Kazakh-German University (DKU) · Almaty, Kazakhstan
Master'sIntegrated water resources managementFull-time
Central Asia's dedicated water-management master's, run by the Kazakh-German University in Almaty with Freie Universität Berlin and taught in English: an interdisciplinary curriculum training 'water managers' for a water-stressed region — the planning, distribution and rational use of scarce water resources across Kazakhstan and its neighbours. Modules span IWRM fundamentals, environmental policy and law, technical aspects and field research, taught by FU Berlin professors and regional experts.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
Autumn
Curriculum modules
Basis of IWRM — Interdisciplinary foundations of integrated water management.
Environmental policy, legislation & economy — Governance and economics of water.
Field research & data analysis — Applied fieldwork and analysis in Central Asia.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's in natural, agricultural or technical sciences; OR economic/social/human sciences with at least 3 years' relevant work experience
Primarily for Central Asian nationals (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan)
English proficiency; transcripts and application via DKU
Career destinations
Water Resources Manager — Water utilities & agencies
Environmental Officer — Government & NGOs
Water Sector Researcher — Research & higher education
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