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Water Resources Engineering and Management - WAREM • University of Stuttgart • Stuttgart

Degree
Master of Science

In cooperation with
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, [http://www.warem.uni-stuttgart.de]
Sweden,
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia

Joint Degree/Double
Degree
Yes
[http://www.warem.uni-stuttgart.de]

Course language(s)
The medium of instruction is English. The Master's
thesis is to be written in English. Other languages are
considered upon request.
Intensive German language courses (six weeks) before
the start of the first semester
are a mandatory part of the programme and are
continuously offered throughout the semester. A
German language level of A2.1 must be achieved.
During the first and second semester, students with
proficiency in German can increase their choice of
options by taking classes from the wide range taught in
German.

Admission semester
Winter semester only

Beginning
Beginning of September: six weeks intensive German
language course
Mid-October: start of lectures CONTACT

Universität Stuttgart
Programme duration WAREM
Two years (four semesters)
Anne Weiß
Pfaffenwaldring 7
Application deadline
70569 Stuttgart
15 February for the following winter semester, both for
non-EU and EU applicants. Tel. +49 (0) 7 11-68 56 66 16

Course content
E-mail [mailto:anne.weiss@iws.uni-stuttgart.de] »
The continuously increasing water needs of a growing
Course website [http://www.warem.uni-stuttgart.
world population are having a progressively adverse
impact upon the Earth and its natural water resources. de] »
impact upon the Earth and its natural water resources. de] »
Sustainable water resources development within
environmental and social limitations requires both
qualified engineers and scientists as well as global Further Contacts
scientific and professional cooperation. WAREM's Claudia Hojak
internationally recognised Master of Science
programme was specifically developed to answer Tel. +49 (0) 7 11-68 56 66 15
these demands.
The courses offered cover the following three main
E-mail [mailto:claudia.hojak@iws.uni-stuttgart.de]
topics:
Groundwater Resources Management and »
Geohydrology
Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Management
Sanitary Engineering and Water Quality Submit application to
Management For the online application, see:
Furthermore, the programme profits from the https://campus.uni-stuttgart.de/cusonline/webnav.ini [https:
university's excellent research facilities in the water //campus.uni-stuttgart.de/cusonline/webnav.ini]
sector such as a modern hydraulic laboratory, the
largest in-situ groundwater remediation installation, and
Europe's largest prototype wastewater treatment plant.
Additionally, Stuttgart and the surrounding area are
served by two of the largest long-distance water supply
systems in Europe, the Landeswasserversorgung
(LWV) and the Bodenseewasserversorgung (BWV),
which are in close cooperation with the WAREM
programme as well.

Educational organisation
Water Resources Engineering and Management
(WAREM) is a two-year Master of Science programme
beginning in the winter semester of each year. The
programme consists of three in-class semesters and a
semester designated for research and thesis work.
The students have to complete four mandatory
modules (21 credit points [ECTS]), two mandatory key
qualification subjects or language courses up to level
A2.1 CEFR (6 ECTS), five elective mandatory modules
(out of nine) (30 ECTS), and six elective modules (33
ECTS). Students must obtain at least 72 ECTS before
starting the Master's thesis (30 ECTS).

The modules consist of lectures, tutorials, and

seminars, combined with practical work and
excursions. Thus, students get a thorough overview
and can easily find their field of interest and choose a
specialisation.
For the double degree programmes with Chalmers
University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden and
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam,
Malaysia, a special study macro-plan has been
developed. Students joining these programmes are
required to study two semesters in Germany and two
semesters at Chalmers or MARA. This macro-plan
ensures a compatible study programme.

Study abroad unit(s)

A semester abroad is recommended for German
students.
A study period or local internship is optional for all
A study period or local internship is optional for all
students.

Internships
No compulsory internship is integrated into the study
programme. However, students can arrange an
internship independently if they are interested in doing
so.

Forms of assessment
Written exams
oral exams
coursework exams
presentations

ECTS credits
120

Diploma supplement
Yes

General promotion /
funding
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Other Programme

Course-related German
language courses
Yes

Course objectives
Graduates will...
have knowledge in all water-related topics such as
water management, hydraulic engineering,
groundwater, geohydrology, urban water
management, water quality, etc.
understand the basic science as well as engineering
scientific contexts
know the methods for developing water
management concepts and how to plan and
implement these using appropriate technical
measures and installations
foresee, recognise, and evaluate problems relating
to water and water systems; plan and perform
analytical, model-like and experimental studies
have the engineering skills for developing, planning
and operating plants and be aware of the non-
technical impact of their activities
possess the organisational and administrative skills
needed to implement water management tasks
be able to deal with tasks of an interdisciplinary and
international character, considering the cultural,
economic, and political conditions in a team
have a high scientific qualification
Tuition fees
From the winter semester 2017/2018 onwards, degree-
seeking students from non-EU countries are required
to pay 1,500 EUR in tuition fees per semester.

Enrolment fees
Approx. 170 EUR per semester

Costs of living
To cover living expenses, you will need about 750 EUR
per month. This is for rent (approx. 300-350 EUR),
health insurance for non-EU residents (approx. 80
EUR), the semester ticket for public transport (190
EUR/six months), food (approx. 200 EUR), other
incidental expenses, and working materials (approx.
100 EUR).

Job opportunities
Owing to its location in the heart of one of Europe's
largest high-tech regions, there are some opportunities
to find employment. Nevertheless, please do not
expect to be able to finance your studies entirely by
working. The study load is very high and it is not
always easy to find a part-time job. Non-EU citizens
are allowed by law to work for a maximum of 120 full
days (240 half days) per year. Students who are
employed by the university in one of the institutes or
departments ("studentische Hilfskräfte") are exempt
from this regulation, but other restrictions apply. You
are not allowed to work during the first year while
attending a German language class in preparation for
the test of German as a foreign language (TestDaF).

Language requirements
Excellent knowledge of English: non-native speakers
require a language certificate, e.g., TOEFL (paper-
based minimum 550; computer-based minimum 213;
Internet-based minimum 83), IELTS (minimum overall
band 6.5), CAE - Cambridge Advanced Certificate in
English or equivalent.
English as medium of instruction is not accepted.
Native speakers from the USA, Ireland, the UK,
Australia, and Canada are exempt from this
requirement.

Academic requirements
Admission requirements:
qualified Bachelor's degree in engineering or natural
sciences or
Bachelor's degree, preferably in a water-related
subject or
degree covering at least 180 ECTS points (from a
university, a university of applied sciences, or a
university of cooperative education with degrees
equivalent to those of a university) with completed
courses in civil engineering, environmental
 engineering, or the equivalent

Applicants from China, Mongolia, and Vietnam must

submit an APS certificate issued by the "Akademische
Prüfstelle für Chinesische Studienbewerber (APS)"
which has recently been established at the German
Embassy in Beijing.

Admission procedure:
Applications for the following winter semester must be
submitted by 15 February (deadline set by the
university).
The WAREM admission committee reviews each
applicant's admission. Decisions will ultimately be
based on the student's grade point average (CGPA),
his/her educational and professional background in
water-related subjects, and the required English
language skills. The application process is operated
online.

Application:
The following documents have to be uploaded by 15
February:
officially authenticated copy of school leaving
certificate (high school certificate or equivalent)
officially authenticated copy of the university
transcript
officially authenticated copy of your university
diploma
grading system of the university
English proficiency examination
personal statement
APS (China, Mongolia, Vietnam) or Konkoor (Iran)
optional: reference letters

Where to apply
For the online application, see:
https://campus.uni-stuttgart.de/cusonline/webnav.ini [ht
tps://campus.uni-stuttgart.de/cusonline/webnav.ini]

Arrival support
A pick-up service is part of our welcome package. If
you wish, you will be contacted before your departure,
and if you arrive between 8am and 8pm, you will be
met at Stuttgart airport or railway station and taken to
your accommodation. Your host partner will also help
you to deal with all formalities. This service is free of
charge.

Services and support for

international students
Cross-Cultural Mentoring Programme
The Office of International Affairs (Internationales
Zentrum, IZ) invites international degree students to
sign up for the "Cross-Cultural Mentoring Programme".
The programme is intended to ease initial challenges
at the university as well as to offer study information,
counselling services, subject-specific tutorials, courses,
counselling services, subject-specific tutorials, courses,
and activities during the entire course of the study
programme. For further information, please contact
mentoring@ia.uni-stuttgart.de.

Buddy Programme ready.study.stuttgart

The IZ offers a buddy programme in order to support
you during your start here in Stuttgart. You can meet
our buddies at several information stands during the
arrival week. We also offer a pick-up service from the
airport. In group sessions at the IZ, our buddies help
you with the formalities. In order to register for the
buddy programme, please e-mail
ready.study.stuttgart@ia.uni-stuttgart.de.

Accommodation
Both the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen and the
campus in the Stuttgart city centre have on-site halls of
residence. Dorm rooms (ranging from 240-350 EUR
per month) are furnished, some are equipped with a
sink, and all have access to kitchen and sanitary
facilities, telephone, and the Internet. From the campus
in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, the city of Stuttgart can be
reached by suburban railway within 10 minutes. If you
are under 30 years old and want to apply for a room in
one of the student dormitories, please contact Student
Services:

Studentenwerk Stuttgart
Rosenbergstraße 18
70174 Stuttgart
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)7 11-9 57 44 70
Fax: +49 (0)7 11-9 57 44 50
E-mail: wohnen.sws@t-online.de
Internet:
http://www.sws-internet.de [http://www.sws-internet.de]

Course website
www.warem.uni-stuttgart.de [http://www.warem.uni-stut
tgart.de]

About the university

The University of Stuttgart is one of the leading
technology-oriented universities in Germany with global
significance. Located in the heart of an economically
strong region with vast cultural integration, the
university sees itself as a hub of university-based
research as well as non-university and industrial
research. Furthermore, it takes a role as a guarantor of
research-based teaching, focused on quality and
holism. The university is dedicated to researching and
strengthening the interfaces between technology,
society, and culture in an interdisciplinary manner,
defined as the "Stuttgart Way".
This means the integration of engineering, natural
sciences, humanities, and social sciences based on the
fundamentals of cutting-edge research at a disciplinary
level. The University of Stuttgart implements innovative
level. The University of Stuttgart implements innovative
concepts in research and teaching in order to provide
knowledge and strategies for meaningful and
sustainable development. It focuses on basic research
that is both knowledge-oriented as well as application-
related. The university is actively part of regional,
national, and international research networks.
The University of Stuttgart is committed to the principle
of unity between research and teaching. Students
acquire knowledge, expertise, and the power of
judgement in accord with the guidelines of scientific
research and awareness. The university fosters
fascination for the sciences, supporting its students
and junior researchers at all stages of their careers. It
promotes independent thinking and provides an
environment for responsible action. In doing so, the
university educates individuals to become exceptional
experts who are globally-minded integrative thinkers
ready to act responsibly in sciences, the economy, and
society.

Total number of students

27,600

Total percentage of
international students
20 %

About the city

The city of Stuttgart, with about 600,000 inhabitants, is
the state capital of Baden-Württemberg. Situated in the
valley of the River Neckar, between the hills of the
Swabian Alb and the Black Forest, it is often called "the
city between forests and vineyards". A large number of
cultural highlights can be found in the city, including the
State Opera, the famous ballet founded by John
Cranko, theatres, concert and musical halls, art
galleries, and various museums. The Stuttgart area is
one of Europe's strongest high-tech regions. The
region is specialised in industries such as car
manufacturing, environmental technologies, machine
tools, electronics, information, and communication
technology. Many internationally-renowned companies
such as Bosch, Daimler, Porsche, and IBM Germany
have their headquarters and factories in the greater
Stuttgart area. In addition, numerous smaller
companies producing machine tools, textiles, precision
instruments, and luxury items are located here.

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