WATENV: Master of Science Programme in

Water Resources and Environmental Management

Sustainable development in all areas of water resources management, water supply,

waste water treatment and solid waste management is of great importance for present-day and succeeding
generations. Engineers and natural scientists in water resources and environmental management are qualified to
search for responses to worldwide problems of increasing water scarcity, flood risks and environmental pollution.
Graduates work together with colleagues in several special fields. The job is multidisciplinary, interesting and
worldwide needed.WATENV is a research oriented Master of Science Programme, which provides international
students the opportunity to qualify for demading positions in water resources and environmental management.
Therefore the education is interdisciplinary with optional specialization in Water Resources Management or Sanitary
Engineering.Several institutes of the highly reputable and well equipped Leibniz Universität Hannover (Germany) are
involved in the WATENV courses. They offer outstanding general conditions for students and researchers.In the first
semester students obtain knowledge of basics in natural sciences, environmental hydraulics, hydrology and water
resources management. Afterwards one of the two special fields, Water Resources Management or Sanitary
Engineering, has to be elected for the second and third semester. These scientific courses are accompanied by
courses, which aim at the development and improvement of soft skills required for successful scientific work. In the
fourth semester students complete the master thesis under supervision.
Modules CP
Mandatory Basics:
Natural Sciences 6
Environmental Hydraulics 6
Hydrology & Water Resources Management I 6
Environmental Data Analysis 6
Major A: Water Resources Management:
Hydrology & Water Resources Management II 6
Ecology & Water Resources 6
Hydrological Modelling 6
Special Topics in Water Resources Management 3
Major B: Sanitary Engineering:
Sanitary Engineering 6
Solid Waste Management 6
Water Supply & Industrial Water Management 6
Special Topics in Sanitary Engineering 3
Elective Supplements:
Hydraulic Engineering 3
Computer & Informatics 3
Water, Soils & Vegetation 6
Practical Training in Sanitary Engineering 6
Flow & Transport Processes 6
Environmental Economics 6
Environmental & Coastal Management 6
Wetland Ecology and Management 6
Hydropower Engineering 6
Soft Skills and Projects:
Research Planning & Scientific Communication 3
Research Project & Colloquium 6
Theories & Methods of Research 3
Master Thesis 30
Water Engineering
MD
Magdeburg

Degree
Master of Engineering

Study Type
Consecutive Master's programmes

Start of studies
The programme begins in winter and summer semesters.
Applicants with foreign certificates please apply till 31 May (winter semester) or 30 November (summer semester) via
uni-assist e.V..

Standard period of study

The standard period of study is 3 semesters.

Admission restriction
No restricted admission

Please note
international, English-language Master’s course
special admission requirements

The Master’s programme is run as a joint degree programme by Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences
together with the Universidad de La Coruña/Spain.

Enrollment for the winter semester: The first semester is taught at the University of La Coruña and the second
semester at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences.

Enrollment for the summer semester: The first semester is taught at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied
Sciences and the second semester at the University of La Coruña.

The third semester is a traineeship semester at one of the two named universities or at other participating universities
or in companies/institutions.

Programme objectives
The objective of the programme is to acquire fundamental professional knowledge and the ability to work
independently in accordance with scientific methods, to master the varied demands of working life in applied practice,
research or teaching, and to deal effectively with the frequently changing tasks that arise in the professional life of an
engineer working in water management.

On the Master’s programme in Water Engineering,graduates acquire expertise in the fields of national and
international water management planning processes, in drinking water supply and waste water disposal, hydrology,
hydraulic engineering and experimental hydraulics, in restoration ecology and in biotechnology and river morphology,
as well as flow and process modelling.
 Degree course content
Semester 1 (La Coruña)

Compulsory modules

 Hydrological Plannings and Projects I

 Water supply and drainage systems
 Physico-Chemistry and quality of water

Optional Courses (2/4)

 Experimental Hydraulics I
 Computational Fluid Dynamics I
 Water Treatment and Energy Efficency
 Groundwater Engineering I

Semester 2 (Magdeburg)

Compulsory modules

 Hydraulic Plannings and Projects II

 GIS and Hydrology
 Restoration Ecology

Optional Courses (2/4)

 Experimental Hydraulics II
 Computational Fluid Dynamics II
 River Morphology
 Environmental biotechnology and hydrochemistry

Semester 3 (La Coruña, Magdeburg, project partner,

enterprise/institution)

 traineeship as Enterprise training or University

training
 Master's Thesis
 Admission requirements
Admission to the Master‘s programme in Water Engineering requires a good or excellent university degree completed
over a standard course duration of at least 7 semesters or at least 210 credits in the subjects of Water Management,
Civil Engineering or a strongly related field.

Applicants who cannot meet the requirement for 210 credits but can provide evidence of at least 180 credits will be
given the opportunity to obtain the missing 30 credits over one semester of a Bachelor‘s programme before the start
of the Master‘s course.

In addition, evidence must be provided of knowledge of the English language to level B2 of the Common European
Framework (recommendations).

Evidence of the necessary English language skills can be provided in the form of:

 IELTS exam - 5 Punkte or

 Cambridge exam - First Certificate in English FCE (A-C) or

 TOEIC - 541 Punkte or

 TOEFL iBT - 87 Punkte (computer based) or

 UNIcert II or

 ALTE level - Level 3 or

 equivalent tests

Prospects
The international Master‘s programme in Water Engineering prepares students for professional activity in higher
positions in various areas of the water industry on an international level. The content of the programme is suitable for
roles in supply and disposal companies, the consulting field, in environment agencies and ministries, in private water
industry or environmental protection companies, in engineering firms offering consulting and planning, and
institutions, as well as in teaching and research.

 Objectives and Course Contents

Welcome

…to the International Master Environmental Engineering in Lübeck!

Qualification

The study programme Master Environmental Engineering qualifies experts in environmental protection based
on sound environmental assessment and innovative technologies. Students will learn techniques for renewable
and clean energy supply (hydro-power, biogas and solar energy), modern environmental management
approaches for industrial ecology and for the sustainable use of water resources. The course program is
interdisciplinary and combines natural science (environmental hydrology, industrial ecology, climate protection)
with environmental disciplines of engineering (environmental hydraulics, water treatment and urban drainage).
Motivation

The study programme is based on the premise that sustainable growth is based on technology for renewable
energy, a steady improvement of industrial processes reducing the production footprint on resources and
innovative approaches to environmental resources management.

What is Environmental Engineering?

Environmental Engineers develop processes and techniques and build infrastructure for water treatment and
sanitation, for reduction of air pollution, for soil and groundwater remediation and for the sustainable use of
renewable energies.

Technische Hochschule Lübeck in Germany

Technische Hochschule Lübeck (Technische Hochschule Lübeck) offers a masters of environmental

engineering with a focus on application and project oriented studies. THL cooperates with the University of
Lübeck, research centres (Fraunhofer Institute) and local and regional industries. THL offers an experimental
water treatment plant, a modern hydraulic laboratory, laboratories for eco-hydrometry, process engineering and
environmental technology. Courses are offered providing insight into ongoing projects and R&D activities in the
field of bioenergy, water treatment and environmental hydrology. Germany enjoys a global reputation as a
pioneer in environmental engineering. Public funding programmes and the close collaboration between
research institutes and industries have created an attractive environmental market.

Required Cour

Course Abbr. LP Hours

Environmental Processes for Ressource Protection 6 4
Energy and Climate Protection 6 4
Urban Water Science and Technology 6 4
Environmental Hydraulics 6 4
Projects
Project 1: Energy-Climate-Ecology 6 4
Required Courses (second semester)

Course Abbreviation CP Hours

Industrial Ecology 6 4
Framework for Sustainaility 6 4
Water and Environment 6 4
Sustainable Water Management 6 4
Course Abbreviation CP Hours
Projects
Project 2: Water and Environment 6 4
Required Courses (third semest

course Abbreviation CP Hours

Master Seminar and Presentation 4 4
Master Thesis 20
Master Colloquium 6

Details About Master’s Degree Program in Water

Science and Engineering

Information

In the context of realizing the Bologna Process to structure a European Higher Education Area, it is the target of the

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) to offer a master’s degree as the final achievement of a student’s education. The

master’s degree program in Water Science and Engineering offered by the KIT-Department of Civil Engineering, Geo and

Environmental Sciences addresses graduates with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering subject such as Civil or

Environmental Engineering, Chemical and Process Engineering, Bioengineering or Mechanical Engineering, a bachelor’s

degree in natural sciences such as Geoecology, Environmental Sciences or Geosciences or a bachelor’s degree in a field

with essentially the same content.

The degree program can be fully completed in English.

Degree and Duration

2 years for degree Master of Science (M.Sc.); 120 credit points (analogous to the European Credit Transfer and

Accumulation System – ECTS) need to be acquired; variations in normal program length are possible.

Topics

The master’s degree program in Water Science and Engineering offers an interdisciplinary and research oriented education

right at where water-related engineering and natural sciences meet. Graduates of this program are capable of

independently developing strategies and technical solutions for sustainable management of water resources. Their complex

area of work is located between the conflicting priorities of efficient use of limited water resources, increasing demands in

their protection, handling of hydrometeorological extreme events and impacts of the global change on the water cycle and

water-related cycles of materials.

The area of specialization comprises three profiles:

  Water Technologies & Urban Water Cycle

 Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Engineering

 Environmental System Dynamics & Management

In an additional profile Water Resources Engineering, "generalist" education in Water Engineering is possible. The

specialist education is complemented by advanced fundamentals in water-related engineering and natural sciences and

profound knowledge in methods and skills.

The different choices of the study program require compiling a personal study plan for each student. Each student is

advised by a mentor who has to be selected before start of the program.

Admission

Admission requirements to the master’s degree program in Water Science and Engineering are:

 a completed bachelor’s degree or at least equivalent degree of at least 3 years duration and based on a minimum of

180 ECTS credits points

 minimum requirements in Higher Mathematics of at least 12 credit points completed in the bachelor’s program

 additionally minimum requirements in two of the three following subjects:

o Physics and/or Mechanics: minimum of 10 ECTS points

o water-related engineering and/or natural sciences such as Water Management, Hydrology, Hydrogeology

and/or Hydrometeorology: minimum of 10 ECTS points

o Chemistry and/or Biology: minimum of 10 ECTS points

The admission process is regulated by the admission regulations for the master’s degree program in Water Science and

Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

All applicants whose native language is not English need to present proof of sufficient knowledge of English; this means:

Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 90 in the internet-based TOEFL test; IELTS with a

minimum score of 6,5 or an equivalent certificate.

Applicants who meet the above-mentioned requirements are invited to an interview. In this interview it is determined

whether the applicant’s expertise gained in prior studies or in other institutions in regards to their scientific professional

qualification is sufficient in order to complete the master’s program in its normal program length. The interview should

indicate whether the applicant is capable and motivated for the selected study program. The applicants need to

demonstrate that they are able to apply subject-specific content from their previous studies to problems and objectives in

water-related engineering and natural sciences. Problems and objectives in water-related engineering and natural sciences

comprise the following topics: water cycle, transport and transformation processes in aquatic systems, balance

approaches.
 Water Resources Engineering and
Management (WAREM)
Standard Period of Study: 4 semesters
Start of studies: Winter semester (special deadlines for application)
Teaching Language: English
[Photo: IWS]
The growing global socio-political requirements for solutions concerning water supply and
environmental investments in the water sector have increased the demand for well-qualified and
internationally oriented engineers. WAREM is particularly suited to satisfy and answer these
demands by covering the following main areas:

 Groundwater Management and Geohydrology

 Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Management
 Sanitary Engineering and Water Quality Management

The program profits from the University of Stuttgart‘s excellent research facilities in the water
sector, such as the worldwide largest in-situ groundwater remediation installation (VEGAS),
Europe’s largest prototype research waste water treatment plant (LFKW), and a laboratory hall
for physical modeling in Hydraulic Engineering. The program includes many excursions
throughout Europe to visit hydropower stations, locks, sewage treatment plants and water
supply system. Qualified, multidisciplinary engineers and scientists as well as international scientific and professional
cooperation in the field of water resources engineering and management are in demand to meet the water needs of a
growing world population within given environmental and social constraints.
The Master of Science Program WAREM has been developed to satisfy these demands. It is based mainly on the fields of
civil and environmental engineering, and working close together with the Institutes IWS (Hydraulic and Computation
Environmental Systems) and ISWA (Sanitary Engineering, Water Quality and Solid Waste Management).

WAREM is the appropriate Master program for

o Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process Technology, Environmental Eng.
Fluid Mechanic Eng. Irrigation Eng, Mechanical Eng., Sanitary Eng., Soil & Irrigation Eng.
o Educational or professional experience in either hydraulics or wastewater, particularly in fluid mechanics are required
Not appropriate: High National Diploma (HND
 Application Requirements

 Curriculum Vitae (CV)

 University transcript (original translated (english or german) and validated)
 University Diploma (original translated (english or german) and validated)
 Letter of University indicating maximum/minimum grading system
 Motivation letter
 Results of your English proficiency examination - English as medium of instruction is not accepted!!
Please note: Native speakers from USA, Ireland, UK, Australia, Nea Zealand and Canada are exempted
OPTIONAL
 Recommendation letter(s)
 Working Certificate(s)
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English Proficiency Examination Minimum Requirements

TOEFL PBT 550 pts.

TOEFL iBT 79 pts.
IELTS academic 6.0
CAE C
CPE C
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 Integrated Water Resources Management (Master's program)

Current global trends such as population and economic growth as well as climate
change exert increasing pressure on water resources worldwide. These ressources are
the basis for food production, urban and industrial water supplies and hydropower.
Experts are needed who understand that multiple problems of water resources
management can only be addressed through a holistic approach.

The profile of the Master's program is application-oriented. The aim is, besides providing the
participants with an overview on the water sector in general, to educate experts in the field of
Integrated Water Resources Management. This requires a diversification of their knowledge and
leads to the capability of cross-linked thinking. The answer to complex environmental and water
related problems requires economic and managerial competencies more than classical
technical knowledge.
The consolidation of different disciplines has not only a methodological dimension but a cultural
and a human one, because interdisciplinary team work requires knowledge sharing and
effective communication.

Based on this, the study objectives are:

 Broadening and enhancing expert knowledge

 Providing key qualifications required for international cooperation projects
 Fostering the link between different areas of specialization
 Enhancing oral and written communication considering different stakeholder groups regarding
target groups
 Broaden methodological and scientific skills, bridging theoretical knowledge and practical
requirements
 Practicing own research on interdisciplinary and inter-sectorial approaches to Integrated Water
Resources Management
 Joint Degree with University of Jordan
The two years joint degree program is offered in Jordan and Germany with English as
languages of instruction. Students will study the first two semesters in Germany and then go to
Jordan for their third semester. The fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis.

IWRM International
At Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Current global trends such as population and economic growth as well as climate change exert increasing
pressure on water resources worldwide, which are the basis for food production, urban and industrial water
supplies and hydropower. Experts are needed who understand that multiple problems of water resources
management can only be addressed through a holistic approach considering both technical and socioeconomic
problems of resources use. These experts should also have knowledge of the practices of project funding and
international cooperation.
What do we offer?

 courses and technical field visits on the latest concepts and technologies of water management
 getting first hand advice from high level professionals and entrepreneurs in the water sector
 training on project management and leadership qualifications
 information on practice and projects of international cooperation
 study exchange opportunities with ITT partner universities
 scholarships

What do we expect?
In order to participate you should

 be highly motivated to learn and work in an international environment

 have a professional or academic background related to the water sector
 be fluent in English (TOEFL 550 point or IELTS Band 6)
 be willing to take up leadership positions in the future

What are your perspectives?

 excellent career opportunities in international cooperation and development assistance

 working for national and international companies in the expanding business sector “water management”.
 leadership positions in the public and private water sector
 become part of a network of excellence on IWRM

Academics
Objective
The overall objective is to educate experts in the field of Integrated Water Resource Management who are high
on demand for leading positions in the water sector and are able to manage complex projects for international
institutions and companies.
Target group
The ideal student holds at minimum a bachelor degree and has some working experience at an institution or
company in the water sector. He or she should be fluent in English and have good communicative skills. In
addition, participants should be highly motivated to contribute to solving the water crisis. Furthermore the
participants should aspire to make a career in the international water sector. The participants may come from a
variety of backgrounds: engineering, natural sciences, economics, social sciences.
Teaching contents and aims
The studies cover a period of four semesters. The fourth semester is dedicated to the master thesis. The didactic
concept consists of two components: a technical and a social. The technical component provides the participants
with the relevant and up to date knowledge necessary to take decisions towards a sustainable management of
water resources. The social component is equally important and aims at equipping the participants with the
communicative, intercultural and managerial skills necessary to take up leadership positions in the water sector
and to work effectively in the framework of international cooperation. In class, modern methods of teaching
should be applied such as problem based learning, interactive teaching, concept mapping and computer based
learning.
Degree
The participants receive a degree Master of Science »Integrated Water Resources Management«, issued by
Cologne University of Applied Sciences.
Language of instruction
English
Start of the program
First semester starts in Cologne each winter term (September).

Content
The studies cover a period of four semesters. The first and second semester take place in Cologne, the third
semester can be used for study exchange or can be studied in Cologne. The fourth semester is dedicated to the
master thesis. The program consists of basic modules, like “Management of Natural Resources Systems”,
“Natural Resources Economics and Governance”, ”International Cooperation and Development” and “Project and
Business Management” with the aim of providing an overview on water management, economics, project
management and the regional and institutional context. In addition, the participants select ten specialized
electives related to topics of water management emphasising the particular situation. The fourth semester will
focus on the preparation of the master thesis. Internships and research stays, if possible together with a local
institution or company, guarantee the practical orientation of the master research. Tutors pay particular
attention that the knowledge acquired in the first three semesters is applied in the individual projects.
Field visits
Field visits play an important role as the exposure to real projects and to relevant institutions is of highest
importance in order to meet the objectives of the master program.
Projects
In the modules “Project I – III” students will have the chance to apply the new knowledge received in the basic or
specialized modules to an interdisciplinary case study. The participants should come from diverse technical or
managerial backgrounds. The team projects should be related to real projects visited during the field trips or to
projects suggested through other partners of the network.

Program Structure
The master program starts in the winter term of each academic year. It consists of modules, which are usually
block-structured. The program is equivalent to 120 ECTS, (one ECTS equals around 30 hours of workload)
 according to the European

system.
The first, second and third semester consist of core and elective modules, the fourth semester is dedicated to
master thesis:

 Core modules (compulsory modules) cover 40 ECTS

 Elective modules (compulsory optional modules from the catalogue “Method & Tools” and the thematic
catalogues “IWRM”, “REM”, “NRM”) cover 50 ECTS
 Master thesis and colloquium cover 30 ECTS

Core Modules
Acknowledging the fact that participants have a wide range of professional backgrounds, core modules aim at
providing the student with a general overview of different disciplines relevant to water resources. The IWRM
program follows the principle of sustainable development, which can only be achieved in consideration of ethical
and social aspects. Therefore, such aspects play a fundamental role during the studies. In various courses
students are encouraged to think and reflect critically.
Elective Modules
The elective modules are organized into “Methods and Tools” and three thematic blocks: “Integrated Water
Resources Management IWRM”, “Natural Resources Management and Development NRM”, “Renewable Energy
Management REM”. Students select a total of ten elective modules from the respective module catalogue IWRM
(minimum 25 ECTS), the module catalogue methods and tools (minimum of 10 ECTS), and a maximum of 15
ECTS modules from the any module catalogue, including the catalogues of the adjoining master programs (NRM
and REM). Such multiple opportunities of elective courses choices are beneficial for the interdisciplinary nature of
the student body. Every student is supported in his way of specializing during the master program. Since
resources management includes numerous cross-cutting issues, free choice of electives from the adjoining
module catalogues related to energy and land is highly important.
Thesis

The fourth semester is dedicated to the master thesis research which is addressing a present research or

management problem. The thesis can be carried out in an African, Asian or Latin American country relevant to

the student’s specialization, possibly a local institution or company guarantee the practical orientation of the

master research. Here students demonstrate their ability to analyse a problem as well as design, execute and
 document the related research. Hence, the student applies the knowledge and competencies acquired in the

previous semesters and demonstrates the ability to plan and execute a project systematically and independently.

Application
The application deadline is determined by your situation and requirements.

 Foreign applications for the same year

 Application Period: from 01.02 until 31.03 each year
 Application documents should be submitt to UNI ASSIST.
 Apply for DAAD scholarships (only DAC-List countries)
 Deadline: 30.09. every year to start studying the following year.
 Applications should be submit as hard copy to ITT (read more)
 German applications for the same year
 Application Period: from 01.05 until 10.06 each year
 Application documents should be submitt to TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences)

Please follow the instruction in the respective online application platform.

The following application documents are required:

 curriculum vitae (in tabular form, English language)

 document proving the higher education entrance qualification
 graduation certificate
 academic record of university study
 proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 550 points, IELTS band 6)
 a letter of motivation explaining why you would like to study in the program (1 page)
 a research idea related to the master program (2 pages)

Application Requirements and

documents
 Requirements
 Application Documents
 Postal Address for the application
 English Language Sufficiency
 Additional Documents for graduates of Universities in China, Georgia and Iran

Requirements
Application for the Master's Program in Environmental Engineering is open to candidates with a Bachelor's
Degree obtained at a domestic or foreign university after at least six semesters of study in the area(s) of
Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering disciplines.

Applicants who haven't received their bachelor 's degree upon the application deadline but expect to receive it
prior to the enrolment at TUM are also eligible to apply.
 Since the instruction language is English, applicants have to prove their language sufficiency in English.

Application Documents
Following application documents must be handed in before the application deadline:

 Signed application form

after completing the online application the form must be printed out, signed and send per post along with the
other required documents

 Transcript of Records
listing all passed courses and marks of the undergraduate studies including the aggregate mark or graduate
average, with explanation of grading system (maximum grade, minimum passing grade). Please provide a
certified copy or a certified translation of the transcript in English or German

 Preliminary Evaluation over UniAssist (for graduates of universities outside the EU/EEA)
All applicants for a master's degree who did not obtain their qualification for postgraduate studies (usually a
bachelor's degree) in a country within the EU/EEA must provide a certificate of preliminary evaluation over
UniAssist. For further information click here.

 Proof of English language sufficiency

Certified copy of the official results in one of the accepted certificates listed below.

 Detailed Curriculum Vitae

 Statement of Purpose
Personal statement (max. 2 pages) about your reasons for choosing the graduate studies in Environmental
Engineering at TUM and your specific thematic interests.

 Copy of any additional academic achievement (optional)

If your CV includes related extra-curricular activities, awards, internships or professional experience please
provide related certifications. Please do not include complete scientific publications or presentations.

Following documents can be handed in the latest upon the enrolment (five weeks after lectures begin):

 Degree Certificate
Please provide a certified copy or a certified translation of your undergraduate degree certificate in English or
German

 Copy of your passport front side or identity card*

 Proof of student's health insurance*

A student's health insurance can also be organised after your arrival in Germany.

Students already enrolled in a full time study programme of TUM do not need to hand in the documents marked
with (*), since they are already available at the enrolment office.

Additional documents:

 Proof of basic language skills in German

All students must provide proof of basic German language skills (at least beginner level) latest at the end of the
first year of studies. A list of all acceptable means to provide this proof will be published shortly.
 For information on the certification (notarization) of official documents click here.

Postal Address for the application

Technische Universität München
Immatrikulationsamt
Arcisstr. 21
80333 München
Deutschland

English Language Sufficiency

The enrolment office publishes the accepted English Language certificates on their website. Additionally,
English language sufficiency can be proven by proof successful participation and exam in the TUM courses
"English for Environmental Engineering (C1)" or a minimum of 30 ECTS credits of University studies in English.

Master of Science in Environmental

Engineering
The international Master's Program in Environmental Engineering builds upon basic knowledge and
competences from undergraduate studies in Environmental Engineering or closely related programmes. It
provides students with advanced knowledge and methodologies within a combination of two specific „Fields
of Study“. Teaching in each Field of Study combines different relevant disciplines from the Department of Civil,
Geo and Environmental Engineering and gives students a wide range of perspectives on their field of
specialisation.

The fields of study in the master's programme are:

1. Urban Water Engineering

2. Water Resources Management
3. Hydraulic Engineering
4. Hydrogeology, Groundwater, Geothermal Energy
5. Modelling and Measurement of Flow and Transport
6. Resource Efficiency in Urban Planning
7. Environmental Geotechnics
8. Environmental Hazards and Risk
9. Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning
10. Transportation Engineering and Control
11. Water-Food-Energy Nexus

Duration: 4 Semesters

Language: English

Main Location: Munich Downtown Campus

Tuition Fees: € 117,- per semester for services and public transport
 This study structure is valid from the winter term 2016/17 (FPSO201611). For the structure until the summer
term 2016 (FPSO20111) klick here.

The curriculum consists of:

 2,5 semester (78 credits) aus course and lab work

 0,5 semester (12 credits) practical study project

 1 semester (30 credits) master’s thesis

The Fields of Study are the core of the programme and provide the students with their professional
qualification. A common block of Cross Cutting Methods provides competences in acquiring, modelling and
visualisation of environmental data. Additionally, students have the opportunity to choose part of their modules
from the complete curriculum of TUM incl. language courses and soft skills.

Course Lists

01. Urban Water Engineering 06. Resource Efficiency in Urban Planning

02. Water Resources Management
03. Hydraulic Engineering
04. Hydrogeology, Groundwater, Geothermal Energy
05. Modelling and Measurement of Flow and Transport
07. Environmental Geotechnics
08. Environmental Hazards and Risk
09. Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning
10. Transportation Engineering and Control
11. Water-Food-Energy Nexus

For detailed information on credits and schedules, also check TUMonline.

Students chose two Fields of Study in the first semester; this combination determines their professional
qualification. Certain combinations correspond with the most common professional profiles of environmental
engineers. Following table shows those suggested combinations.
MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING IN WATER
Non-EU Applications: December 4 - March 1
EU Applications: March 2 - July 15
QUICKFACTS
Study format:

M.Sc. Degree Program

Duration:

2 years (4 semesters)

Conditions:

B.Sc./ B.Tech./ B.Eng. & 1 year work experience

Teaching:

On-Campus

Credit points:

120 CP

Course fees:

EUR 5,500 per semester

Qualification:

M.Sc. (RWTH)

Language:

English

Our MME-Water students learn how to…

 develop sustainable and cost-efficient coastal and river protection solutions;
 design urban, agricultural and industrial wastewater treatment systems;
 ensure compliance with international water management and water quality
standards;
 consult public and private water utilities on investment and preservation strategies;
 reconcile ecological and economic approaches to water management.

Program Structure
  Semester I & II: Lectures, exercises and practical courses in water engineering at
the RWTH Aachen University
 Semester III: Eighteen-week management training
 Semester IV: Master's thesis at RWTH
As a graduate of the MME-Water program you are qualified to work in:
 drinking water purification (for municipal or commercial water utilities)
 wastewater treatment (for example, sewage treatment plants)
 water resource management (groundwater, floods, base flow, waterway restoration)
 water and energy industry (for example, energy production from sewage water or
sludge)
 international cooperation and developmental aid (water re-use, emergency
management)
 digitalization in water management (data processing, big data, modelling)

 Engineering & Management at RWTH Aachen University, Germany

 The Engineering part of the program will be conducted by the Faculty of Civil
Engineering of the RWTH Aachen University. This faculty sees its foremost
mission in training highly qualified and responsible engineers in the broad field of
Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, including Water Engineering,
for future leading positions in industry and society. Students will be trained by
highly renowned professors to acquire further expertise and in-depth knowledge in
the water management sector.

Head of academic administration is Prof. Dr.-Ing. Pinnekamp. Since 2004 he has

been the head of the Institute for Urban Water Management at RWTH Aachen. He is
also an executive board member of several important organizations in Germany's
water sector and holds a guest professorship at Sichuan University, China.

Training in Strategy and Innovation Management will be conducted by highly

acclaimed professors from the School of Business and Economics. The courses
of this AACSB accredited faculty will be conducted by Professor Brettel and
Professor Piller. Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Brettel is a Professor for Business Administration
and Entrepreneurship at RWTH Aachen and has extensive practical experience as a
consultant, both for his start-up firms and for established companies like Porsche AG
and Deutsche Post AG. Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Piller is head of the Technology and
Innovation Management Group at RWTH Aachen University. He has worked at the
MIT Sloan School of Management and as a consultant and has given executive
workshops for many international companies, including several DAX30 and Fortune
500 corporations.
Required Documents
In order to apply you'll need the following documents:
1. University transcript of records (preferably with ECTS conversion)
2. Proof of at least 12 months' work experience (details below)
3. Curriculum vitae (CV)
4. Letter of intent (1 page, details below)
5. Proof of English language proficiency (see below for requirements)
6. Two letters of recommendation (details below)
7. University degree certificate
 8. (APS, only for applicants with a first degree from China)
If your documents were not issued in German or English, you must have a certified
translator translate them into either German or English. These copies do not need to be
notaAcademic Requirements for MME-Water

Specific Requirements
 Academic first degree: Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science
 Good performance in your undergraduate studies
 Fundamental knowledge in the following subjects (preliminary):
Fundamentals in Mathematics Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
and Natural Sciences
Fundamentals in Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics
Specific Fundamentals From the areas of Mechanical Engineering or Civil
Engineering
Fundamentals in Management* Management and Entrepreneurship, Accounting,
Production and Logistics, Marketing, Corporate Finance
*may be completed in an online course (see below)

Preparatory Online Course in Business Administration

Basic knowledge in business administration is an additional admission requirement for the
M.Sc. MME-Water. Students with no previous knowledge in business administration will
have to participate in a preparatory online course in business administration before the
beginning of the study program (August to September). The online course is conducted by
the School of Business and Economics at RWTH Aachen University. In case of admission,
you will be informed about the further procedures to complete the online course to fulfill this
additiEnglish Language Requirements

All of our master's programs require certified proof of English language proficiency.
We accept the following (click the links to find an examination center):
 TOEFL internet-based minimum of 90 pts / paper-based minimum of 577 pts
 IELTS minimum overall band 5.5
 Cambridge Test – Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
 First Certificate in English (FCE), completed with a B
 Current RWTH students - RWTH Aachen Language Centre - B2 placement-test
 durchgängig belegt und mit mindestens ausreichenden Leistungen abgeschlossen
wurde.
 A copy of the score reports needs to be uploaded to the online application system. In
case of admission, the original scores have to be presented for enrollment in August.
 ENVIRONMENTAL
RESEARCH-ORIENTED • INTERNATIONAL

AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The master's programme ERM has an applied orientation. It is a consecutive course that follows
the Environmental and Resource Management bachelor's degree offered by the BTU Cottbus -
Senftenberg and is also suitable as a further qualification for graduates of other relevant
bachelor's programmes
The course serves to broaden and deepen professional knowledge and management skills in
the focus area of integrated environmental and resource protection. Graduates will be able to
assess and design technological, economic and infrastructure processes with the objective of
sustainable production, planning and material flow management.

Professional Fields of Activity

 Environmental and regulatory agencies at local, regional and national level
 Environmental organizations, the European Union and the United Nations
 Universities and research institutes
 Engineering and planning offices
 Energy companies
 Environmental management and research institutions
 Sewage, waste management companies, recycling companies

Applications and Admissions

Admissions Requirements
 At least a bachelor’s degree in the subject area or an equivalent degree
 Proof of proficiency in English
 TOEFL (min. 550 points, 213 points computer based, internet based 79 points)
 IELTS (min. 6.0), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (min. B);
 Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (min. B)
 Exempted from this regulation are only students from: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New
Zealand, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, or
students who completed a secondary level degree in English in one of the above
mentioned countries or Germany

Module Description
Mandatory Module
Introduction to Environmental and Resource Management II (41421)

Compulsory Elective Modules

Environmental Sciences
M1: General and Applied Ecology (41217)

M2: Soil Protection and Ecotoxicology (42502)

M5: Freshwater Restoration Ecology (42505)

M6: Environmental Modelling (41406)

M14: Applied Geology (42419)

M23: Philosophy of Ecological Sciences (41210)

M34: Parasites (41111)

Environmental Management
M8: Strategic Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment (SEA/EIA) (41404)

M11: Cost Benefit Analysis in Environmental Evaluation (41405)

M15: Municipal Solid Waste Management (43406)

M16: Methods of Water Resources Management (42417)

M17: Renewable Raw Materials (42503)

M30: Advanced Studies in International Environmental Law (11284)

M32: Economics of Land Use and Biodiversity Conservation (41427)

M33: Measuring Sustainability (41422)

Environmental Engineering
M13: Natural Resource Investigation (42421)

M18: Wastewater and Sludge Treatment (44419)

M20: Power Systems Economics I (35303)

M21: Safety- and Risk-Analysis for Process Plants (44107)

M31: Hydology & Hydraulics (41414)

M36: Numerical Simulation: Free Surface and Groundwater Modelling (11225)

M37: Modelling Process in Hydroengineering Projects (11228)

M38: Information Management in Hydroinformatics Systems (11229)

M39: Renewable Energy Technologies for Power Supply

OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND

This master course will broaden and intensify your previously obtained academic and practical
knowledge in the fields of

 management
 conservation
 and development
 of water resources within different climatic zones and
 construction and operation of water management systems

The program aims for an excellent handling of the entire field of water with its various aspects.
The students will be enabled to cope with future professional demands within research and
practice worldwide. The degree course especially addresses students from developing and
transitional countries due to the specific problems occurring there, i.e. limited drinking water and
raw water resources as well as the devastating impacts of hydrologic extremes like droughts or
flood disasters connected with heavy erosions.

The master program meets international standards required to pursue and develop careers
within national and international administrations and organisations. The master course will lay
the basics for engagement in development and consultation agencies, to head the operation of
water management systems and to contribute to transdisciplinary research tasks within the
entire field of hydro sciences.

When the course started for the first time, in winter semester 2004/05, students from China,
Indonesia, Nepal and Germany registered. In winter semester 2006/07 students from China,
Uganda, Sudan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Greece, Spain, Kazakhstan and Germany enrolled
for the master course. Over the years the number of applicants has constantly grown up to 80
applicants per year showing both the high profile and the international perception of the course.
Usually the course starts with a number of about 20 international participants representing some
60 to 80% of all attending students.

Origin and Number of the Students between 2004-2010

Basic Conditions
Applicants have to prove a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent education with 6 semesters
completed in Natural Sciences or Civil Engineering, results better than average.
The Master Course starts each winter semester and is held in English.
The regular period of completion is 4 semesters (24 months) including the master thesis. After
successful exams the TU Dresden awards the academic degree Master of Science (M.Sc.).

Study Contents
The course is divided into individual modules. A module may contain a number of lectures,
exercises, seminars, workshops or excursions.
Depending on the type of their degrees the students have to pass compulsory modules within
the basic course. For advanced courses students may choose such modules to acquire their
desired specialisation.

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STUDY PROGRAM
Structure

The course is divided into:

 basic courses - 1st semester

 advanced courses - 2nd and 3rd semesters
 master thesis - 4th semester

The basic course will put emphasis on the fundamentals of hydro sciences and is meant for
completion of existing knowledge. Students with a degree in natural sciences have to take
classes in hydromechanics and hydraulic engineering. Students with a degree in engineering
will study ecology and hydrochemistry. Within the basic course 30 credits have to be achieved.
For the advanced course, students get to choose a selection of optional modules equivalent to
50 credits. You may find the list of those modules in the study schedule.

Each module is completed by a module examination. A minimum of 30 credits per semester and
a total of 120 credits, respectively, is necessary to successfully complete the master course in
the end.

General Study Structure

For the master thesis an individual scientific topic (to be agreed on by both professor and
student) has to be worked on independently. It is also possible to develop and document a
complete project planning.
Each student has a tutor to support the progress of the work.
There is a public defence held by the student to finally present and discuss the results of his
thesis.

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Module Description

The schedule and the composition of the modules are given in the table below. A detailed
description of each module can be found in the Module Compendium (in English) and in the
Modulhandbuch (in German), respectively.
The official language of all HSE documents is German. The given English version is a mere
translation of the contents, for which no liability is assumed.
Module Compendium
Modulhandbuch

The modules may consist of a number of different components (see table below):
Lecture/Tutorial/Seminar/Practical training/Excursion/Workshop - L/T/S/P/E/W
A teaching unit usually takes 90 minutes accounting for 2 hours per week per semester (2
SWS). For example the code 2/1/0/0/0/0 is read: for one semester the student has to attend 1
lecture of 90 minutes per week and 1 tutorial of 90 minutes every two weeks. For more details
about the work load of a module and its calculation you may find information here.
The second line holds the number of examinations (EX) and the number of preparatory
requirements to the exam (PR), whose type and extent can be found in the module descriptions
in detail.
Each module yields credits whose quantity accounts for the whole expenditure of time for all the
module parts including also the time for preparation and postprocessing. The equivalent to one
credit point is 30 hours.

Module Number
Term Cr
Module Name

1 2 3 4

L/T/S/P/E/W PR/EX

Compulsory - Basics

MHSE 01 2/1/0/0/0/0
5
Statistics 0/1

MHSE 02 4/0/0/0/0/0
5
Climatology and Hydrology 0/2

MHSE 03 2/1/0/0/0/0
5
Geodesy 0/1

MHSE 04 2/0/0/1/0/0
5
Soils 0/1

Compulsory for Natural Scientists

MHSE 05 2/1/0/0/0/0
5
Hydromechanics 0/1

MHSE 06 2/1/0/1/0/0
5
Hydraulic Engineering 1/1

Compulsory Modules for Engineers

MHSE 07 2/1/0/1/0/0
5
Ecology 0/2*

MHSE 08 2/0/0/1/0/0
5
Hydrochemistry 0/1

Compulsory - Advanced

MHSE 09 1/1/0/4/0/0
10
Study Project IWRM 0/3

Optional Modules

MWW 16
3/0/0/1/0/0
Intergriertes Wasser- 5
0/2
ressourecenmanagement (IWRM)

MHSE 10 0/0/3/0/0/0
5
International Water Issues 0/2

MHSE 11 2/1/0/0/0/0
5
Circular Economy 0/2

MHSE 12 2/1/0/0/0/0
5
Watershed Managem. I 0/1

MHSE 13 2/2/0/0/0/0
5
Urban Water I 0/1

MHSE 14 2/3/0/0/4,2/0
10
Flood Risk Managem. I 0/3

MHSE 16 0/0/0/1/0/0 3/0/0/0/0/0

5
Aquatic Ecology and Ecotoxicology 0/0 0/2

MHSE 17 2/0/2/0/0/0
5
Climate Change 0/2

MHSE 18 2/1/0/1/0/0
5
Soil Water 0/2

MHSE 19 2/1/0/1/0/0
5
Ground Water 0/1
MHSE 20 1/1/0/2/0/0
5
Hydrodynamics 0/1

MHSE 21 1/0/0/2/0/0
5
Watershed Managem. II 0/1

MHSE 22 2/1/1/0/0/0,5
5
Urban Water II 0/1

MHSE 23 2/0/0/0/0/6
10
Flood Risk Managem. II 0/3

MHSE 24
2/0/0/2/0/0
Water Quality and Water 5
1/1
Treatment

MHSE 25 3/1/0/0/0/0,5
5
Drinking Water Supply 0/1

MHSE 26 3 weeks internship

5
Internship Hydrosciences
(possible Institutions) EX: 1
MHSE 27 3/1/0/0/0/0
5
Climate Systems and Climate
Modelling 0/1
Master
Master Thesis with Colloquium 30
Thesis

Sum 30 30 30 30 120

L/T/S/P/E/W Lecture/Tutorial/Seminar/Practical training/Excursion/Workshop

Cr Credit Points
EX Number of Examinations
PR Number of preparatory requirements to the exam
* option to choose alternative examination types

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Regulations

The regulatory framework for a successful degree of the examinations is compiled in the
papers Studienordnung and Prüfungsordnung, respectively. The translated versions are
the Study Regulations and the Examination Regulations.
In case you already have completed certain modules / courses which are possibly of the same
content like modules which are part of your study schedule, you may apply for their
acknowledgement, i.e. in case of equivalence you wouldn't have to attend such modules again.
The request is made using the form Acknowledgment of equivalent Study Works.

For your Master's Certificate you have to fill in an application form of the examination office.
There you have to decide whether you want to have disclosed possible surplus modules in your
certificate.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

All applicants have to check several criteria, which are to find in detail in
the Eignungsfeststellungsordnung and the Eligibility Regulations, respectively.

The application for the master course implies a degree in Natural Sciences or Civil Engineering:

 Bachelor degree for international students

 Students from German Universities may join the Hydro Science and Engineering Master
program after their 6th semester (3rd year). The admission depends on a qualified Pre-
Diploma (Vordiplom) and successful 3rd year results
 Graduates from a (German) "Fachhochschule"

The master course is held in English; non-native speakers must demonstrate competence in
English with a test showing their 'very good upper intermediate level' (level C1 of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR).

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APPLICATION

PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS!

Applicants with a foreign university degree:

Applicants with a foreign university degree (e.g. Bachelor) have to apply via uni-assistin Berlin.
Please send all required documents to: TU Dresden, c/o uni assist, 11507 Berlin, GERMANY

Applicants with a German university degree:

Applicants with a German university degree (e.g. Bachelor) have to apply via SELMAthe
application portal of TU Dresden.

Applicats for DAAD scholarship:

please apply also via SELMA and send all required documents to: TU Dresden, Dept.
Hydrosciences, HSE, Dr. Hahn-Bernhofer, 01062 Dresden, GERMANY
Deadlines for application
 German and EU applicants and applicants with a German university degree:
1 April to 30 June each year
 Non-EU applicants with a foreign university degree:
1 April to 31 May each year
 Applying for DAAD scholarship to start studies the following year:
TU Dresden directly: 15 October each year
German Embassy or DAAD Regional Office: 31st July each year

Documents required
 Officially authenticated photocopy of your higher education entrance qualification (Abitur,
Baccalaureate, School-Leaving Certificate, O- and A-Levels etc.), including list of grades
and a scale (minimum to pass, maximum achievable). AND: Officially authenticated
photocopy of the English translation of your higher education entrance qualification
certificate (if the original was issued in a language other than German or English),
completed with a list of grades and the corresponding scale (minimum to pass,
maximum achievable).
 Officially authenticated photocopy of your university degree certificates. AND:Officially
authenticated photocopy of the English translation of your university degree
certificate(s) (if the original was issued in a language other than German or English),
completed with a list of grades and the corresponding scale (minimum to pass,
maximum achievable). If your university supplies you with transcripts or mark sheets,
please include an original or an authenticated copy. A transcript or mark sheet is a list of
subjects studied and the grades obtained.
 Certificate demonstrating proficiency in English: English language certificates showing
evidence of C1-level according to the European Reference Framework are considered.
 CV including educational background and professional career.
 Letter of Motivation to join HSE

Further Information

The following webpages of TU Dresden International Office contain information relevant for
applicants of master programs in English.

Having the eligibility regulations in mind the Admission Board will decide on candidate´s
admission. In case of acceptance a letter of admission will be issued by TU Dresden
International Office, called "Zulassungsbescheid". This letter can be used to apply for a student
visa at the German Embassy of your home country. You are not allowed to start studies with a
tourist visa. Accepted German citizens should report to the TU Dresden Immatrikulationsamt
beginning of the semester.

For further information or help in any case please contact:

Dr. Sabine Hahn-Bernhofer

contact@hse-master-programme.de
Tel: +49 (0)351 463 31237
Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering
(Master of Science)

General Information

Degree: Master of Science

Duration: 4 Semester

Language: English

Internship: see semester course schedule below

Requirements for Admission:

 For admission to the Master’s degree programme (and thereby university

enrolment), applicants are required to prove geoscientific or civil
engineering competences, or competences in a related subject on at least
Bachelor level, as documented through a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor
of Engineering degree or a comparable examination. Admission to the
Master’s degree programme may also depend on additional
requirements. Specific degree entrance requirements may be found here.
For further questions please contact the departmental advisor’s office.
Please also note the general information on the Master degree
programme, including information for students with degrees from
abroad: International Admission.
 English language proficiency in form of a certificate. English language
proficiency is regarded as proven if your previous degree (e.g. Bachelor)
was taught entirely in English; further information
Admission Procedure: As long as the requirements for admission (Entrance
Requirements Verification) are fulfilled, there is no restriction on admission.

Part-time Studies: No

Programme Start: winter semester

Application Deadline: International applicants find their application

deadline here.

Application: Online

Special Features: 1. For this degree programme, the Technische Universität

Darmstadt offers Online Self-Assessment for selecting a course of study.
2. TU Darmstadt offers a Double Degree Programme at a partner university
for this course.

Brief Description

Semester Course Schedule (print version)

1. Objective of the Course

The objective of this Master course, which builds on a qualifying degree in a suitable
geoscientific or comparable field, is the scientific education and specialization of German and
international geoscientists in order to deal with resource-, hazard-, hydrology-, and
environmental management-related topics. The program aims to provide students with the
necessary knowledge and skills for solving problems associated with water exploitation,
groundwater protection and soil conservation as well as provide an introduction to the
geoscientific concerns associated with land use planning in tropical and subtropical areas.
2. Course Structure
The course is divided into the following phases:
a. A preliminary phase (distance course and learning control) without matriculation, which
takes place before the applicant begins his/her studies at the Technische Universität Darmstadt.
This ensures that all participants are on the same level of knowledge in the field of basic
geosciences.
b. An attendance phase over three semesters at the Technische Universität Darmstadt,
comprising semester courses as well as block courses.
c. The Scientific Training (6-8 weeks) which can be done during the course and, if applicable,
in the home country of the student; its results are documented in a written report.
d. The 4th semester, in which the Master Thesis is prepared (6 months).
3. Module Structure
The course consists of Mandatory and Elective Subject Areas.
The Mandatory Subject Area includes a field trip to a semiarid region, a project seminar, and
the Scientific Training.
The Basic Modules cover essential geoscientific knowledge and methods. The students decide
on their choice of Basic Modules in an orientation meeting with the student advisor.
Objective of the Special Modules is to deepen the scientific and methodological knowledge of
the students, with focus on the specific conditions of the target region of this course
4. Mentoring and Advising
At the start of the first semester a lecturer actively participating in the TropHEE Master Course is
assigned to each student as a mentor. The mentors provide advice to the students during their
course of study in the fields of curriculum planning, examinations, potential stays abroad, and in
potential crisis or conflict situations. The students consult with their mentors at the end of the
first semester to discuss potential fields of specialisation and to individually plan the further
course of study.
CM1 Semiarid Field Hydrogeology

CM2 Scientific Methods

4 CM3 Scientific Training

5 BM1 Fundamentals of Geosciences

6 BM2 Hydrogeology

7 BM3 Hydrochemistry and Physical Hydrogeology

8 BM4 Geoinformation Systems

9 SM1 Hydraulic Engineering

11 SM2 Hydrogeological

12 SM3 Soil and Unsaturated Zone

13 SM4 Hydrogeochemistry

14 SM5 Hydrogeology of Semiarid Areas .

16 SM6 Aquifer Sedimentology

17 SM7 Geophysical Methods

18 SM8 Groundwater Modelling

19 SM9 Water Management

20 SM10 Clay Mineralogy

21 SM11 Geoenvironmental Engineering

22 SM12 Isotope and Tracer Techniques

23 SM13 Remote Sensing and Statistics

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