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Utrecht University Master of Science in Water Management for Climate Adaptation
Utrecht University

Master of Science in Water Management for Climate Adaptation

Utrecht, Netherlands

2 Years

English

Full time

01 Apr 2025

Sep 2025

EUR 23,765 *

On-Campus

* Dutch and other EU/EEA students (statutory fee, full-time) 2024-2025: € 2,530 Non-EU/EEA students (institutional fee) 2024-2025: € 23,765

Introduction

Do you want to contribute to a climate-proof society through sustainable water management? The two-year Water Management for Climate Adaptation Master’s programme will give you an in-depth understanding of the relevant natural processes and the state of the art of water management. You will gain an understanding of water’s role with regard to humanity and nature through inter- and transdisciplinary action-based research.

State of the Art of Water Management

The Water Management for Climate adaptation programme aims to equip the water professionals of the future with knowledge of the relevant natural processes and state of the art of water management, concerning the availability, quality and safety of water. Climate change can lead to water shortage or excess, and affect the quality of water with devastating effects on the populations and ecosystems. Adaptation to the effects of climate change is possible through water management.

The water professionals of the future also must be able to navigate through decision-making structures at the global, regional and local levels to be able to effectively implement plans in water management. The Water Management for Climate Adaptation master's programme will give you insights into the implementation and governance of water measures, according to the legislative frameworks that are in place.

Living Lab

The Water Science for Climate Adaptation master's programme features a living lab component, where students are able to apply what they have learned about natural processes in the context of water management and the governance of water measures. The living lab will take place in the Delta Climate Center located in Zeeland, the Netherlands, which has a wealth of knowledge accumulated from many years of practice in water management and engineering. In this living lab, you will have the opportunity to carry out action-based research at the Delta Climate Center involving relevant local stakeholders.

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