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Hydrology – (M.Sc.)

VU University Amsterdam

Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences
Application Deadline: Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: April).
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 1,750 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA)
Location: Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 24 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Special:
  • Joint
Credits (ECTS): 120
Languages: English 
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Do you want to understand the dynamics of Earth's water? And want to promote more sustainable use of our water resources? Then the Master's in Hydrology is your programme.

Hydrology is the science that studies the movement of water throughout the hydrological cycle. Hydrology is an applied natural scientific discipline with a strong measure of socio-economic relevance. You will be dealing with issues like: How can we use our water resources in a more sustainable way in view of the growing world population and how do we deal with agricultural and industrial pollutants in our ground and surface water? Hydrology is at the core of Earth System Science, because water and its movements constitute the binding factor between the Earth's global climate and carbon and nutrient cycles. The impact of mankind on the water cycle is enormous nowadays, and grave consequences for the quality and quantity of our water resources are predicted if we continue to use available water in the way we currently do. Water is one of Earth's natural resources that we simply cannot do without. In addition, safe and clean water is becoming increasingly scarce as demands continue to rise all over the world. This means that highly trained hydrologists will always be able to find suitable employment.


Contents

Types of teaching (in year 1):

  • theory: 0%
  • practice: 0%
  • self study: 0%

Programme internationalization:

This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.

Specialities:

Hydrogeology:

Ecohydrology:

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Requirements

Previous education: BSc in Earth Sciences. BSc graduates in civil engineering, environmental and other natural sciences can be admitted by the examination board

Grade list: transcript of recors

Written request: motivation letter, cv

Additional language requirements:

  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • IELTS listening: 6
  • IELTS reading: 6
  • IELTS writing: 6
  • IELTS speaking: 6
  • TOEFL paper based: 580
  • TOEFL computer based: 237
  • TOEFL internet based: 93

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)
TOEFL Paper-based: 580
TOEFL Computer-based: 237
TOEFL Internet-based: 93

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands

Funding details

Scholarships / Grants:

China Scholarship Counsil:
The scholarship programme is designed for good quality Chinese students who want to study or do research in the Netherlands for an academic year either during or after their studies in China. The main purpose of the China Programme is the exchange of talented Chinese and Dutch students.
For additional information: Website

Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
For additional information: Website

Fulbright/ NAF:
The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.
For additional information: Website

Nuffic:
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (Ford-IFP) provides opportunities to exceptional individuals for advanced study. If you are a resident of an eligible IFP country and would like to study in Europe, Nuffic can act as a placement partner for you.
For additional information: Website

European Commission:
The Alban Scholarship programme aims at the reinforcement of the European Union-Latin America cooperation in the area of Higher Education. * for postgraduate studies. * for specialization studies at any of the eligible recognised organizations of Higher Training (companies included).
For additional information: Website

World Bank:
Successful applicants for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program will be awarded funding covering all tuition and admission fees, as well as housing and subsistence allowance. Travel expenses between the awardees' home countries and Tokyo will also be provided.
For additional information: Website

United Nations:
For additional information: Website

Asian Development Bank:
This scholarship aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science & technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.
For additional information: Website

VU University Amsterdam:
VU University Amsterdam awards its own scholarships to outstanding students joining our international Master's degree programmes. The VU Fellowship is an amount of money between 2.500 and 15.000 Euros to cover a part of the study expenses. The general criteria for selection are excellence, motivatio
For additional information: Website


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