Water Technology | Master of Science in Technology

Every day, two million tons of sewage and industrial and agricultural wastewater is discharged into water bodies. Water treatment is inadequate in many parts of the world, and legislation concerning wastewater is constantly being tightened. Moreover, sustainability challenges us to reflect on water treatment in different ways.

Instead of focusing on end-of-pipe treatment for pollution prevention, we should shift our focus towards optimal resource utilisation and enhanced water recycling. Consequently, it is obvious that novel and sustainable materials and technologies for water treatment are needed.

In this master's programme, you will learn how water can be treated not only efficiently, but also in a sustainable and economical manner. You will obtain knowledge and skills to address water-related challenges in the future.

Teaching in this master's programme is based on existing and future water treatment challenges. Novel and advanced technologies are at the core of the studies, and course contents are planned based on industrial and municipal requirements as well as the most recent scientific advancements.

What will you learn in the programme? 

After graduation, you will be a competent professional in the rapidly developing, multidisciplinary area of water technology. 

You will acquire:

• competence in critical and relevant theories and techniques, problem-solving skills, and an ability to use knowledge, equipment and tools independently for the design and development of practical water treatment applications;
• understanding of the best available techniques (BATs) and advanced water treatment technologies, covering conventional water purification, advanced oxidation, and various separation methods;
• knowledge of the impact of conventional and emerging aquatic pollutants on the environment and human health;
• knowledge of sustainable water treatment and water reuse as well as recovering valuable compounds from water (wastewater, seawater);
• a professional network through practical assignments with companies throughout your studies in the programme; for example, a research project can be based on a real case study provided by an industrial partner.