About the opportunity
The Flood Risk Management Master Programme is a unique two-year joint degree integrating science, engineering, and socioeconomic topics through courses taught by leading experts at four partner institutions: TU Dresden (Germany), IHE Delft (Netherlands), Technical University of Catalonia (Spain), and the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). The curriculum is structured across four semesters. Semester 1 at TU Dresden establishes foundational engineering or non-engineering knowledge alongside a field trip. Semester 2 at IHE Delft focuses on hydroinformatics and modeling through real-world case studies. Semester 3 takes students to UPC Spain for specialized modules like debris flow and coastal flooding, and to the University of Ljubljana for spatial planning and socio-economic frameworks. Semester 4 is dedicated to the research thesis, which can be conducted with an industrial partner. Graduates receive multiple MSc degrees from the consortium universities.
Funding and benefits
- Opportunity to study at four prestigious European universities and graduate with degrees from TU Dresden, IHE Delft, UPC Barcelona, and the University of Ljubljana.
- Erasmus Mundus Scholarships available for eligible applicants, covering participation costs, travel, and a living allowance.
- Field trips to flood-prone areas, international field trips, and practical case studies.
- Access to a joint network of academic and industrial partners for research thesis placement and professional growth.
Who can apply?
- Open to international applicants from around the world, with distinct application deadlines for non-European and European applicants.
- Must meet the academic background and admission requirements set by the consortium universities for entry into a master's degree in science or engineering fields.
- English language proficiency to follow courses taught across European partner institutions.
Required documents
- Academic transcripts and university degree certificates
- Proof of English language proficiency
- CV and motivation letter
- Letters of recommendation
- Application forms and supporting documents as specified by the consortium admissions portal
When to apply
- Programme starts in September 2027.
- Submission deadline for non-European Erasmus Mundus Scholarship applicants: 3 January 2027.
- Submission deadline for European Erasmus Mundus Scholarship applicants: 7 February 2027.
How to apply
- Review specific admission requirements on the official Flood Risk Management website.
- Prepare all required academic documents, proof of language proficiency, and supporting materials.
- Submit the online application via the official admissions platform before the respective regional deadlines.
Additional information
- The programme is officially recognized as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree.
- Teaching is distributed across Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- An ideal opportunity for engineering, environmental science, or geography graduates looking to specialize in flood risk and climate adaptation.
- Suited for students seeking international mobility, studying in four different European countries within a single master's cycle.
- Provides direct pathways to collaborate with industrial partners and academic experts during thesis research.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires frequent relocation across four European countries over the span of two years.
- Strict application deadlines apply early in the year, requiring thorough advance preparation of documents.
- Intensive curriculum blending engineering, modeling, and socio-economic frameworks across multiple institutional systems.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This programme fits students aiming to build a specialized, international career in water resources, climate resilience, and flood management by combining rigorous academic training across top European institutions with practical European mobility.
Our take
Candidates with a background in engineering or science seeking a fully immersive, multi-country European master's degree in flood risk management should seriously consider applying, keeping careful note of the specific scholarship deadlines.
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