Water Technology, Master Degree, University of Groningen

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Master Degree	find out	find out	September	EUR 2530 per year	EUR 18700 per year

About Water Technology, Master Degree - at University of Groningen

How can we secure clean water for everyone, everywhere? How can we use our wastewaters as goldmines for untapped resources? And how do we combat an ever drying planet? If you're ready to tackle urgent global water challenges through innovation, the Master's degree in Water Technology is for you!

Study in a unique joint degree programme with 3 top Dutch universities
Gain hands-on research experience at Wetsus, Europe's leading water tech institute
Combine biotechnology, chemistry, and separation technology in one curriculum
Address real-world water issues in a multidisciplinary, international environment

This two-year international Master's programme is a collaboration between the University of Groningen, Wageningen University, and the University of Twente. All education and research take place at Wetsus in Leeuwarden, the centre of excellence for sustainable water technology. Here, you'll work closely with researchers and industry partners to develop breakthrough solutions for water purification, reuse, and resource recovery. The programme integrates core scientific disciplines to address pressing challenges in clean water access, circular economy, and environmental sustainability. You'll learn to apply your chemistry or life sciences background to high-impact topics like membrane technology, microbial electrochemistry, and desalination. Graduates are equipped for careers in research, consultancy, or industry - in sectors that urgently need new talent and ideas.

To apply for this programme, please visit the website of Wageningen University. Detailed information can be found on: www.masterwatertechnology.nl.

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Entry requirements

Your BA should show that you possess our minimum language requirements of any of the following: TOEFL iBT 110 (min. of 25 on writing skills); IELTS 8 (min. of 7.5 on all items); ERK level C1. Cambridge C1 Advanced (level A) or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 200. If your BA does not certify this, you may have to take an appropriate language test.

BA in English Language and/or Literature; degree in another literature or culture area taught in English (e.g. American Studies)

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Groningen

The university is committed to recognising excellence in academic achievement through offering a number of scholarships for international students and researchers. Several scholarships are available for international students who are motivated to study Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes, as well as for exchanges, short courses and research stays at our university.

Besides scholarships awarded by the University of Groningen, a number of grants awarded by the Dutch government, the EU and (inter)national organizations, such as World Bank or the Ford Foundation, can be used for study or research at the University of Groningen as well.

Find out what is available through our grant finder page.

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If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.

Ana Quintana, Mexico, Strategic Innovation Management

I gained a Bachelor's degree in Management & Marketing in Mexico City before I came to the Netherlands to undertake my Master's programme. During my Bachelor's studies, I spent a semester in Canada and I wanted to expand my international (study) experiences before starting work. I was keen to focus on innovation which is not usually offered in Mexico hence the combination of Innovation and Strategy in one programme directed me to Groningen.

My Master's thesis dealt with Innovation in family businesses and I now benefit from the intense research modules offered during the programme. Now I am working as a Promotion Manager in charge of the several customer loyalty programs offered by one of Mexico's biggest hotel chains. Although the Master's program was rather theoretical, I feel that it prepared me very well for my current job.

There was nothing about Groningen that I did not like: the city is just beautiful. I especially enjoyed going everywhere by bike, the variety of offers for students and, of course, the Queensday (now Kings Day) celebrations. Groningen has everything to make (foreign) students feel at home.

Looking back a year after my return to Mexico, I feel that I especially enjoyed getting to know Dutch culture. In addition, the courses offered and the beauty of the city made my stay in Groningen an unforgettable experience. If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.

I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law

Lejla Terzimehic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Global Criminal Law

Thanks to the European Commission Scholarship and the Talent Grant from the University of Groningen, I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law that I am most passionate about, at one of the oldest and most prestigious European universities.

Being very intellectually challenging, the master programme truly met my expectations. Sharing knowledge with my colleagues, all coming from different legal traditions, and learning from inspiring professors enriched me with the skills I hadn't attained during my previous education.

What I found to be the most beneficial is that the Dutch education system which, taught us to develop a critical opinion on law-related issues. Moreover, this master programme had a unique approach in tackling controversial contemporary legal issues. Due to its strong comparative emphasis, it encouraged us to keep at constant track with our national law, which is of a huge significance.

Both the master and a 6-month long internship at the International Criminal Tribunal for The Former Yugoslavia strengthened my belief in Justice. Furthermore, besides this academic benefit, I believe that studying abroad unequivocally broadens our horizons and tests prejudices we even are not aware of.