24 monthsProgramme duration
24,150 EURTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Materials Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Safe and clean water is becoming increasingly scarce, and conflict over water is growing. As a Master's student of Hydrology, you will dive into global water challenges and find sustainable solutions. You will learn to understand the hydrological cycle and its impact on society.
Hydrology at VU Amsterdam
Hydrologists are needed everywhere. The Netherlands is known for its experts in the field of water management. So, where better to study hydrology than in Amsterdam! In our Master, you will investigate water challenges and processes from a systems perspective. The Master offers interdisciplinary perspectives, a personal teaching style, and has a hands-on, international and real-world approach.
During the programme you will gain skills that allow understanding the processes driving the water cycle, and enable you to address risks related to water quantity (such as floods and droughts) and water quality (such as pollution).
Hbo diploma
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Become a Hydrology student for a (field)day!
Want to know if the Master Hydrology suits you? Join us a day in the field! Date: 13 April 2026. Mail to apply or for more information: [email protected].
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Materials Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Safe and clean water is becoming increasingly scarce, and conflict over water is growing. As a Master's student of Hydrology, you will dive into global water challenges and find sustainable solutions. You will learn to understand the hydrological cycle and its impact on society.
Hydrology at VU Amsterdam
Hydrologists are needed everywhere. The Netherlands is known for its experts in the field of water management. So, where better to study hydrology than in Amsterdam! In our Master, you will investigate water challenges and processes from a systems perspective. The Master offers interdisciplinary perspectives, a personal teaching style, and has a hands-on, international and real-world approach.
During the programme you will gain skills that allow understanding the processes driving the water cycle, and enable you to address risks related to water quantity (such as floods and droughts) and water quality (such as pollution).
Hbo diploma
Did you know that you can easily gain admission with an hbo degree? See here for more information .
Become a Hydrology student for a (field)day!
Want to know if the Master Hydrology suits you? Join us a day in the field! Date: 13 April 2026. Mail to apply or for more information: [email protected].
Summer School
Apply to VU Amsterdam Summer School and develop your academic skills in a focused and inspiring study abroad experience.
Admission Requirements
1. Academic requirements
Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree ( wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO ) obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years). We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
2. Programme specific requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Earth sciences, Geology, Geography or another Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences and Technology
Knowledge and understanding
Exact Sciences ((Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) and Earth Sciences (Geology, Physical Geography);
Common processes in Exact, Earth or Environmental Sciences
Skills
General academic skills: analytical and critical thinking, and scientific writing skills demonstrated for example by higher education BSc thesis or equivalent
3. English-language proficiency requirements
You will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. You can find an overview of relevant information to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page.Tuition fees
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