft acts as a hub for partnerships and The Institute maintains close working
networks across the globe, linking global relationships with many regional and local
institutions and top knowledge to local sector agendas. The networks, which facilitates the transfer
scientists around Institute collaborates with an extensive range of scientific and technical expertise,
of public and private partners, comprising strengthening the capacity of water
the globe are IHE a wide range of fields and technical professionals and institutions. Many of
Delft graduates. cooperation in human and institutional these networks are thriving professional
capacity building. These partners are at communities, encouraging joint research,
the international, United Nations, EU and knowledge sharing and the development of
national level. They include education and sustainable water solutions.
research institutes, knowledge centres, the
(Dutch) Water Sector, funding agencies, As a student, you profit from the professional
NGOs and governmental organizations. contacts the Institute has made since its
These partnerships add value to many of the inception. When studying at IHE Delft, you
Institute’s activities. can expect to meet leading figures from the
international water arena. Your professors
and lecturers will put your study in the
context of global dialogues and targets such
as the Sustainable Development Goals.
ALUMNI NETWORK
After graduation, you will be part of the With a IHE Delft degree you will have taken
largest partnership network of water a major step in your professional career.
professionals in the world. IHE Delft will Many alumni reach prominent positions in
continue to facilitate the communication which strategic, managerial, policy and
between you, your former classmates, and decision-making components become major
the Institute. You will receive news about the responsibilities of their functions. You will,
Institute and the water sector on a regular over time, wish to keep your skills and
basis through e-zines. You are invited to join knowledge refreshed, to stay up to date with
an Alumni Association in your country, changing professional demands. To cater to
independent associations where you can this need, the Institute's refresher seminars
meet fellow alumni and enjoy social and are held annually in different continents,
professional activities. covering themes of direct relevance to
these regions. Also, alumni are entitled to
discounts on the tuition fee for attending
IHE Delft short and online courses, and
purchasing publications.
Alumni per country
1-49
50-149
450
Alumni per country
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MSc 225 IHE Delft staff
Programmes
51 94 47 33
Academic Support
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IHE Delft offers five Master of Science programmes, with a total of
nationalities
17 specializations. The MSc Programmes educate students primarily
from developing countries and countries in transition, as well as
students from developed countries with a strong interest in water and
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development, to become creative problem solving professionals in the
field of water and environment. PhD fellows
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MSc students
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64
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127 98
AVERAGE
AGE
29
MSc students per region of origin – academic period 2018/2020
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Foreign Affairs 13
5 MSc PROGRAMME IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Applied Aquatic Ecology for Sustainability
Environmental Planning and Management
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MSc PROGRAMMES
Environmental Science and Technology Db
The MSc curricula are geared towards Environmental Technology and Engineering J
supporting a greater understanding of
sustainable development and the inherent Limnology and Wetland Management J
challenges in achieving that. In the programmes, MSc PROGRAMME IN URBAN WATER AND SANITATION
a mix of modern knowledge transfer methods
includes lectures, workshops, role-play, games, Sanitary Engineering Db
study tours, and field visits. Teaching staff Urban Water Engineering and Management J
and students come from all over the world
and partnerships with related institutes and Water Supply Engineering Db
universities play an important role in teaching.
MSc PROGRAMME IN SANITATION
The educational environment can therefore be
called truly international; it is characterized by Sanitation Db
pluralism and diversity and stimulates students,
MSc PROGRAMME IN WATER MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
while progressing in their studies, to develop
communication skills that will enable them to Water Cooperation and Diplomacy J
disseminate their professional knowledge and
skills effectively. THEMATIC PROFILES Db
Water Conflict Management
The Delft-based MSc specializations Db start
in October and take 18 months, the first year of Water Quality Management
which consists of taught modules that are given Water Resources Management
at IHE Delft. After successful completion of the
taught modules, you will do individual research Water Services Management
for a six-month period. The research deals with MSc PROGRAMME IN WATER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
a practical or theoretical problem and may be
carried out in collaboration with an organization Flood Risk Management J
outside the Netherlands, for example in the Groundwater and Global Change - Impacts and Adaptation J
home country. Often, field data collection,
laboratory or computer analysis work are part of Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development Db
the research. Research is always completed with
Hydraulic Engineering - Coastal Engineering and Port Development Db
a thesis and a public presentation of results.
Hydroinformatics - Modelling and Information Systems for Water Management Db
The so-called joint programmes J are MSc
Hydrology and Water Resources Db
specialisations developed with and offered in
collaboration with partner institutes. These joint Land and Water Development for Food Security J Db
programmes have varying start and end dates,
Sustainable Urban Water Management Db
and part of the programme is given at a partner
institute in another country. Joint programme offered under the European Erasmus Mundus framework.
For extra information on these programmes please see pages 12-21.
ACCREDITATION KEY VALUES
The Institute's MSc programmes are accredited IHE Delft graduates are expected to be critical, creative and independent
under legislation of The Netherlands. As such, thinkers and effective water professionals, who are able to connect and
the IHE Delft Foundation is the party legally engage with a range of disciplines such as natural sciences, social sciences
responsible for the Institute's education and and engineering. They are expected to be able to work in environmental and
authorized to issue its degrees. societal complex contexts, with the ability to work productively in teams and
take leadership. To achieve these learning outcomes education at IHE Delft
is implemented in partnership and characterized by the following key values:
• International and interdisciplinary
• Science based but anchored in professional practice
• Student centred, on the basis of aligned teaching and active learning
• Relevant, geared towards creating impact on the ground
• Open, transparent and accessible
• Combining knowledge and transferrable skills
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PhD
Programme
The PhD Programme leads to a deepening in a field of specialization.
PhD fellows undertake scientific research, often with conclusions that
directly influence their own country or region. At IHE Delft, more than
120 PhD researchers from around the world are brought together to
participate in problem-focused, solution-orientated research into 190 23,381
Countries
development issues, resulting in an inspiring research environment.
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23,000
Alumni in the world
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PhD fellows
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87%
Graduates in the
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27
27
69 55
AVERAGE
AGE
37
PhD students per region of origin – 2018
8PhD PROGRAMME IHE DELFT INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOL
IN WATER AND DEVELOPMENT
Conducting research at IHE Delft is a unique
experience, as you will work together with other Sustainable water use is frequently characterised by complex, so-called
researchers in a multinational and multidisciplinary ‘wicked’, problems where traditional assumptions of knowledge, causality
environment. Your research will provide a firm and predictability may not apply. The fundamental importance of better
academic foundation for you to play your part in connection between science, policy and society makes new demands on
providing solutions to the global challenges of PhD graduates, who are increasingly expected to possess, not only a deep
sustainable water supply, quality and governance. knowledge of their own discipline, but are additionally capable of placing
that knowledge in a wider understanding of societal needs.
The PhD research of IHE Delft crosses the spectrum
from engineering, information systems, habitat IHE Delft is well placed to play a significant role in supporting PhD level
quality and the social and political realities that affect education that is targeted to water related problems, not only in the global
the use and abuse of water. All PhD fellows work south and countries in transition, but in an increasingly globalised world.
within specific Chair Groups, but are encouraged to
collaborate internally and externally to produce high In 2015 IHE Delft established the Graduate School in Water and
quality results within IHE Delft’s research themes. Development, to create a hub for a vibrant and an intellectually exciting
Work often occurs within larger groupings and can research and development environment at the heart of the Institute.
include linking to the research topics that are a The vision of the Graduate School is to develop a stimulating research
requirement of the institute’s MSc programme and/or environment for PhD fellows and the staff of the Institute. PhD Fellows
embedded in larger multidisciplinary projects. produce the majority of the research output of the Institute, and future
developments are to further support academic quality and relevance in
You will often do research in collaboration with the meeting the serious challenges of sustainable water use in increasingly
Institute’s extensive network of research institutions, difficult situations. Research activities are supported by an individual
governmental and private sector partners throughout training plan that build competencies directly related to the specific research
the world. Research often includes time in Delft and programme, as well as wider interactive and awareness skills that are needed
abroad, mostly in the home country of the research in a professional environment. Each PhD fellow develops his/her Training
fellows. This directly supports the capacity develop and Supervision Plan (TSP) that builds verified doctoral education credits.
mission of the institute and the agenda of the UN
Sustainable Development Goals.
All PhD fellows are registered both with the IHE
Delft Graduate School and with a partner university.
This is normally a Dutch university with the legal
authority to award the degree of PhD, although we
also have some joint PhD programmes as part of Research is
funded networks of research. The time span of a PhD conducted by
programme is usually planned for four years. The the following
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IHE Delft is a partner member of SENSE (Research Water Management
School for Socio-Economic and Natural Sciences Water Governance
of the Environment), a national research school Hydroinformatics
in the Netherlands, which connects more than
Knowledge & Capacity Development
10 universities and research institutes. The aim
of SENSE is to educate and train PhD fellows in Land & Water Development
disciplinary and multidisciplinary environmental Aquatic Ecosystems
issues, to promote scientific research on
Hydrology & Water Resources
environmental change, and to support society and
policy makers with independent and scientifically Coastal Systems, Engineering & Port Development
based expert advice. Through IHE SENSE also River Basin Development
connects with other Graduate Schools including
Flood Resilience
that of TU Delft and the Research School for
International Development (CERES) that has a
more social science focus. Main/core activity/focus Active, but not core focus Active, but at margin
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Short Courses
IHE Delft aims to make water education accessible to an increasing
number of students and professionals. The Institute achieves this is by
providing online and on-campus short courses, tailor-made training, a
diploma programme and open courseware on a wide array of topics.
ECTS
It is possible to earn European Credit Transfer
System (ECTS) points for several online and
short courses. For the latest information on
earning ECTS points, including regulations
and costs, please refer to our website.
DISCOUNTS
Discounts on the tuition fee of online and
short courses apply to the following:
19 71 10
• 30% for IHE Delft Diploma alumni
• 10% for UN family staff members
• 10% for groups of 5 or more (provided
that the course starts at the same time
and a group application has been sent)
ONLINE COURSES SHORT COURSES SUMMER COURSES Please note that discounts cannot be combined.
10ONLINE COURSES ON-CAMPUS SHORT COURSES SUMMER COURSES
IHE Delft offers high quality online courses IHE Delft conducts a wide range of short, Summer courses are meant to bring together
in many of the topics of significance in intensive and highly specialized courses students and professionals with different
the water sector. The online courses are which are aimed at upgrading and refreshing academic or professional backgrounds and
beneficial to professionals working in public the knowledge and skills of mid-career explore a cross-cutting issue. Course topics
and private institutions, NGOs, and academic and senior experts. They are meant for include: water diplomacy, communication,
institutions, and are ideal for professionals professionals - or groups of professionals - leadership, entrepreneurship and gender.
with jobs and families, who want to upgrade with a specific area of interest and a limited The courses are 5 days and usually held in
their skills from the comfort of their home or amount of time. August.
office. A typical online course's total study
load is 140 hours. A four month course thus Short courses usually are one to three Check our website regularly or subscribe to our
e-newsletter to stay tuned with updates about
takes around 8 hours of work per week. weeks in length. The focus and content vary
the 2020 summer courses.
The guidance by lecturing staff during these from specialized and technical matters to
online courses is intensive, and there are challenges and approaches in management.
many opportunities to get feedback from Didactical methods used in these short
and interact with fellow participants. courses include lectures, individual or group
exercises in the classroom, at the computer,
The web-based Moodle eCampus is used or in the laboratory. Fieldwork, excursions
to disseminate training material and for and field visits to relevant institutions are
communication. It contains learning tools often part of a short course, allowing the
such as presentations, videos featuring case participants to experience practical examples
studies from various countries, interviews of the theory offered. Through case studies,
with experts, quizzes and audio material, role-play and workshops, content is made
as well as a discussion area, where fellow more interactive, and know-how of
participants and lecturers can meet each other. participants is shared.
All courses run completely via eCampus, but
course materials can be sent on CD as well. For a list short courses in 2020, see pages 24-25.
For a list of online courses in 2020, see page 22.
TAILOR-MADE TRAINING PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA OPEN COURSEWARE
PROGRAMME
Tailor-made courses are designed for clients IHE Delft freely provides online educational
whose staff require training in specific topics The Graduate Professional Diploma materials, including recorded lectures and
or seek to develop a common knowledge base Programme (GPDP) disseminates relevant downloadable materials such as course notes,
to address future challenges. The focus of knowledge and know-how to professionals exercises, tools and public domain software
the courses can be technical, managerial, who do not have the means or time to pursue on a wide variety of topics.
strategic or operational, depending on the a full-time Master’s course in that subject, or
For a list of open courseware courses, see
client’s priorities. who already have an MSc Degree in a related
page 22.
field and wish to specialize.
The training can be organized for groups
of various sizes, from one or multiple In the programme you will follow a sequence
organizations, sectors or regions. The of four to five online courses, on-campus
trainings can vary in length and depth, short courses or a combination of both. To
ranging from a course lasting several days, to ensure that the programme fits your personal
a tailored MSc programme in which regular circumstances, you select the courses of
components are mixed with case studies and interest and a personal study plan will be
modules requested by the client. Training can designed in collaboration with a study
be delivered on-site or using IHE Delft in advisor. The total duration of the programme
Delft as a base, or a combination of the two. depends on this study plan and varies
A mixture of training techniques are utilised between 1.5 to a maximum of 4.5 years.
in creating tailor-made trainings, including
For extra information on these tracks and
lectures, workshops, role-plays, case studies
courses, see page 23.
and study tours to project sites throughout
Europe or the region where the training takes
place.
For advice on how IHE Delft could be of service
to your organization, contact IHE Delft’s Liaison
Office. Their contact information is available
from the website, see bottom of page.
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MSc Programmes
START PROGRAMME
3rd week in April
TAUGHT
12 MONTH
APPLICATION DEADLINE PROGRAMME
31st of December 2020–2021 MSc in Sanitation
2019 2020
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
APPLICATION DEADLINE
1st of August
INTENSIVE LEARNING 18 MONTH
PROGRAMME
Due to the breadth and depth of subjects covered in the MSc 2020–2022
programmes, please be advised that in particular the taught
part is intensive. We advise students to prepare themselves
for a challenging, but rewarding educational experience. START PROGRAMME
3rd week in October
12THE DELFT-BASED, THE DELFT-BASED, SCHOLARSHIPS
12-MONTH CURRICULUM OF 18-MONTH CURRICULA
THE MSC PROGRAMME IN OF THE MSC PROGRAMMES Most scholarship programmes have a
SANITATION deadline which is much earlier than the
deadline of our MSc Programmes.
The Delft-based, 12-month curriculum of The Delft-based, 18-month curricula of See: www.un-ihe.org/scholarships
the MSc Programme in Sanitation consists the MSc Programmes consist of 106 ECTS
of 71 ECTS credit points and has a Taught credit points and have a Taught Part
Part (40 ECTS credit points) and a Thesis (61 ECTS credit points) and a Thesis APPLICATION
Research Part (31 ECTS credit points). Research Part (45 ECTS credit points).
You can apply for admission to the
The taught part has a modular structure, The one-year taught part, has a modular MSc Programmes online at our website
comprising 13 modules ranging from 1 to 6 structure and after successful completion, throughout the year, but make sure to apply
weeks’ duration. The individual thesis you will do individual research for a six- well before the application deadline, so you
research, follows on completion of the taught month period. The research deals with a will have time to make the financial
programme, although, in order to avoid a practical or theoretical problem and may arrangements and prepare for your studies
‘cold start’ and to guarantee sufficient time, be carried out in collaboration with an at IHE Delft.
students will be allocated a research topic organization outside the Netherlands, for
and will start preparing for their individual example in the home country. Research skills
research early on in the programme. are also built up during the taught part. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor Degree in a related field of study.
• English Language (IELTS: 6.0 / TOEFL
DOWNLOAD PDF JOINT PROGRAMMES iBT: 87 overall or PBT: 502/TWE 4.5).
OF THIS BROCHURE • Two or more years of work experience in
Our Joint Programmes have varying start a related field is preferred.
and end dates and a different duration. • The MSc Programme in Sanitation also
See website for more information. requires an entry exam.
AFTER GRADUATING STAY FRESH
• Join the IHE Delft Alumni Community IHE Delft promotes Life Long Learning:
• Resume or start your work in the water After a few years, enrol in a refresher course,
sector or a short or online course.
THESIS • PhD Programme - 4 years (see page 8)
RESEARCH
GRADUATION
2021 2022
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY
A JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
TAUGHT THESIS
MSc in Environmental Science RESEARCH
GRADUATION
MSc in Urban Water and Sanitation
MSc in Water Management and Governance
MSc in Water Science and Engineering
13MSc PROGRAMME IN
Study Information
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Develops the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to a sustainable and
innovative future for the protection and management of water and natural resources.
MSc ES
Integrating science, technology and policy making understand the planning and management
As the world enters a period of increasing pressures dimensions of addressing environmental problems. In
that cause impact on the environment and human well- class ample examples from practice are used to
being, sustainable development needs to integrate illustrate and reflect on theory and concepts, while
scientific knowledge with technological developments group work is applied to gain the necessary skills to
and effective policies. The MSc programme in address problems in multi-disciplinary teams. During
Environmental Science builds the knowledge and the final phase of the programme, you will produce an
skills necessary to meet the environmental challenges independent scientific research project that brings
in an integrated way. Each of the programme’s together the knowledge, skills and the critical thinking
specializations provides the essential in-depth developed through the individual modules of the
knowledge, supported by a broader set of skills, so programme.
that graduates of the programme can play their part in
a sustainable and innovative future for protection and Programme contents
management of water and natural resources. The MSc programme in Environmental Science
equips professionals with the necessary capacities for
Aim of the programme sustainable natural resource management by offering
The unsustainable management of natural resources a systems approach. This means you will investigate
hampers human development and exacerbates subsystems and their interactions at global, regional
human inequalities. Pollution, depletion of natural and local scale without losing sight of the overall
resources, the disintegration of ecological functions, picture. The programme balances a thorough
and ineffectual policies are matters of local, regional knowledge of the disciplines taught by each of the
and global concern. Economic development and rising programme’s specializations, and the added value of
CAREER living standards in the developing world, set against bringing these disciplines together in one coherent
increased pressures on the environment, contribute to programme.
Graduates of the ES the urgency of these problems. Preventing further
programme start or
resume a career dealing
degradation of the environment, and the consequent Desired profile
with water policy and damage to human society, requires new approaches Admission to the programme is open to students and
planning, research and/or for sustainable interactions between people and their professionals with an interest in environmental
environmental regulation environment. Sustainability depends on balancing use sciences and in maintaining environmental integrity to
in the water sector or
and conservation of environmental resources, but the support human development, especially for those
related sectors such as
infrastructure, energy, challenge is to increase food supply and human interested in helping meet future water and
agriculture or mining. welfare while minimising and counteracting the environmental challenges in developing countries and
Careers include working negative impacts on the environment. countries in transition. Suitable academic
at: backgrounds include a BSc or MSc in natural
• Public administration:
central and local
To find sustainable solutions and improve the quality sciences, chemistry, environmental science,
government (urban water of human life, we must first understand the processes agriculture, geography, environmental economics,
and wastewater that sustain natural systems, how these systems planning and management or engineering.
authorities, water boards, function and how they interact with one another and Professional experience in a relevant area is
water and environment
with human society. The MSc programme in desirable.
ministries);
• Private sector, e.g. Environmental Science develops the understanding of
consulting engineering these processes and how to apply this knowledge for Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics and
firms; better natural resource management in your day-to- chemistry is a prerequisite. Computer literacy is a
• Academia and research day work. During the programme you will learn to valuable asset. Good conversational, reading and
institutes;
• NGOs and international
analyse and assess environmental systems and writing capabilities in the English language are
organizations (UN, problems; be able to propose and plan for sustainable essential to successfully complete the programme.
Worldbank, etc.). solutions and develop technical measures; and
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APPLIED AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL LIMNOLOGY AND
ECOLOGY FOR PLANNING AND SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND WETLAND
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
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You will gain a thorough You will acquire the knowledge You will be introduced to You will learn to apply and You will learn about the
understanding of the natural and skills to reflect on and research and development develop environmental structure and functioning
processes in aquatic implement environmental leading to technologies technologies, with a strong of aquatic and wetland
ecosystems and be able to planning and management that address environmental focus on multidisciplinary and ecosystems for their
apply this knowledge to from an interdisciplinary problems, and apply those problem-based technology management and wise use,
sustainable management for perspective and you will technologies in a context of development. and learn how to interact
healthy ecosystems and good be able to support policy stakeholders, managers and with stakeholders, managers
water quality in a and decision-making for policy makers for appropriate and policy makers for the
multidisciplinary setting. sustainable and strategic remedial actions. development of best practices.
water and environmental
management in multi-actor
systems in urban and rural
contexts.
Prospective Students Prospective Students Prospective Students Prospective Students Prospective Students
This specialization is designed The specialization is intended The programme is designed The programme is This specialization is intended
for students and professionals for mid-career professionals for students and professionals intended for students and for students and professionals
who have a strong interest and students interested in with an interest in the professionals who are with a special interest in one of
in water quality, sustainable using environmental planning development and application interested in deepening the following topics: aquatic
management and conservation and management, combining of technologies that contribute their knowledge of the ecology, limnology, wetland
of aquatic ecosystems, environmental and social to the treatment of application of environmental ecosystems, or aquatic
including rivers, swamps, sciences, to enhance the waste(water) and the recovery technologies. Suitable resources management.
lakes, and estuaries. Suitable integrity of the environment to of energy and other resources. academic backgrounds include Suitable academic
academic backgrounds include support human development. Suitable academic chemistry, biology, geology, backgrounds include natural
natural sciences, environmental Suitable academic backgrounds include natural civil or agricultural engineering, sciences, chemistry,
science, biology, fisheries and backgrounds include natural sciences, chemistry, environmental or agricultural environmental science,
agriculture. sciences, environmental environmental science, sciences. agriculture, geography,
science, agriculture, social agriculture and engineering. environmental economics,
sciences, geography, planning and management.
environmental economics,
planning and management.
Topics Topics Topics Topics Topics
• Applied Ecology and Bio- • Water and Environmental • Environmental Process • Environmental Microbiology • Limnology
assessment Law Technology (UCT Prague) • Ecology of Aquatic Organisms
• Environmental Systems • Environmental Systems • Environmental Systems • Environmental Engineering • Aquatic Ecosystem
Analysis Analysis Analysis (UCT Prague) Management
• Water Quality Assessment • Water and Environmental • Water Quality Assessment • Communication and writing • Lake Ecology
and Monitoring Policy Analysis and Monitoring skills for engineers I (UCT • Stream and River Ecology
• River and Floodplain • Environmental Planning and • Industrial Resource Prague and IHE Delft) • Wetlands for Wastewater
Rehabilitation Implementation Management and Cleaner • Track "Advanced Treatment
• Aquatic Ecosystems: • Environmental Assessment Production wastewater treatment • Fisheries and Aquaculture
Processes and Applications for Water-related Policies • Ecotechnologies technologies" (IHE Delft) • Aquatic Ecosystems
• Wetlands for Livelihood and and Development • Track “Ecotechnologies” • Data Analysis and Modelling
Conservation (IHE Delft) for Aquatic Ecosystems
• Track “Air” (Ghent University) Processes and Applications
• Track “Soil” (Ghent University) • Wetlands for Livelihood and
Conservation
Delft-based MSc specialization Delft-based MSc specialization Delft-based MSc specialization This specialization is a joint This specialization is jointly
programme offered under offered with BOKU, University
the European Erasmus of Natural Resources and Life
Mundus framework with Ghent Sciences, Austria, and Egerton
University, Belgium, and University, Kenya.
University of Chemistry and
Technology, Czech Republic.
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Study Information
IN URBAN WATER AND SANITATION
Educates professionals in the fields of water supply, sanitation and
integrated water engineering and management, particularly in urban areas.
Recent decades have witnessed an increasing rate of Aim of the Programme
urbanization, particularly in developing regions and in The MSc Programme in Urban Water and Sanitation
MSc UWS
countries in transition. About 80% of the world’s educates professionals in the fields of water supply,
megacities can be found in these regions. The high sanitation and water engineering and management,
concentration of people in urban areas is placing particularly in urban areas. Once they have
enormous pressure on the local environment and on successfully completed this programme, graduates:
available resources. It also generates ever higher • Can place their profession in the wider social,
demands on municipal services such as water supply economic and environmental contexts of
and sanitation, continuously challenged by the lack of urbanization and municipal water and infrastructure
financial and human resources. services provision;
• Will be able to contribute to the development of
innovative approaches to the provision of
sustainable and equitable municipal water,
sanitation, environmental and infrastructure services
in low and middle income countries;
• Will be able to conduct academic research
independently.
SPECIALIZATIONS
SANITARY ENGINEERING WATER SUPPLY URBAN WATER ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
You will learn how to deal with wastewater You will learn to deal with technical You will learn to deliver both water and
and sludge treatment process operation, aspects of collection, storage treatment wastewater services within the context
maintenance and design, including urban and distribution of drinking and industrial of the urban water cycle, covering both
drainage and sewerage, centralized and water in an integrated way, paying technical and management aspects.
decentralized systems and land-based and attention to the choice of technologies and
engineered treatment plants. tools, ranging from low-cost to advanced,
engineered to natural treatment systems,
and large-scale centralized to small-scale
decentralized options.
Prospective Students Prospective Students
This specialization is designed for students This specialization is designed for students
CAREER and professionals interested in achieving Prospective Students and professionals dealing with or
and maintaining water pollution control This specialization is designed for students interested in water and sanitation services
Graduates of the UWS and public health. It is particularly relevant and engineers interested in or dealing with and managing the urban water cycle.
programme start or for those who are or wish to become water quality, collection, storage, treatment, Suitable academic backgrounds include
resume a career dealing involved in the provision of urban sanitation transport and distribution. Suitable civil, environmental and chemical
with water and sanitation services. Suitable academic backgrounds academic backgrounds include civil, engineering.
services and managing include civil, environmental or chemical chemical, environmental, hydraulic and
the urban water cycle engineering and microbiology. mechanical engineering.
Careers include working
at:
• Public administration: Topics Topics Topics
central and local • Urban Drainage and Sewerage • Unit Operations in Water Treatment • Drinking and Waste Water Treatment
government (urban water • Conventional Wastewater Treatment • Disinfection, Adsorption and Natural • Water Transport and Distribution
and wastewater • Resource Oriented Wastewater Processes for Water Treatment • Urban Drainage and Sewerage
authorities, urban Treatment and Sanitation • Groundwater Resources and Treatment • Asset Management
development ministries/ • Wastewater Treatment Plants Design • Water Transport and Distribution • Managing Water Organizations
authorities, water and and Engineering • Desalination and Membrane Technology • Urban Flood Management and Disaster
environment ministries); • Modelling Wastewater Treatment • Water Treatment Processes and Plant Risk Mitigation
• Private sector: e.g. Processes and Plants Design • Urban Water Systems
water supply companies, • Industrial Effluents Treatment and • Decentralized Water Supply and
consulting engineering Residuals Management Sanitation
firms; • Faecal Sludge Management • Advanced Water Transport and
• Academia and research Distribution
institutes;
• NGOs and international
organizations (UN, Delft-based MSc specialization Delft-based MSc specialization This specialization is jointly offered with the
Worldbank, etc.). Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
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Study Information
IN SANITATION
A unique, internationally recognized programme, designed for completion in 12 months.
The programme is based at IHE Delft in the Netherlands, in the near future, the
programme will also be available at universities in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
MSc SAN
The state-of-the-art content was developed and is Syllabus
delivered by the world’s leading experts from academia The programme focus is on non-sewered sanitation,
and practice. In this practice orientated programme as sewerage-based sanitation is the subject of the
you will gain an in-depth understanding of urban and complementary specialization in Sanitary Engineering.
peri-urban sanitation and develop the skills necessary The programme design and module plans have been
to create impact. Skills development is embedded prepared in cooperation with partners from academia
from the start through individual coaching and tailored and practice. The input from practice was essential,
guidance. Preparatory (e-learning) courses and entry as the new programme has a clear professional focus.
interviews are included. All graduates will become a The course content facilitates learning objectives and
member of the Global Faecal Sludge Management achievement of final qualification.
Learning Alliance and alumni community.
The following topics are part of the programme:
Target group • Introduction to Sanitation
The MSc programme is dedicated to target needs and • Sanitation Systems and Services
deliver specialists in a short time, with the necessary • Sanitation and Public Health
qualifications. It aims to attract talented and ambitious • Analysis of Sanitation Flows
young and mid-career sanitation professionals, • Sanitation Technology
working in water supply and sewerage companies, • Sanitation Governance
municipal assemblies, government ministries, NGOs • Sanitation Financing
and consulting firms, or those hoping to in the future. • Behaviour Change and Advocacy
Participants should have a Bachelor’s degree. • Emergency Sanitation
• Leadership
Programme structure • Project Management
The 71 ECTS points programme consist of a taught • Teamwork Skills Development
and a thesis research part. The taught part has a • Research Methods for Sanitation
modular structure, comprising 13 modules ranging
from 1 to 5 weeks’ duration, including lectures,
laboratory tutorials, field trips, case studies, group Check our website regularly or subscribe to our
work, design exercises and discussions. Students e-newsletter to stay tuned with updates about this
will get to work in the newly constructed faecal sludge programme.
laboratory, which is the only specialist laboratory of
its kind in the global north.
The individual thesis research (31 ECTS), follows In partnership with:
on completion of the taught programme, although, in
order to avoid a ‘cold start’ and to guarantee sufficient
time, students will be allocated a research topic and
will start preparing for their individual research early
on in the programme. To enable students to pass the IHE Delft is member of:
entry exam, a set of preparatory e-learning courses
are available for those who may need to increase
their knowledge in one or more subjects as
prerequisite for the programme.
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Study Information
WATER MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
Imparts knowledge and skills needed to evaluate, develop and apply integrated and
interdisciplinary approaches, involving hydrological, biophysical, chemical, economic,
institutional, legal, policy making and planning aspects, to address water management
and governance issues.
MSc WMG
The MSc programme in Water Management is therefore the most crucial measure of their value.
and Governance provides a unique combination However, by deepening their insights about how
of knowledge, skills and competencies to help socio-natural processes shape water flows and
comprehensively analyze, critically reflect and vice-versa, the programme not just provides tools
effectively contribute to solving contemporary water to help solve problems, but also develops students’
problems. The question of how to balance objectives theoretical ability to critically compare and reflect on
of social equity with those of ecological integrity and proposed solutions, measuring their effectiveness
productivity are at the heart of societal efforts to against wider environmental and social objectives.
deal and live with water. In answering this question,
science and data are always deeply entangled with An important target audience for the programme
particular visions on development, moral world views, are water professionals from Southern countries.
and economic or geopolitical interests. This is why However, we also welcome students from other
the study programme pays explicit critical attention disciplinary and professional backgrounds (lawyers,
to the definition and workings of authority and power, journalists, entrepreneurs, activists) or countries
and to the organisation of democracy in water. of origin who aim to specialize in water, and we
are open to less experienced students who are
CAREER As solutions to water problems always consist interested in studying at IHE Delft because it
of a combination of engineering, institutions and gives them a unique, broad and interdisciplinary
Graduates of the WM organisations, this programme brings together background in contemporary water management
programme start or insights about water quality and quantity - and hence and governance questions. The programme's
resume a career dealing of key biophysical and hydrological processes - with overall ambition is to train and educate reflective
with wide range of water
management and
understandings of the infrastructural, political and water professionals and experts who have the
governance jobs in the institutional arrangements to regulate its access, knowledge and capacity to develop, plan, implement
water sector or related allocation, treatment, use and discharge. Courses and evaluate water management and governance
sectors such as on offer thus range from those that are rather policies and strategies in support of the ecologically
infrastructure, energy,
technical or natural science oriented (focusing on wise and socially equitable use of water.
agriculture or mining.
Careers include working physical, biological or technical processes) via
at: more skills-oriented modules aimed at acquiring In line with the overall IHE Delft approach to
• Public administration: the abilities to 'do' water management and education, the programme’s content is diverse:
central and local governance effectively (law, conflict resolution, lectures by experts in the field are complemented
government (river basin
organizations, urban
mediation, modelling, environmental assessment) by practical assignments, work in the laboratory,
water authorities, water to more interpretive social science courses. excursions and group-work. Innovative distance
boards, urban/rural Throughout the programme, there is a lot of learning and electronic interactive educational
development ministries/ attention to different ways of integrating these tools support the programme. Throughout the
authorities);
different disciplines and sources of knowledge. educational cycle, lecturers and professors make
• Private sector: e.g.
consulting firms, water creative use of opportunities to build on and
supply companies, law The programme’s anchor are water problems as learn from the rich experiences of students. More
firms; they are experienced by relevant actors - users, generally, the programme is student-centred,
• Academia and research operators, policymakers, politicians, experts - in their which means that students have a large degree
institutes;
• NGOs and international
everyday dealings with water. The applicability of of freedom to put together the curriculum that
organizations (UN, taught practical and analytical skills for dealing with best fits their choice, interests and needs.
Worldbank, etc.). actual water management and governance situations
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WATER WATER CONFLICT WATER QUALITY WATER RESOURCES WATER SERVICES
COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMACY
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You will study socio- You will study water conflict You will study the water You will study water You will study the provision of
hydrological dynamics, management, particularly quality impacts of human availability in connection water and sanitation services
decision making processes alternative dispute resolution activities on aquatic to water use, and seek to as well as the management
on water resources and processes and develop the ecosystems, as well as develop alternative land of related infrastructure and
services management, water skills required to prevent, possible remedial actions, use and water allocation critically review institutional
cooperation and diplomacy, manage and resolve water- considering different levels policies, including legal and and financial instruments and
water dispute prevention, related conflicts. of environmental stress and institutional arrangements business models considering
management and resolution in various socio-economic from the local watershed to different socioeconomic
skills and tools. contexts. the basin scale and beyond. contexts.
Prospective Students Prospective Students Prospective Students Prospective Students Prospective Students
Professionals, preferably with The thematic profile is The thematic profile is This profile is designed for The thematic profile is
relevant work experience in designed for water managers designed for engineers and engineers, natural scientists designed for broad range of
the water sector, involved as well as for institutional, natural scientists responsible and managers responsible for professionals from various
involved in topics directly or legal and international for or involved in planning, planning, developing and academic backgrounds active
indirectly related to water relations experts and (social) developing and implementing water resources in the water services sector
management and from the geographers interested in implementation of water projects and programmes. and involved in the planning,
water sector or other relevant local, national and quality policies, strategies and Affinity with quantitative developing and managing of
sectors as well as diplomats, international water programmes. Affinity with methods, such as statistical water supply and/or sanitation
UN staff or other professionals management. chemistry and biology is analysis, is required for this policies, strategies and
working for international required for this thematic thematic profile. programmes.
organizations or NGOs. profile.
Topics Topics Topics Topics Topics
• Water Management and • Water Management and • Water Management and • Water Management and • Water Management and
Governance Governance Governance Governance Governance
• Water Conflict • Water Conflict • Water Quality Monitoring • Water Economics • Managing Water
Management Management and Assessment • Water Resources Organizations
• Water Economics • Institutional Analysis • Water and Environmental Assessment • Environmental
• Water and Environmental • Water Resources Planning Law • Water Systems Analysis Management and Water
Law • Water and Environmental • Aquatic Ecosystems and Modelling Services
• Water Resources Planning Law Processes and Applications • Water Resources Planning • Finance in the Water
• Urban Water Governance • Wetlands for Water Quality • IWRM as a Tool for Sector
• Environmental Planning Adaptation to Climate • Partnerships for Water
and Implementation Change Supply and Sanitation
• Urban Water Governance
This specialization is jointly Delft-based MSc thematic Delft-based MSc thematic Delft-based MSc thematic Delft-based MSc thematic
offered with the University profile profile profile profile
for Peace, Costa Rica and
Oregon State University,
USA.
TAILOR MADE STUDY PROFILE
The Tailor made study profile offers the possibility on career possibilities and assist them in selecting
for students to compose their own study trajectory a suitable tailor-made study profile. The coaches
within the Water Management and Governance have extensive knowledge of the needs of the water
Master Programme. After a foundation phase sector in various parts of the world and student's
during which students are exposed to the different employers will be consulted in the process when
disciplines involved in the water management needed. Prospective water management students
domain, students can compile a study profile from may wish to compile a study profile from a wide
a wide range of available courses and variety of range of available courses and variety of thesis
thesis research topics to ensure that the educational research topics to ensure that the educational
programme is fully aligned with their professional programme is fully aligned with their professional
needs. They will be guided in this process by needs. The prospective students may have bachelor
professional coaches who will encourage students or master degrees in Engineering, Natural and
to reflect on their knowledge and skills, advise them Social sciences, Arts, Law, Geography etc.
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