Overview

The Water Resources Engineering MSc program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) key facts:

Our IUPWARE program is open to graduates (or equivalent) in engineering, agriculture, hydrology and other related subjects, and offers a comprehensive training in water resources engineering us basic and applied courses, hydrology and engineering sciences associated with water resources development with organisational and managerial skills. Plus project-based learning, in which simulation tools are used on real test cases.

During the duration of the programme, you'll spend your time between Leuven (20km from Brussels), and Brussels.

Accreditation

All degree programs offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.

Programme Structure

The program is open to graduates (or equivalent) in engineering, agriculture, hydrology and other related subjects. Our main goal is to offer comprehensive training in water resources engineering to engineers and scientists from both developing and industrialised countries.
The program blends various basic and applied courses, hydrology and engineering sciences associated with water resources development with organisational and managerial skills.
In the second stage, the programme consists of project-based learning, wherein simulation tools are used on real test cases. The first year of the study program mainly takes place in Leuven (20km from Brussels), while the second year is primarily organised in Brussels.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brussels, Belgium

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants have obtained an above-average Bachelor degree in the domain of Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biology, Geography or Sciences.
Prospective students who already hold a master's degree from university in the European Economic Area (EEA) in agricultural, civil, or environmental engineering or equivalent can apply for the abridged master's program. In this case they can be exempted of 60 ECTS from the regular 120 ECTS.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9494 EUR / year

≈ 9494 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1182 EUR / year

≈ 1182 EUR / year

Additional Details

The following nationalities will pay a sum of € 3,093.12 instead of the full €9,493.90.

Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Lao Peope's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, DPR Korea, Palestine, Philippines, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, Vietnam

Central & Latin America: Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru

Oceania: Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu

Living costs

Brussels

Belgium

885 - 1305 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The Water Resources Engineering MSc program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) key facts:

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Brussels

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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