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The #1 programme 
for 
MSc in Water and Sustainable Development

The 1 year MSc in Water and Sustainable Development offers a blend of cutting-edge water education taught by leading experts in the field. The programme equips you with essential skills and networks for a rewarding career in the field of sustainability. Are you ready to further your career and create a lasting positive influence on the lives of millions of people?

Course commences

 October 2024 

 Admissions deadline

July 2024

 Course duration

1 year

Location

 Netherlands

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Programme Highlights

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Customised study trajectories

Customise your study trajectory based on your career goals.

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Personalised attention 

Our academic coaches support students in building their customised programme and provide study advice throughout the programme.

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Interdisciplinary

Explore academic concepts and methodologies for a comprehensive understanding of complex issues.

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Lifelong learning

At IHE Delft, alumni enjoy ongoing learning through refresher courses, webinars, and networking events.

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Why choose IHE Delft?

Our MSc programme focuses on real-world water problems, sustainability and its impact on the environment. 

Study at the largest international graduate water education facility in the world

Benefit from the expertise of the world-leading Dutch water sector 

Guaranteed accommodation for all Delft based MSc students

Live in central Delft, with visa-free access to top European destinations

Design your own coursework with our customisable interdisciplinary program

Receive personalized attention and cultivate essential soft skills

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Top organisations hire our grads: Recent IHE Delft Indian alumni 

Rachana Sarkari

Membership Engagement Officer (Specialist Groups), IWA, 
London, UK

Niharika Sharma

Phd Candidate, TU Delft, 
Delft, Netherlands 

Meghna Mukherjee

Programme Manager, Metameta, 
Wageningen, Netherlands

Rahul Thakare

Graduate Engineer, Ryan Hanley, 
Dublin, Ireland

IHE Delft alumni hold key leadership roles globally 

Heyddy Calderon Palma

Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources (Sep 2022 - on duty), Nicaragua

Pablo Bereciartua

Minister of Infrastructure of the City of Buenos Aires (12.2023) •  President GWP •  Former Secretary of Water Resources Argentina (2015 - 2019)

Arie Moerwanto

Government advisor & WWF24 organizer committee •  Former Director General of Highway Engineering at the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Indonesia

Carlos Diaz

Permanent Representative of Peru to UNESCO (Oct 2023)
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World-class curriculum

The curriculum is divided into 3 parts

Common parts

Thematic track modules 

Thesis research

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Calendar MSc WSD 24/25

Alumni speak

When you win, we win.
IHE Delft creates impact on the ground. We are immensely proud of our alumni and their achievements.

“IHE Delft was a pivotal learning experience that helped me to dive into new spaces and complexities of research and action. The network of friends and connections to alumni I formed during my time at IHE Delft has been invaluable, supporting me throughout my career. That IHE Delft connection is always strong in the water space; there have been many instances where I found people who also studied at IHE Delft.”

Safa Fanian

Research Fellow at Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University.
IHE Delft MSc Water Resource Management (2013), PhD, Oxford University (2022) 
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IHE Delft faculty are top leaders in their fields

Rosh Ranasinghe

Coordinating Lead Author, IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) • AXA Chair in Climate Change Impacts and Coastal Risk at the Department of Coastal & Urban Risk & Resilience

Joyeeta Gupta

Winner, Spinoza Prize 2023 (Nobel Prize for Dutch Science) • Co-chair, UN 10 member group to promote Science, Technology, and Innovation for the SDGs • Co-chair Earth Commission

Yasir Mohammed

Former Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Sudan

John Simaika

Advisor, IUCN Freshwater Conservation Committee • Co-chair, IUCN SSC Task Force on Global Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Sampling Protocols
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Job prospects after the programme

What fields can you work in? 
Coastal Engineering
Environmental Planning
Water Governance & Diplomacy
Flood & Drought Management
Remote Sensing & GIS
Sanitary Engineering
Irrigation & Agriculture
Hydrology
Hydraulic Engineering
Water Resources Management
Water Law, Policy & Politics
Hydroinformatics
Water Supply Engineering
Aquatic Ecosystems
River Basin Development
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How does it work?

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Step 1

Book a call with an admissions advisor

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Step 2

Collect your documents & make an application
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Step 3

Apply for your visa

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Step 4

Arrive IHE Delft

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Let’s Talk?

Connect with us and take the next step in your career journey. 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Admission process like and what are the timelines?
Admissions are open until 1 July 2024. In your application you will indicate your preference for a thematic track and profile, and your application will be assessed with this in mind. If you are admitted, you will receive a provisional admission letter. After IHE Delft has received financial confirmation (through scholarship or other funding), you will interact with the coach to explore which individual study trajectory best fits your learning ambitions. Your background determines the scope of modules you can select from. Schedule a call to know more!
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Eligibility for Zoekjaar (1 year post study work visa)?
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Who is eligible to apply?

A Bachelor degree in STEM, Social Sciences, Economics or Law with a minimum of 60% aggregate. Exceptions can be made if a candidate is below this level, but has a substantial proven experience in the field of the programme and has a strong motivation to join the programme.Schedule a call to know more!

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Information about the English language test?
All of IHE Delft's educational programmes and courses are taught in English. Thus it is vital that students and participants have an adequate level of spoken and written English. An IELTS score of 6.5 is required. 
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Can this programme be done online?
No, this is an in-person program and cannot be done online. Schedule a call to know more!
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Is this course part-time or full-time?

This is a full-time programme based in Delft, Netherlands.Schedule a call to know more! 

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