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Utrecht University · Utrecht, Netherlands
Master's Water & climate adaptation Full-time Two-year master (120 ECTS) integrating natural science, social science and management for sustainable water solutions, including several weeks of living-lab fieldwork at the Delta Climate Center in Zeeland.
Key facts Duration
24 months (2 years)
Tuition
25,306 EUR per year
Tuition (EU/EEA)
2,694 EUR per year
Application deadline
Verified Jul 2026: non-EU/EEA 1 April; Dutch & EU/EEA 1 June (September intake)
Verified Jul 2026 (2026-27): EU/EEA statutory EUR 2,694/yr; non-EU institutional EUR 25,306/yr. Renamed from 'Water Science and Management' in Sept 2025. Source: https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/water-management-for-climate-adaptation
Curriculum modules Living Lab (Delta Climate Center, Zeeland) — Field research with local stakeholders on real water challenges.Natural & social science courses — Water systems, governance and management.Master's Thesis — Independent research project.Admission requirements Relevant bachelor's degree (subject-specific requirements apply) IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 93 or equivalent Apply via Studielink plus the Utrecht portal Career destinations Water Management Consultant — Consulting & waterboardsClimate Adaptation Advisor — GovernmentResearcher — AcademiaVerify details on the official programme page .
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