Sustainable Management – Water and Energy
RWTH Aachen University
Program Overview
Maintaining a permanent supply of water and energy is one of the great global challenges of our time. As a result, the water-energy nexus, which reaches across various sectors,...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€55,000 – €95,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
In addition to the subject-related prerequisites, applicants must show proof of a profound level of the English language that is at least equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The following language tests are accepted as proof of English language skills: Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL), Internet-based test (iBT) IELTS Cambridge Test – Certificate of Advanced English First Certificate in English, FCE for short a certificate, certifying English skills at level B2 of the Common European Frame of Reference for Languages placement test of the RWTH Aachen Language Center at the B2 level, that is MK 7 Important information: This language certificate can only be obtained by individuals who are already enrolled as students at RWTH Aachen University.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
The prerequisites include a previously earned Bachelor's degree prior to entering this programme. Applicants are required to have a strong background in the natural sciences, hydraulics, and general engineering as well as degree-specific knowledge. The applicants should have completed at least 19 ECTS credit points in the scientific fundamentals in at least three of the following topics: maths, statistics, chemistry, physics, ecology, informatics. Additionally, at least 20 ECTS credit points in the engineering fundamentals, in at least three of following topics are required: mechanics, hydromechanics, water construction, thermal engineering. Lastly, at least 20 ECTS credit points in the subject-related fundamentals in at least three of following topics are required: process engineering, power engineering, water management, energy raw materials, business administration, climatology, hydrology, environmental management, energy industry, urban water management, surveying. If up to 20 ECTS credit points of the requirements are not fulfilled, students have to attend additional courses from the Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering programme. These additional courses are only offered in German. International applicants from non-EU/EEA countries additionally need to provide the evidence of a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. Further information is available in the respective admissions regulations. The exam board determines whether an applicant fulfils the entrance requirements.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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