Engineering of Hydro-Environmental Extremes
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
The Master's degree program "Engineering of Hydro-Environmental Extremes" at the University of Siegen awards an academic degree that qualifies the title holder as a scientific and engineering consultant in the field of Hydro-Environmental Extremes.
Your future begins in Siegen
The Master's degree program "Engineering of Hydro-Environmental Extremes" at the University of Siegen awards an academic degree that qualifies the title holder as a scientific and engineering consultant in the field of Hydro-Environmental Extremes.
The course prepares graduates for independent work as part of a doctoral program in one of the related sub-disciplines of civil engineering, environmental sciences, geosciences, mechanical engineering or computer science. It also trains engineers and project managers for management positions in industry, business and public administration.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
Yes -
Language of instruction
English
Career prospects
The degree program deals with the comprehensive analysis and solution of environmental problems, especially in connection with floods and other natural disasters. Students learn to understand and cope with the effects of environmental changes on human society. Technical as well as social, economic and political approaches to the prevention and management of natural disasters are taken into account. The course imparts sound knowledge of environmental protection, sustainable development and water resource management.
The course can therefore be classified as very future-oriented!
A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, civil engineering double degree, mechanical engineering or computer science at the University of Siegen or at least three years of study with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, environmental sciences, geology including engineering and hydrogeology, geosciences, geography or geophysics at a state or state-recognized university.
The current examination regulations apply.
Examination regulations/curriculum/module handbooks/internship regulations
Examination regulations (POs) define the basic structures of a degree program (e.g. admission requirements and content to be studied). Upon enrolment in the first semester, students are automatically subject to the current version of their PO. This means that even if the PO changes during your studies, the original version according to which you enrolled remains valid (unless the PO expires).
The respective study plan represents the recommended exemplary course of study in the individual subjects and is part of a PO.
Supplementary provisions and details on the modules to be studied can be found in the module handbook (e.g. requirements for taking an examination or content information on the modules/events, ...).
We recommend that you at least take a look at the study plan of your degree program before the start of lectures to ensure that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies.
Good reasons for studying Engineering of Hydro-Environmental Extremes at the University of Siegen
- Future-oriented thinking in higher education
- interdisciplinary problem-solving learning for current and future challenges
- open-minded and integrative learning atmosphere
- internationally inspired professional development
- research- and project-oriented learning experiences
