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Faculty

of Civil Engineering and Geosciences

MSc Programme

Rise to the challenge Water plays a major role in delta regions


like the Netherlands, where rivers and the The MSc in Hydraulic Engineering teaches
sea pose a constant threat and provide students to exploit the opportunities of
enormous benefit. The Netherlands water and develop protective strategies
Diploma Master of Science Civil
developed into a prosperous trading nation against it. Students resolve water-related
Engineering Track:
because of its large rivers and easy research problems to contribute to the
Hydraulic Engineering
accessibility to the North Sea. Water is also wellbeing of people living, working, and
Credits 120 ECTS, 24 months related to societal problems all over the recreating in deltaic areas. Students tackle
world, arising from climate fluctuations, complex problems and apply developed
Starts in September
subsidence, demographic developments, technologies practically within fluid
Language English economic growth, urbanisation and social- mechanics and other basic disciplines. The
of political contexts. The hydraulic engineers emphasis is on the use and development of
instruction of tomorrow will develop innovative computer models, laboratory experiments,
solutions to address future water demands and field measurements. Hydraulic
% 25-30%
for cities, plan river and coastal flood constructions, such as sluices, dams,
International
control projects and meet other water- barrages and storm surge barriers are
students
related challenges. studied and designed. Challenges are met
actively with research, physical and
numerical modelling, and through gaining
experience in evaluating the performance of
hydro-power plants.
Curriculum Hydraulic Engineering

The Environmental Fluid Mechanics


The Hydraulic Engineering track offers specialisation emphasises fundamental
the following specialisations: issues in fluid mechanics, such as
currents in open watercourses and
The Coastal Engineering specialisation related transport processes; turbulence;
concentrates on the coastal zone and flow densities and shallow-water waves.
introduces various approaches to coastal Interactions between currents or waves
and riverbank protection and the design and coastal engineering works are
of breakwaters. Students research investigated, as well as river-bank and
coastal morphology, dune erosion and seabed protection.
tidal inlets.
The Hydraulic Structures and Flood
The Rivers, Ports and Waterways Risk specialisation focuses on the
specialisation allows students to focuses design and construction of dykes, dams,
on one of three subjects. Within the River locks, weirs, quays and storm surge
Engineering field, students study river barriers. Students learn to design
flows, sediment transport and river underground infrastructure, such as
morphology. Dredging Engineering is a submerged and bored tunnels, and
multidisciplinary study in which civil, underground spaces. Probabilistic design
maritime and mechanical engineering methods play an important role in the
aspects play an important role. In the design of these constructions.
Ports and Waterways field, students
learn how to design a port area or
transhipment terminal logistically.

"When I finished my BSc in Civil Engineering at TU Delft, the


choice to continue my studies in the MSc program of Hydraulic
Engineering at TU Delft was not that difficult. I always loved the
courses concerning fluid mechanics and its applications. Also,
the Dutch expertise on the subject of hydraulic engineering and
its worldwide importance provided an extra incentive. TU Delft
offers the chance to benefit from a world-class faculty with
diverse areas of expertise. It also provides endless possibilities
to broaden my view and experience within the field. Hydraulic
Engineering is concerned with the various ways in which we can
protect ourselves against the dangers of water and the
opportunities that water offers us. Within this program, you learn
to tackle complex problems within fluid mechanics and other
base disciplines and to apply developed technologies in
practice."
Jor Smulders (Ports and Waterways) "A student who chooses the master in
Dynamic Assessment of the Bolivar Hydraulic Engineering will become a
Roads Navigational Barge Gate Barrier versatile specialist. Someone who is
uniquely able to provide technically and
Sharon van Geffen (Environmental Fluid scientifically sound solutions, respecting
Mechanics) both people and the planet. We offer a
A Hydromechanically Coupled Flowline course programme built on fundamentals
Model for Simulating Glacier Surge of physics and scientific progress. It is
Behaviour of Land-Terminating, Hard- designed to meet the needs of modern
Bedded, Temperate Glaciers society. Our strong link with contractors,
consultants, research institutes and
Marcel Mol (Coastal Engineering) governmental bodies provides
The Effective Transport Difference: A opportunities for students to obtain
New Concept for Morphodynamic Model practical experience and get acquainted
Validation with realistic projects. This is a vital
element in our educational programme. It
also helps students to explore what their
Robert de Boer (Flood Risk) future role in the field of hydraulic
Building-with-Nature Solutions for engineering might be. Actually, our entire
Hurricane Flood Risk Reduction in programme is about learning and
Galveston Bay, Texas: Conceptual discovering. That remains throughout
Design Study your career: no two projects are the
same. Hydraulic engineers are
Camille Habets (Hydraulic Structures) challenged continuously by nature as
Performance-Based Seismic Analysis well as by changing societal and cultural
of an Anchored Sheet Pile Quay Wall demands to exhaust and shift
technological boundaries. Choosing
Hydraulic Engineering in Delft is
As a hydraulic engineer you'll find choosing for one of the worlds leading
employment opportunities in non-profit MSc programmes in this field."
organisations such as ministeries and
water boards, and in profit organisations
like Deltares, Arcadis, Fugro, DHVm
Grontmij Royal Haskoning, Witteveen +
Bos and Lievense. Furthermore many
will work at companies as Shell, BAM,
Boskalis, Van Oord, Heerema, Allseas,
IHC and the Port of Rotterdam Authority.
The relation between these highly
respected companies worldwide and our
department at the Delft University of
Technology is fairly intensive. You will
benefit from it, during the track Hydraulic
Engineering and after graduating.
3. Proof of English language proficiency.
An HBO Bachelors degree does not - A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
qualify you for direct admission to a TU Language) with an overall Band score of
As the incoming students tend to come Delft Masters programme. You must first at least 90 and a minimum score of 21
from different backgrounds, a six-week complete a supplementary programme to for each section. Please note that we
convergence course is organised at the bring your knowledge to the required only accept the TOEFL internet-based
start of the MSc to ensure that they are level. You can do this during your HBO test.
all optimally prepared. This course is programme by completing a bridging - or an IELTS (academic version) with an
tailored to individual needs. Students minor, or through a bridging programme overall Band score of at least 6.5 and a
with a technical background and no upon completion of your HBO degree. minimum of 6.0 for each section.
previous knowledge of geology or - or proof that you have passed
petroleum engineering are welcome. The For detailed entrance requirements in the University of Cambridge 'Certificate
teaching is challenging and the reading mathematics and English for the bridging of Proficiency in English' or
list extensive. There is frequent minor and the bridging programme see: the University of Cambridge 'Certificate
interaction with professors and tutors and www.hbodoorstroom.tudelft.nl (some in Advanced English' with a minimum
a dedicated team of specialists are on exceptions apply)Applications through grade B.
hand to help students achieve their Studielink: www.tudelft.studielink.nl.
goals. For international students, the application
period starts October 1 and closes April
To be considered for admission to an 1. To start an MSc application, please
If you hold a Dutch BSc degree in Civil MSc programme you will need to meet complete the online application and pay
Engineering (CiTG), Architecture (BK) or TU Delfts general admission the refundable application fee of 100.
Policy, Technology and Management requirements. You will then receive an email with the
(TBM) that is closely related to the link to upload the required documents.
Masters programme, you will be For more information about the
1. A University Bachelors degree (or
admitted directly. However, if your application procedure and studying at TU
proof that you have nearly completed a
undergraduate programme is not closely Delft in general, visit:
Bachelors programme) in a main subject
related to the Masters programme you www.admissions.tudelft.nl
closely related to the MSc programme to
will be required to take additional courses
which you are applying, with good grades
in what is called a bridging programme.
on the key courses.
This may be a standard programme or it An award-winning introduction
may be tailored to your specific situation. programme of social and educational
2. A BSc Cumulative Grade Point activities welcomes all international
Average (CGPA) of at least 75% of the
To see which Masters programmes are students. Students are introduced to the
scale maximum.
open to you upon completion of your CEG faculty, receive helpful information
Bachelors degree at a Dutch university, about the Dutch education system and
visit: www.doorstroommatrix.nl. meet fellow students in their
Applications through Studielink: programmes. Get to know other
www.tudelft.studielink.nl. international students, visit the highlights
of Delft and learn the ins and outs of the
TU Delft campus.

Further information for international


Please visit the webpage for all details, applicants
complete requirements, deadlines and International Office CEG
contact information: E
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CEG Faculty
Henk Jan Verhagen Stevinweg 1
Master's Coordinator Hydraulic 2628 CN Delft
Engineering
T +31 (0)15 278 50 67
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Karel Karsen
Academic Counsellor
T +31 (0)15 278 33 37
E
February 2017

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