Water Management for Climate Adaptation-Master at Utrecht University

What the program is

The Water Management for Climate Adaptation Master’s programme at Utrecht University focuses on preparing future water professionals with knowledge of natural processes and contemporary water management, including water availability, quality, and safety. The programme addresses how climate change can create water shortages, excess water, and water-quality challenges, and examines how water management can support climate adaptation.

Study structure and requirements

The programme is taught in English, lasts 1 year, and includes 120 ECTS. Students study the implementation and governance of water measures within global, regional, and local decision-making structures and legislative frameworks. The programme also includes a living lab at the Delta Climate Center in Zeeland, where students can apply their learning through action-based research. Tuition for EU/EEA students is €2,694 per year. The stated language requirements are IELTS 6.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 93, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English 176, or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English 180. The programme is accredited by NVAO.