Integrated Water Resources Management Master of Sciences

📖 About the Program

The Master of Sciences program in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in water management-related topics, including:

• Water security
• Hydrology
• Water infrastructure
• Urban water management
• Watershed management
• Flood and drought risk management
• Water system analysis
• Water governance

The program includes a Master's thesis, which is completed within the framework of a water-related research project at the Faculty or with a partner institution.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 10, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
• Category: Fully Funded
• Opportunity Location: Germany

🎁 Benefits

• No tuition fees: Only a semester contribution of €335, which includes a nationwide public transport ticket.
• DAAD EPOS scholarship: Full funding for selected students from developing countries.
• Deutschlandstipendium: Financial support of €300/month for international students for one year.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, natural sciences, agriculture, life sciences, architecture, or related fields.
• Minimum grade: 3.0 (German grading scale).
• At least 15 ECTS credits related to water management in prior studies.
• Proof of English proficiency:
  • TOEFL iBT: 79
  • IELTS Academic: 6.0
  • Cambridge FCE (test not older than 5 years)
• DAAD EPOS applicants: Basic German knowledge is recommended.

📄 Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Letter of motivation (1 page in English).
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular form.
3. Research proposal for Master’s thesis (2 pages in English).
4. Certified copies of:
   • School leaving certificate.
   • University transcripts and individual grade sheets.
   • Bachelor’s diploma or degree certificate with final grades.

🗓️ Application Date and Process

Application Timelines:

1. Self-paying international students:
   Apply via uni-assist between February and March 31, 2026.

2. German applicants:
   Apply online at TH Köln’s CaMS portal between May and June 10, 2026.

3. DAAD EPOS applicants:
   Apply between August 1 and September 30 of the year preceding the year for which you wish to study.

Complete Application Instructions:

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📌 Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details, visit the Integrated Water Resources Management Master of Sciences page.
Apply directly via TH Köln How to Apply.

🏢 Sponsor Organisation

The program is sponsored by The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD).

This opportunity provides a unique chance to advance your career in water resources management while benefiting from world-class education and funding support. Don't miss the application deadlines!

• No tuition fees; only a semester contribution of € 335, which includes a nationwide public transport ticket.
• DAAD EPOS scholarship, full funding for selected students from developing countries
• Deutschlandstipendium for international students with 300 EUR/month for one year