Water Resources Engineering - Master's Programme

By applying integrated water resources management, various kinds of water can be used to cover this demand in a sustainable way. These are the issues we explore with our students, as well as challenges such as wastewater treatment, storm water management, coastal hydraulics, and modelling of hydrological processes. The programme is broad and covers the most important aspects of water resources engineering.

Many of the courses included in the programme contain practical elements, which allow our students to deepen their understanding of the more theoretical components and to develop both professional and academic skills. Our strong links to industry and research ensure that our courses maintain a high level of relevance to current issues and developments.

Full list of courses in this programme: https://www.lth.se/english/study/TAWRE

Special features of the programme

• An opportunity to specialise in fields where we have world-leading expertise, such as water and waste-water treatment, coastal hydraulics and modelling of hydrological processes
• Accessible and engaged teachers who will give you thorough feedback and help you progress throughout your studies
• Strong industry links and opportunities to work closely with local and international organisations
• A multinational, innovative and interactive learning environment

Do you want to change the world?

Lund University and the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) have entered into a collaborative initiative, the UNU Hub on Water in a Changing Environment (WICE). This unique hub aims to address global water challenges by connecting Lund University researchers and students with the UN’s expertise and networks.

The Master’s programme in Water Resources Engineering is associated to the UNU Hub and some students in the programme will be able to follow a special UNU Hub Master’s track. The aim is to inspire future environmental leaders to work on real-world solutions that makes a difference. UNU Director Kaveh Madani, alumni of this Master's, calls it "an incubator for those who want to change the world."

More information: https://www.unuhub.lu.se/education/

Career prospects

The need for clean water and sanitation is a global concern affecting large, densely populated cities and smaller communities in industrialised and developing regions alike. This Master’s programme will prepare you for a rewarding and challenging career within an essential profession. Our graduates play important roles in the water sector all over the world, and their educational experiences in Lund have assisted them in becoming outstanding professionals.

The skills they have acquired during the programme are sought after by organisations in a wide variety of industries, from large multinational corporations and nonprofit organisations to regional and national government bodies. Many go on to become hydrologists, process engineers, hydrogeologists, consultants and water resource managers. Others pursue an academic career within prestigious universities.

Typical examples of organisations which have employed our graduates are Sweco (Sweden), Stockholm Environment Institute (International), NextEra Energy, Inc. (USA), Veolia (France), and JBA Risk Management (UK). Some of our graduates move on to PhD programmes. Among the many universities which have accepted our students are KTH (Sweden), Uppsala University (Sweden) as well as universities in Europe, Asia, Australia and America. Graduates from the UNU Hub Master's track will impove their  possibilities to secure careers within international organisations addressing global water challenges.