Water Technology

Master of Engineering

Sustainable water technology - our goal for the future!

Our Master’s program in „Water Technology“ will enable you to understand the global field of water technology and to develop solution approaches to different environmental issues. One focus will also be the management and simulation of water related topics. You will also get an understanding of relevant laws and develop furthermore your intercultural skills.

Master “Water Technology“ with internship (120 CPs)

It is possible to choose the master option with an integrated internship after one year of studies.

Master “Water Technology” with pre-courses (120 CPs)

Graduates of non-engineering sciences have to start with a technical preliminary course. They have to pass the preliminary courses to enter the regular Master`s program. The duration of the preliminary course is one semester.  

Preliminary course technical sciences:

• Module 1+2: Technical Essentials I:
  •  Mathematics for Engineers I+II, Material Sciences I, Mechanics
• Module 3+4: Technical Essentials II
  • Constructive Design, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Material Sciences II, Language

Our academic year is divided into eight 5-weeks-blocks. For the entire duration of studies, these blocks build on each other with regard to content. Studies begin with a 14-day introductory module. Targeted learning is on offer from day one with a university-wide preparatory phase to acquire basic study skills.

Your Master program - divided into modules 

Detailed information of the course program is available in the module handbook present in the download section.

Sustainable water technology - our goal for the future!

After completion of the Master`s program you can take over responsible engineering and management tasks in the global field of water technology. With majors in water quality, water and wastewater treatment, process simulation and management, the course prepares students for work as engineers in a globalized world as the topic of water is important everywhere.

Your flexible professional profile in the field of water technology is rounded off by good language, intercultural and management skills.

Due to your international qualification in the field of water technology, you have the possibilities to work in international active German water companies as well as all international water companies and research institutes. After having successfully completed the Master`s program you are entitled to start a PhD program.

Application

Please note: The application Deadline for VISA seeking students is 15th of January (Summer Semester) and 15th of July (Winter Semester).

The profile of the study program is unique in Germany. The contents of the study are based on the current and future needs of growing industries and the labor market.

Depending on your academic background the duration of study varies accordingly:

• Graduates of engineering sciences: 3 semesters or 4 semesters including internship

• Graduates of non-engineering sciences: 4 semesters (including technical pre-course)

This scholarship is for 10 high achieving students from any country studying Water Technology M.Eng. The Deutschlandstipendium is a special scholarship programme supported by the German government and private companies.

The sponsor of the scholarship comes from a local buisness in Heidelberg, ProMinent GmbH. ProMinent is located 1.5 km from the SRH University Heidelberg Campus and manufactures components and systems for metering liquids and solutions for water treatment and water disinfection. Naturally, this nearby company is very keen to offer 10 high achieving students this scholarship to support their studies at our university.

This scholarship supports students with € 300 per month for 2 semesters. To apply, students must complete the application on the SRH University Heidelberg Homepage. Applications will be accepted from mid June.