Master
Water Technology (joint degree)
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Tuition · Intl
↗€21,700
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗35
DUO ↑21% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
4 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.3/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,480
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Solving global water problems requires a multidisciplinary approach of knowledge and skills. That is why the Wetsus Institute and three Dutch universities offer a joint degree in Water Technology.
The Water Technology Master's degree programme is a two-year programme offered jointly by Wageningen University, University Twente and University of Groningen with all education being provided at Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for sustainable water technology, in Leeuwarden.In the field of water technology, breakthrough technological developments are required. Not only to enable the export ambitions of the water sector but also to solve global threats and challenges in society. The main added value of the course lies in the multidisciplinary study of biotechnology and separation technology. Such a combined technological approach may offer a solution to global developments within business and society and have a worldwide impact on the demand for and use of water. This programme will qualify you as the expert who is able to participate in resolving worldwide water issues. It enables students to complement their Bachelor of Science degree with scientific knowledge and capabilities that they need for a successful career in the dynamic international setting of business and research. To apply for this programme, please visit the website of Wageningen University. Detailed information
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University is the world #1 ranked university in agriculture and forestry for 7 consecutive years. Founded in 1876, it specializes in life sciences with focus on food, agriculture, and environment. Known as the most sustainable university in Netherlands and located in the "Food Valley" region.
Living in Wageningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€420/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,200
Cost of living
Low
Population
39k
Academic, international, and green. Wageningen is essentially a university town where academic life and city life merge. The atmosphere is intellectually stimulating with a strong focus on sustainability and global food challenges.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: milieutechnologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,480/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field81%
Permanent contract61%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten22%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree81%
Women among first-years35%
Say workload is “just right”50%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 19 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.6
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.4
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4
Career preparation4.2
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-08-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-15
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
Wetsus MSc Water Technology Scholarship ProgramFull or partial financial support; includes EU/non-EEA opportunities and one WRC-linked scholarship for South African students.
WUR MSc scholarships for international master’s studentsVaries by scholarship; eligibility and deadlines differ.
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