ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING AND RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT

HYDROINFORMATICS

HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING – COASTAL ENGINEERING AND PORT DEVELOPMENT

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING – LAND AND WATER DEVELOPMENT

INTEGRATED URBAN ENGINEERING

LIMNOLOGY AND WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS

SANITARY ENGINEERING

WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

WATER SERVICES MANAGEMENT

WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT

international postgraduate programmes

water management

water science and engineering

environmental science

municipal water and infrastructure

master of science

doctorate of philosophy

professional short courses

tailor-made training

CONTENTS

2 master of science

4 international master programme in water managementWater Resources ManagementWater Services ManagementWater Quality Management

6 international master programme in water science and engineeringHydrology and Water ResourcesHydraulic Engineering and River Basin DevelopmentHydraulic Engineering – Coastal Engineering and Port DevelopmentHydraulic Engineering – Land and Water DevelopmentHydroinformatics

10 international master programme in environmental scienceEnvironmental Science and TechnologyEnvironmental Planning and ManagementLimnology and Wetland EcosystemsWater Quality Management

12 international master programme in municipal water and infrastructureWater Supply EngineeringSanitary EngineeringIntegrated Urban Engineering

14 phd programme

14 regular short courses

14 tailor-made training programmes

15 practical and financial information

18 application and fellowships

Water is an issue of strategic importance, withstrong environmental, social and economicimplications, as expressed in global dialogues,such as the UN Millennium Summit, the WorldWater Fora, the Bonn Freshwater Conferenceand the World Summit on SustainableDevelopment.

One message is clear: the need for a moreintegrated approach to water and environmentalresources management calls for professionalswith a high degree of specialisation, as well asgeneralists equipped to lead and manage multi-disciplinary efforts, individuals andorganisations in the water and environmentsectors world-wide. Aiming for impact, inNovember 2001, UNESCO's General Assemblydeclared its support for the establishment of theUNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, inresponse to the call for increased investments inhuman resources development and institutionalcapacity building.

Innovative learning at UNESCO-IHE equipsprofessionals with the scientific research,managerial and technical skills needed to dealwith challenges in the fields of water, theenvironment and infrastructure. With the helpof thousands of Alumni active in the water andenvironment sectors, UNESCO-IHE Institute forWater Education is able to design and moreeffectively apply educational materials andprocesses in the delivery of joint products andservices. Advances in distance and electroniclearning are changing the manner, efficiencyand effectiveness by which participants create,share, and apply knowledge with the Alumni,

partnership and development communities.UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education iscontinually updating its learning facilities,infrastructure and instruction modalities toprovide advanced multimedia channels forcommunication, through ‘blended' learningsystems; ranging from face-to-face meetings toInternet, video-conferencing and the WorldBank Institute’s Global Development LearningNetwork.

UNESCO-IHE trained professionals have accessto and remain part of a global partnershipnetwork, consisting of Alumni, guest lecturers,experts and renowned centres of knowledge,together providing a vast source of expertise todraw upon. Since its establishment in 1957, the Institute has trained 13,000 scientists,engineers and decision-makers representingmore than 100 countries. Alumni reach seniorpositions in their home countries and becomenationally and internationally recognisedexperts in their fields of speciality. They alsoregularly meet up with other members of thedevelopment community in internationalprojects, regional refresher seminars, symposiaand international fora, and continue to makemajor contributions to the process ofdevelopment, and to improving the quality oflife in their professional environs.

We are first and foremost an academicinstitution dedicated to providing the highestpostgraduate education possible. Thiscommitment to academic quality integrates allof our activities and that principle will remainfirm into the future.

I hope to welcome you here at UNESCO-IHE,

Professor Richard A. Meganck,Director

INTRODUCING

THE UNESCO-IHE INSTITUTE FOR WATER EDUCATION

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

STATUS OF DEGREES

UNESCO-IHE degrees are awarded toparticipants who have successfully completed anMSc programme. The degrees are recognised aspostgraduate degrees by all universities in theNetherlands. The academic level and duration ofthe MSc programmes awarded by the Instituteare comparable with those of MastersProgrammes given at universities in the UK, theUSA and Australia. UNESCO-IHE MSc degreesare accredited degrees under the Dutch law.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

UNESCO-IHE offers 18-month Master ofScience (MSc) programmes. The first year of the programme consists of taughtmodules. This is followed by six-month researchperiod resulting in a thesis.

Each module is taught over a three-week period,is structured around a central theme and has acertain number of credit points. UNESCO-IHEuses the European Credit Transfer System(ECTS), in which each credit point is equivalentto 28 study load hours. The UNESCO-IHEMaster of Science programme consists of 106credit points in total.

When the participant has successfully completedthe taught modules, he or she will enter anindividual research programme for a six-monthperiod, under the guidance of a supervisor. Thestudy is completed with the MSc thesis and apublic presentation of its results, which arejudged by an examination committee. The studydeals with a practical or theoretical problem andis possibly carried out in collaboration with awater sector organisation in the Netherlands orthe participant's employer. Field data collection,laboratory or computer analysis work will inmany cases form part of the study.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The official admission requirements for theUNESCO-IHE MSc programmes are: • A Bachelors degree in a field related to the

programme the applicant would like to join(for requirements specific to thisspecialisation, please refer to the participant’sprofile section).

• In principle, candidates should have aminimum of three years of practical orresearch experience after graduation. Allapplications are, however, considered on theirindividual merits.

• Since instruction and examinations are givenin English, it is essential that participants havea good working knowledge of the Englishlanguage. If there is any doubt about acandidate's proficiency in English, he or shemay be required to take one of theinternationally recognised language testsbefore confirmation of admittance.

QUALITY CONTROL MECHANISMS

The quality of the Institute's educationalproducts and processes is controlled at threelevels. First, at the institutional level theAcademic Board is responsible for thedevelopment of UNESCO-IHE's education,policies, guidelines, structures and regulations.Furthermore, at the programme level theProgramme Committees have overallresponsibility for scientific rigour andadministrative efficiency, and they annuallyreport to the Academic Board. Finally, at thecourse level Programme Coordinators areresponsible for the day-to-day courseorganisation and for supervising thecontributions of all lecturers. Each (guest)lecturer is responsible for the content andimplementation of his or her own course.

During the academic year participants are askedto fill in questionnaires asking their opinionsabout the quality of the programme they arefollowing. Based on this feedback and takinginto consideration the recent developments inscientific fields, Programme Committees mayadapt courses to ensure that they continue tomeet programme objectives as well asparticipants’ needs.

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PARTICIPANT’S PROFILE

The International Master programme in WaterManagement builds on the recognition thatwater plays a key role in the natural and humanenvironment. As such, decisions by watermanagers, resource planners and developers canhave major consequences for society and theenvironment. At UNESCO-IHE, WaterManagement is based on the understanding thatin order to promote efficiency, equity andecological integrity of natural resources, anintegrated approach to engineering, policies,institutional development and management isessential.

For this reason the Water Managementprogramme is open to participants from a rangeof academic backgrounds, as long as they have aBachelors degree in an area that contributes tointegrated water management. These areasinclude engineering, economics, law, socialsciences or natural sciences.

Most of the participants enrolling in the watermanagement programme will have several yearsexperience in a job related to the water orenvironment sectors and should be motivated tostrengthen the management or researchcomponent of their career.

INTERNATIONAL MASTER PROGRAMME IN

water management

Water Resources ManagementWater Services ManagementWater Quality Management

AIM AND RELEVANCE

Water management implies allocation of scarceresources, implementation of strategies, and theoperation of agencies and utilities in doing so. Itbrings together major technical and non-technical aspects, including hydrological,biophysical, chemical, economic, institutional,legal, policy-making and planning aspects.

In the context of demographic pressures,growing scarcity needs to be met by supply anddemand management for enhanced water useefficiency and productivity. Climatic variability,linked to increasing scarcity, but also to flooddisasters, requires bold risk managementstrategies. In the social and political context,active stakeholders replace passive beneficiaries;national and transboundary competition forwater almost invariably necessitates conflictmanagement. Increased development increasesdemand, but also the need for carefulenvironmental management to reduce pressureson water quality and ecosystems. Efficientdelivery, infrastructure and institutions forsustainable agricultural water productivity,domestic and industrial water supply andenvironmental sanitation are the domain ofwater services management. Effective local,national and transboundary water managementis one of the foremost conditions for meeting theUnited Nations Millennium Development Goals.

The Water Management programme impartsknowledge, insight and skills needed to develop,implement and evaluate water managementpolicies and strategies in order to promote thewise use of water and achieve effectivegovernance of water resources. Twelve monthsof blended and innovative learning methods,including lectures, laboratory and field work,case studies, group work, role-plays and self-study, are complemented by six months ofapplied research in the field of watermanagement theory and practice.

The Water Management curriculum offersparticipants a choice of three specialisations:Water Resources Management, Water ServicesManagement and Water Quality Management.

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SPECIALISATIONS

water resourcesmanagementThe Water ResourcesManagement specialisationstudies the ways in which wateravailability and use arematched, and seeks to developalternative land use and waterallocation policies and modelsand legal and institutionalarrangements from the localwatersheds to the basin scaleand beyond.

The topics covered by thespecialisation include,Principles of IWRM, theHydrological System, GIS,Research & Management Skills,Water Systems Modelling,Water Resources Planning,Management of IrrigationSystems, Water &Environmental Law andInstitutions, ManagingOrganisations & Change,Watershed & River BasinManagement, IWRM Groupwork.

water servicesmanagementThe Water ServicesManagement specialisationfocuses on the provision ofwater and sanitation servicesand the management of relatedinfrastructure, and designs newinstitutional and financialinstruments and businessmodels for different socio-economic contexts.

The topics covered by thespecialisation include,Principles of IWRM, theHydrological System, ProjectCycle & Management,Research & Management Skills,Water Services Management,Water Supply & SanitationSystems, FinancialManagement, Water &Environmental Law andInstitutions, ManagingOrganisations & Change,Public-Private Partnerships,IWRM Group work.

water qualitymanagementThe Water QualityManagement specialisationgives you the opportunity tostudy the water quality impactsof human activities on aquaticecosystems, as well as possibleremedial actions, whileconsidering different levels ofenvironmental stress and indifferent socio-economiccontexts.

The topics covered by thespecialisation include,Principles of IWRM, theHydrological System, GIS,Research & Management Skills,Water Quality Assessment,Wetlands for Water Quality,Environmental Planning, Water& Environmental Law andInstitutions, AquaticEcosystems, Watershed & RiverBasin Management, IWRMGroup work.

MORE INFORMATION

The specifics of the Water Management programme, its specialisations andelective courses are available on the UNESCO-IHE website, where the latesthandbook with individual subjects, course schedule and other relevant informationcan be downloaded: www.unesco-ihe.org/education/wm.

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PARTICIPANT’S PROFILE

The programme is intended for professionals inthe water sector and applicants who areinterested in the content of one of thespecialisations. Applicants must have severalyears related working experience. Furthermore,applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in afield related to the specialisation, such as:• Hydraulic Engineering – Coastal Engineering

and Port Development: civil engineering orrelated field with a hydraulic engineeringbackground;

• Hydraulic Engineering – Land and WaterDevelopment: civil or agricultural engineering,or a related field;

• Hydraulic Engineering and River BasinDevelopment: civil engineering or a relatedfield with a hydraulic engineering background;

• Hydroinformatics – civil or agriculturalengineering, systems engineering, earthsciences, environmental sciences, or physics;

• Hydrology and Water Resources: earthsciences, civil engineering, agriculture,environmental sciences, or physics.

AIM AND RELEVANCE

The overall emphasis of the programme is onscience, engineering and technology placed inthe context of society, economy andenvironment. The Water Science andEngineering programme incorporates the multi-disciplinary character of human activities dealingwith water.

The programme aims to provide a deepening ofknowledge, insight and skills that are requiredfor professionals within their specialisation, andthat are required for a further study towards aresearch career. Graduates are able to work inprofessional water sector environments thatrequire academic skills. Graduates who obtaingood study results are, in principle, eligiblecandidates to continue with a PhD study in anappropriate water science or engineering field.

INTERNATIONAL MASTER PROGRAMME IN

water science and engineering

Hydrology and Water ResourcesHydraulic Engineering and River Basin DevelopmentHydraulic Engineering – Coastal Engineering and Port DevelopmentHydraulic Engineering – Land and Water DevelopmentHydroinformatics

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The learning objectives of the programmeprovide the graduates with both the disciplinaryqualifications related to their specialisation andgeneral academic qualifications. After successfulcompletion of the MSc programme, graduateswill possess the following skills:

Knowledge and understanding• Knowledge of current disciplinary theory and

the contemporary developments in the field ofstudy within the context of water science andengineering;

• Understanding of the required basic physical,applied mathematical and computingprinciples and the capability to integrate thesewithin the appropriate discipline;

• Appreciation of the broader scientific,engineering and socio-economic framework,and recognition of the relevant disciplines andsub-disciplines that are related to the owndiscipline.

Applying knowledge and understanding• The ability to apply disciplinary knowledge,

academic capabilities and engineering skillsindependently and within the multidisciplinarycontext of water science and engineering;

• The ability to select and apply suitabletechniques and methods for analysis,assessment, planning, and where appropriate,design, construction, operation andmaintenance;

• The ability to independently formulate theappropriate questions, to identify andformulate appropriate and approaches, to poseoriginal models, tests and engineeringsolutions;

• The ability to collect, analyse and structurerequired information and to recognise relationsin that information;

• The ability to prepare a research plan,including descriptions of the approach, therealisation of the research and the evaluation ofthe results, and the time planning for theresearch;

• The attitude and the ability to contribute totheoretical, methodological or applicationdevelopment within the respective discipline.

Making judgements• The ability to critically assess own investigation

results, implementation feasibility and risks,and the ability to reflect on the ethical andsocial aspects connected with application;

• The ability to identify original ideas andapproaches from the literature or other sourcesand assess the potential for application,integration or further development.

CommunicationThe adequacy to clearly report and orallycommunicate results, the underpinningreasoning, knowledge and assumptions, andwhere appropriate, to ensure the practicalimplementation of scientific or engineeringsolutions.

Learning skillsThe ability and academic attitude to extend and enhance the own knowledge, insight andskills in an autonomous manner.

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hydrology and water resoursesThe specialisation in Hydrologyand Water Resources deals withboth surface and groundwatersystems as part of the globalhydrological cycle. Both waterquantity and quality areaddressed in the programme.Due attention is given tocollection, processing andanalysis of hydrological andrelated environmental data.Modelling of water flow andwater quality is an importanttopic in the programme, as arethe impacts of human influenceson the hydrological system andproper integration ofhydrological knowledge andanalysis in water resourcesplanning and management.

Graduates have a firm theoreticalfoundation in contemporaryhydrology and understand theconnections with related sciencesand engineering disciplines.They are able to apply theirknowledge using up-to-dateanalysis methods and modellingtools to assess and solve a rangeof practical problems inmanaging, exploration andcontrol of water resources fromlocal to regional or nationalscales. Furthermore, graduateshave a good understanding ofcurrent developments inhydrological science, and haveexperience in carrying outindependent research. Graduatesalso have the required skills inreporting and communicationthat allows them to work atacademic level in professionalorganisations, eitherindependently or as members ofa team.

Therefore, hydrologists play akey role in integrated waterresources assessment andmanagement. This enables ahydrologist to work in fieldsrelated, but not limited to riverbasin management, predictionand mitigation of hydrologicalextremes (floods and droughts),water supply, water quality andpublic health, hydropower, landuse and development, andenvironmental survey andplanning.

specialisations | water science and engineering

hydraulic engineeringand river basindevelopmentThis specialisation educates engineersinvolved in design and implementationof projects for sustainable use of riversystem and their resources (freshwater, floodplain space and evensediments) and further develops thescientific and engineering knowledgein this field of interest throughindependent research. The aim of theprogramme is to convey to students theknowledge, insight and skills that arerequired to function as independentprofessionals within the field ofhydraulic engineering and river basindevelopment and to be appropriate candidates forfurther study towards a research career.

The Hydraulic Engineering and RiverBasin Development specialisation hasdeveloped from an almost exclusivelytechnically oriented engineeringcontent, evolving both in scope andcontent in response to technologicalinnovations, scientific developmentsand changing priorities in the watersector. Based on the soundunderstanding of physical aspects ofriver behaviour, planning, design,construction, operation andmaintenance, water resources aspectsand issues are critically assessed forimplementing sustainable (water)infrastructure and managementstrategies in river basins.

The focus of the specialisation is on thefollowing main fields of interest:River Structures, which is mainlydirected to the design of hydraulicstructures, by defining sites anddesigns of reservoirs, dams, intakes,hydropower plants and conveyancesystems. Emphasis is not only given totechnical aspects but also, in a broadercontext to managerial, social andenvironmental questions associatedwith these engineering works.River Intakes and River Training,which is mainly directed to modellingof the river flow regime, sedimenttransport, and channel morphology inrelation to engineering projects forriver training, bank protection, channelflow and navigation.Flood Management, which ismainly concerned with the engineeringissues, planning, policies andstructural/non-structural measures andapproaches to cope with floods andmitigate their impacts andconsequences.

hydraulicengineering – coastalengineering and port developmentThe overall aim of thespecialisation is to provide thebasic technical background andpractical skills to engineerssuch that after the programmethey are able to solve practicalproblems in the field of coastaland port engineering. Uponsuccessful completion, theparticipant is able to:• Define and analyse coastal

problems and conceivealternatives for its solution;

• Apply the latestdevelopments for theplanning, design andmanagement in the field ofcoastal engineering and portdevelopment;

• Quantify and understand theinteractions between acoastal/ port project and theenvironment;

• Organise and co-operate in amulti-disciplinary group toset-up and implement anintegrated coastal zonemanagement plan.

The specialisation is dividedinto two sub-specialisations: • Coastal Engineering:

directed to the physicalphenomena of the sea andthe coast, in particular coastalmorphology. The studycovers coastal defenceworks, coastlinemanagement, coastal zonemanagement and the designof a coastal structure.

• Port Development:directed to the planning,design and construction ofports and harbours.

In the combined part of theprogramme attention is paid tothe basics of coastalengineering, the design ofcoastal structures andenvironmental aspects.

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hydraulic engineering – land and water developmentThis specialisation deals with the planning, design, operation andmaintenance, and management of land and water resources and waterrelated infrastructure. Special emphasis is on the modernisation ofirrigation, drainage and flood protection schemes in the main and fieldsystem level. With respect to planning and design, the required level ofservice of the schemes in relation to land use, requirements of societyand environmental impacts are emphasised. The typical participant hasa BSc degree in civil or agricultural engineering, hydraulics, hydrology,and irrigation and drainage engineering.

The specialisation provides the skills for the development,implementation and evaluation of alternatives for land and waterdevelopment and management, with a main focus on the land use foragriculture. In order to achieve this, the first twelve months consistmainly of lectures, exercises, laboratory and fieldwork. This isfollowed by an individual six-month research period. Throughindividual work and thesis preparation the participants must show thatthey have a good insight in a particular subject, as well as a generalunderstanding of land and water development. The research topic isselected to fit the participant’s practical interest and may be connectedto an actual problem or complement the core’s research.

After successful completion of the specialisation the participants areable to:• Define the level of service that different client groups may expect

from the irrigation, drainage or flood protection scheme andtranslate these in the development or adjustment of the physicalinfrastructure, management activities, and organisationalarrangements within a (government) policy framework;

• Determine cost and benefits of service provision for short, mediumand long term planning horizons;

• Advise developers, system managers and water users on theoperation and maintenance aspects of the irrigation, drainage andflood protection schemes;

• Have adequate insight in the economic, social and environmentalaspects of proposed land and water development concepts;

• Make a development plan for an irrigation and drainage scheme,including relevant designs, water management approaches, andoperation and maintenance requirements;

• Monitor and evaluate the technical as well as the managerialperformance of irrigation and drainage schemes;

• Evaluate the applications of modern irrigation and drainage methodsand have knowledge of the state-of-the-art in irrigation anddrainage;

• Provide alternatives for land and water development technologiesfor the different types of land use with a focus on the rural areas andassess the technical and economic feasibility of the proposed landand water development and management plans to support asustainable development of these areas;

• Provide for these alternatives different levels of service and differentlevels of associated costs;

• Provide objective arguments for decision making on maintenance,replacement or modernisation.

hydroinformaticsHydroinformatics uses simulationmodelling and information andcommunication technology to helpin solving problems of hydraulics,hydrology and environmentalengineering for better managementof water-based systems. It providesthe computer-based decision-support systems that now enterincreasingly into the offices ofengineers, water authorities andgovernment agencies. By the end ofthe course the participants will:• Have a good understanding of

the fundamentals of a range ofphysical processes, advancedmodelling techniques andinformation technology for watermanagement;

• Be able to select and usesimulation models applied towater-based systems in a widevariety of hydraulic, hydrologicand environmental engineeringsituations;

• Be able to use software toolsavailable on the market, andknow their possible advantagesand limitations;

• Know how to design, developand integrate decision supportsystems and tools;

• Provide advice to managers andusers of advanced tools;

• Understand and utilise theadvantages of collaborative workby making use of Internet-basedplatforms.

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PARTICIPANT’S PROFILE

The Programme is intended for mid-career professionals with aninterest in environmental sciences and in maintainingenvironmental integrity in relation to human development.Participants should have a BSc Degree or an equivalent degree innatural science, chemistry, environmental science, agriculture,geography, environmental economics or in engineeringcombined with preferably at least three years of workingexperience at a university, a multi-lateral agency, a governmentalenvironmental agency (national or local), an NGO, a consultantsoffice, or an industry.

AIM AND RELEVANCE

Unsustainable management of natural resources hampers thedevelopment of mankind and contributes to the unequaldistribution of economic welfare. Pollution, depletion ofresources and disintegration of ecological functions are of local,regional and global concern. Considering the anticipatedeconomic development and increase in standards of living indeveloping regions, these issues will become even more urgent inthe future. Thus it is not surprising that wise management of ourprecious (water) resources, environmental conservation,alleviation of poverty and sustainable development are high onthe agenda of global concerns.It is now widely acknowledged that, to prevent continuedenvironmental degradation and the decline of human society,interactions between man and the environment have to besustainable. Sustainability depends on the delicate balancebetween the use and the conservation of our environmentalresources. The challenge to sustainable development, then, is tostimulate further expansion of living standards worldwide whileminimising and counteracting the negative impacts on theenvironment.

The aim of the Environmental Science Programme is to provideprofessionals with the knowledge and skills necessary tocontribute, directly or indirectly, to the conservation and wise useof natural resources for the benefit of society.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After successful completion of the programme, participants willunderstand the natural and socio-economic processes drivingenvironmental systems and will be able to:• develop the capacity to carry out independent scientific and

technical research and assessments on environmental issues;• learn to analyse and assess environmental systems and

problems;• be able to propose sustainable solutions to environmental

problems;• contribute to the development of policies and strategies for

environmental planning.

INTERNATIONAL MASTER PROGRAMME IN

environmental science

Environmental Science & TechnologyEnvironmental Planning & ManagementLimnology and Wetland EcosystemsWater Quality Management

SPECIALISATIONS

environmentalscience &technologyThe objective is to provide anintegrated course for scientists,technologists and engineers whohave an interest in research anddevelopment, with the knowledgeand skills to address environmentalproblems and interact withstakeholders, managers and policymakers for appropriate remedialactions.

Subjects: IntroductionEnvironmental Science (naturalprocesses, human dimensions,analytical tools), EnvironmentalSystems Analysis, EnvironmentalEngineering, EnvironmentalMonitoring & Modelling, CleanerProduction & the Water Cycle,Aquatic Ecosystems, Solid WasteManagement, InternationalFieldtrip, Groupwork, MSc Thesis.

After successful completion of thisspecialisation, the participant will beable to:• Design, organise and conduct

scientific environmental researchand contribute to thedevelopment of innovativetechnologies for solvingenvironmental problems.

• Analyse dynamic interactions incomplex human-environmentsystems.

• Formulate data requirements anddata collection strategies anddesign and apply conceptual andcomputational models for a betterunderstanding of these systems.

• Provide scientific advice for policydevelopment and decision-making.

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environmentalplanning &managementThe objective is to provide scientistsand engineers with the know-howand skills for strategic development,policy-making and decision-making in the environmental arena.

Subjects: IntroductionEnvironmental Science (naturalprocesses, human dimensions,analytical tools), EnvironmentalSystems Analysis, EnvironmentalPolicy Making, EnvironmentalPlanning, Water & EnvironmentalLaw and Institutions, AquaticEcosystems, Watershed & RiverBasin Management, InternationalFieldtrip, Group work, MScThesis.

Upon successful completion of thisspecialisation participants will beable to:• Use scientific data and results as

a basis for policymaking;• Analyse the complex dynamic

interaction between humansand their environment;

• Understand the intervention ofgovernmental policy (municipal,provincial, national, regional,global) in order to achievesustainable development;

• Apply professional techniquesand procedures forenvironmental planning;

• Apply principles ofenvironmental policymaking,environmental legislation andinstitutional arrangements;

• Contribute to the developmentof environmental policy plans atvarious levels (company,municipality, national,international).

limnology and wetlandecosystemsThe objective is to providescientists and engineers interestedin aquatic research anddevelopment, with knowledgeabout the structure andfunctioning of aquatic and wetlandecosystems for their managementand wise use, and interact withstakeholders, managers and policymakers for the development ofbest practices.

Subjects: IntroductionEnvironmental Science (naturalprocesses, human dimensions,analytical tools), EnvironmentalSystems Analysis, Wetlands forWater Quality, Ecology of Streams& Rivers, Lake Ecology, FishpondManagement & Fish Parasites,Wetland & Floodplain Ecology,Water Quality Monitoring & Bio-indicators, MSc Thesis.

After successful completion of thisspecialisation, the participant willbe able to:• Design, organise and conduct

scientific environmentalresearch and contribute to thedevelopment of innovativetechnologies for solvingenvironmental problems;

• Analyse dynamic interactions incomplex human-environmentsystems;

• Formulate data requirementsand data collection strategiesand design and apply conceptualand computational models for abetter understanding of thesesystems;

• Provide scientific advice forpolicy development anddecision-making

water qualitymanagementThe objective is to provide anintegrated course for scientists andengineers responsible for waterquality maintenance/improvementin the catchment, urban and ruralenvironments, with the technicalknowledge and management skillsfor decision-making andenvironmental planning.

Subjects: IntroductionEnvironmental Science (naturalprocesses, human dimensions,analytical tools), Water QualityAssessment, Wetlands for WaterQuality, Environmental Planning,Water & Environmental Law andInstitutions, Aquatic Ecosystems,Watershed & River BasinManagement, InternationalFieldtrip, Groupwork, MSc Thesis.

After successful completion of thisspecialisation, the participant willbe able to:• Assess chemical and biological

water quality for different wateruses, in line with water qualitystandards and guidelines;

• Interpret and evaluate naturaland anthropogenic waterpollution impacts in a watershedand to recommend differentmeasures for abatement ofthese impacts;

• Design and evaluate waterquality monitoringprogrammes;

• Develop integrated waterquality management plans forriver basins, coastal zones andwatersheds, in different socio-economic and legislativecontexts;

• Contribute his or herknowledge to the developmentof WQM strategies and policies.

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PARTICIPANT’S PROFILE

The Programme in Urban Infrastructure aims ateducating professionals in the fields of watersupply, sanitation and integrated urbanengineering. The programme is directedpredominantly at civil and sanitary engineersworking in water supply and wastewatercompanies, municipal assemblies, governmentministries and consulting companies dealingwith water supply, sanitation and municipalinfrastructure.

Depending on the specialisation participantsshould have a Bachelors or equivalent degree,preferably in civil engineering, sanitaryengineering, chemical engineering, hydraulicengineering, environmental engineering orrelated fields. In addition, prospective candidateswould greatly benefit from having several yearsof experience as a sector professional.

INTERNATIONAL MASTER PROGRAMME IN

municipal water and infrastructure

Water Supply EngineeringSanitary EngineeringIntegrated Urban Engineering

AIM AND RELEVANCE

The past few decades have witnessed an ever-increasing rate of urbanisation particularly indeveloping regions and in countries in transition.About 80% of the world’s mega-cities can befound in these regions. For the coming twentyyears, estimates indicate a further doubling ofthe world’s urban population. The highconcentration of people in the urbanenvironment puts enormous pressure on thelocal environment and on available resources. Italso generates ever higher, sometimesconflicting demands on services such as watersupply, sanitation and transport. At the sametime, due to decentralisation processes,responsibilities to deliver such services increaseat the level of local government, which is oftenill equipped in terms of funding and humanresources.It is therefore appropriate to offer anengineering programme that deals with theabove-mentioned services in urban areas, notonly to optimise their individual performancebut also to analyse their interaction.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After successful completion of the programmeparticipants will have developed knowledge,professional skills and attitudes that enablethem:• To function, from their specialist field, in the

wider social, economic and environmentalcontexts of urbanisation and urbaninfrastructure services provision;

• To carry responsibility in the execution ofproject activities in the field of water supply,sanitation and urban infrastructure;

• To provide substantial technical inputs inplanning, design, operation and maintenance;

• To participate in (pre-)feasibility studies tosupport technology selection.

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SPECIALISATIONS

water supplyengineeringThe water supply engineeringspecialisation aims at educatingmid-career professionalsdealing with technical aspectsof drinking water treatment anddistribution in an integratedapproach. The programme paysattention to the choice ofappropriate technologies andtools, ranging from low-cost toadvanced options, and as suchare useful for both fordeveloping regions andcountries in transition.

Subjects: The main topicscovered by the specialisationinclude, urban water cyclemaster planning, water qualityand demand management,groundwater- and surfacewater treatment technologies,design of treatment processesand plants, hydraulic and waterquality aspects in design,operation and maintenance ofdistribution networks, use ofcomputer models, data- andasset management.

sanitaryengineeringThe Sanitary Engineeringspecialisation deliversspecialists in process andengineering design of solidwaste and wastewatercollection and treatmentsystems who are also skilled ina broad sense to participate inmaster planning, feasibilitystudies and technologyselection. The specialisationeducates professionals todevelop rational approachestowards sustainable wastemanagement via cleanerproduction, appropriatetreatment and re-use.

Subjects: Global water relatedissues; Urban water cyclemaster planning; Cleanerproduction, Urban drainageand Sewerage; Wastewatertreatment process design andengineering; Resourcerecovery oriented wastewatertreatment; Modelling ofwastewater treatment plants;Solid waste management;Decentralised sanitation;Project cycle and Projectmanagement.

integrated urbanengineeringThe Integrated UrbanEngineering specialisationeducates engineers that arecapable to technically managethe processes of urban civilinfrastructure networksplanning, provision, operationand maintenance in anintegrated and innovativeapproach. The specialisationwill focus on interactionsbetween road, waterdistribution and urban drainagenetworks as well as solid wastecollection practices.

Subjects: Urban water cyclemaster planning; Infrastructurefinancing; Integratedinfrastructure planning; De-centralised water supply andsanitation; Water transport anddistribution; Drainage andsewerage; Solid wastemanagement; Transportplanning; Road operations anddesign; Project cycle; Projectmanagement; Assetmanagement.

PHD PROGRAMME

UNSCO-IHE involves participants of itspostgraduate programmes (MSc and PhD) in itsresearch and development activities. Researchersfrom different countries are brought together toparticipate in problem-focused and solution-oriented research with a relevance todevelopment. Holders of an MSc degree canapply for a PhD study at the Institute. PhDcandidates can choose to participate inUNESCO-IHE's ongoing R&D activities, or theycan define a research theme that is relevant fortheir region. Every year a one-week PhDseminar is organised for all registered PhDfellows. This is an excellent opportunity toexchange ideas and present one’s own work.

The UNESCO-IHE PhD degree is awardedjointly with a relevant Dutch University, whichensures that it is embedded in the prevailinghigher education legislation.

‘SANDWICH’ MODEL

Candidates can choose to do a fulltime PhDstudy in the Netherlands or else carry out theresearch in a sandwich construction. TheInstitute’s 'sandwich' model means that researchpreparation and final reporting are carried out atthe Institute, while the actual research is carriedout in the candidate's home country. During thelatter period, regular contacts with the promoterare maintained through visits and electroniccommunication media. The main advantage ofthis 'sandwich' model is that researchers are keptfamiliar with problems and solutions in theirgeographical region. This system contributes tothe development of a global knowledge base.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

The main requirement for a PhD study is thatcandidates should hold a UNESCO-IHE MScdegree with high qualification. An MSc degreefrom another university or institute with equalstandard may also be acceptable. If a candidate isnot yet in possession of an MSc degree, but has avery interesting research proposal and a proventrack record, he or she may be admitted to theMSc programme first, as part of and inpreparation for the PhD research. The AcademicBoard accepts PhD candidates only afterapproval of their research proposal.

REGULAR SHORT COURSES

UNESCO-IHE conducts a wide range of short,specialised courses annually in addition to theMasters and PhD programmes. These shortcourses are aimed at upgrading or refreshing theknowledge and skills of mid-career and seniorexperts. Short courses provide professionalswith exposure to applications of conventional,modern and innovative technologies. Theduration of short courses varies from one weekto two months. Focus and content vary fromspecialised and technical matters to challengesand approaches in management. Please refer tothe UNESCO-IHE website for up-to-dateinformation on short courses, dates and fees.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Admission requirements include a university orBachelor of Science (BSc) degree, a number ofyears of relevant work experience and fluency inEnglish.

TAILOR-MADE TRAINING PROGRAMMESTailor-made courses are designed forinstitutional clients that require upgrading oftechnical, managerial, strategic and operationalskills, and for staff that will be able to applythese skills at work immediately. Special grouptrainings are customised with the client forprofessionals from one country and one sector(strengthening sector performance), from onecountry and different sectors (improving cross-sector co-operation) or from different countriesand one sector (improving cross-border co-operation and peace-building). Training can bedelivered at the Institute or on-site (specific toclient needs). Short courses and group trainingprogrammes incorporate a mixture of traininginstruments, including lectures, workshops,group work, presentations, role-plays, casestudies and study tours to project sitesthroughout Europe or the region where trainingtakes place. Some components may sourcepartially from the Masters Programmes, whichallows for interaction with other participantsfrom different disciplines.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Admission requirements include a university orBachelor of Science (BSc) degree, a number ofyears of relevant work experience and fluency inEnglish.

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EUROPEAN EXPOSURE

Other countries such as Belgium, Luxembourg,Germany, France, and the United Kingdom canbe easily reached from the Netherlands.UNESCO-IHE has established good professionalworking relationships with many renownedEuropean research institutions, research centresand sectoral organisations. Participants will beexposed to current developments in the waterand environment sectors throughout Europebecause all programmes feature field trips toother European countries in addition to thetechnical visits carried out in the Netherlands.

INTERNATIONAL SETTING

Socially, the Institute offers a uniqueenvironment; participants are part of aninternational community of approximately 300professionals representing over 70 countries. AtUNESCO-IHE, a participant finds him/herselfsurrounded by numerous colleagues from allover the world, who have acquired practicalexperience in water, environment andinfrastructure. In addition to the learningexperience in an international setting, living andworking with fellow participants of such diversebackgrounds and cultures is an invaluableadvantage of the study programmes at theInstitute. The multi-cultural and multi-nationalpopulation at UNESCO-IHE will allow anyparticipant to make new friends from all over theworld.

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DELFT

UNESCO-IHE’s premises are located in thehistorical centre of the city of Delft, which city isan internationally well-known centre in civilengineering and water related sciences. TheDelft University of Technology, WL|DelftHydraulics, Geodelft and the NetherlandsOrganisation for Applied Scientific Research(TNO) are also located in this city. These andmany other organisations provide direct inputinto the Institute’s education and researchactivities.

Many tourists visit the inner city of Delft everyyear because of its historical importance andlively atmosphere. There are numerousmuseums, shops and restaurants along its streetsand canals, all just a short walk or bike ride away.Being a university city as well, Delft offers anabundance of cultural events and activitiesthroughout the year.

EDUCATION IN THE NETHERLANDS

All levels of the Netherlands education systemare geared to achieving a creative, independentand internationally focused workforce. Thehigher education system offers a variety ofcourses in academic, applied and professionaldisciplines, and has an excellent internationalreputation. Foreign nationals who obtain part oftheir higher education in the Netherlands arewell equipped to perform their functionsanywhere in the world.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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FACILITIES AND SERVICES

The Institute is a short walk from the train, busand tram station. Its buildings merge perfectlywith the surrounding mix of beautiful historicalmonuments and ultramodern, efficientarchitecture.

UNESCO-IHE’s premises cover an area of14,000 square meters and run from the mainentrance of the new building on Westvest 7 tothe monumental buildings of Oude Delft 95 and93, on one of Delft’s main canals.

the institute’s facilities and services include:• Excellent multifunctional lecture theatres;• Four modern teaching and research laboratories:

aquatic ecology, microbiology process and analyticallaboratories;

• Extensive ICT facilities with a computer watch service;• A library with on-line connections to a worldwide

network of libraries, and a reading room containingmany international journals and magazines;

• Staff rooms and study rooms for MSc and PhDparticipants;

• A fully equipped auditorium with 300 seats;• A distance learning and videoconferencing facility

(connected to the GDLN network);• A restaurant offering a wide variety of inexpensive and

multicultural meals daily;• An in-house prayer room.

ACCOMMODATION

The Institute puts great importance on providingoptimal study conditions for all participants.UNESCO-IHE provides high-qualityaccommodation in Delft for all participants ofthe Institute’s programmes, available uponarrival and for the duration of the study period.Over 350 units of fully furnishedaccommodation (including linen sets and basiccooking utensils) are available in four differenthostels, all within walking distance of theInstitute. These participant hostels provideexcellent conditions for study and living. Theavailability of the accommodation is arrangedwith DUWO, a Delft housing corporation.Having secure availability of accommodationmakes it compulsory that all participants in theInstitute’s programmes use this accommodation.

For families with one or more children there arespecial family-apartments in two of the hostels.Bringing your family includes obligatoryreservation of one of the family units. Pleasetake into account that the family units are moreexpensive than the other accommodation.

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STUDENT SERVICES

UNESCO-IHE's Student Affairs office offers allthe services and information that newparticipants will need in order to familiarisethem with their new surroundings. On arrival,participants are helped to deal with formalitiessuch as residence permits, insurance, etc., andare gradually introduced to life in theNetherlands and studying at the Institute.Introductions to the Institute’s staff and fellowparticipants begin immediately, but the processbecomes more intensive during the 'IntroductionDays' that are held a few days after arrival.

Throughout the year the Student Affairs officeorganises a number of activities that aim to makelife at the Institute as pleasant as possible. Anextensive socio-cultural programme offersactivities ranging from movie nights,international theatre and music performances,regular international social evenings, ‘happyhours’, to the traditional Christmas dinner.Excursions in the Netherlands and to otherEuropean countries are famous among alumni.UNESCO-IHE offers a unique multiculturalsocial environment in which all new arrivals canmake friends with fellow participants fromaround the world.

SPORT FACILITIES

Delft offers excellent sports facilities that areopen to the Institute’s participants. UNESCO-IHE also organises its own sports events andeach year its participants participate in aprestigious international sports day.

HEALTH AND RELIGION

Participants can consult a doctor at the Student'sHealth Service. The cost of medical assistance isfully covered by the Institute's compulsoryhealth and liability insurance. UNESCO-IHE’smultinational community is also multi-religious,so there is a good chance that participants willfind their religious community in or aroundDelft. The churches in the Netherlands haveappointed specialised chaplains for foreignstudents, who are also available at the Institute.

FAMILY REUNION AND SUPPORT

The Institute renders practical assistance toparticipants who wish their families to join themin the course of their studies. However, it shouldbe noted that the first months of the MastersProgramme require considerable time andenergy, leaving them little time for looking aftertheir dependents. It is strongly advised that thosewho intend to bring their families have themarrive at a later date, preferably after winter,when the weather is more agreeable. Pleasenote that family members are not permitted tojoin curricular field trips.

Participants should take into account thatenough additional funds are available to coverthe cost of bringing their families, as theNetherlands Ministry of Justice requests proof ofthese funds. Also, the Netherlands Embassy orConsulate requires participants to show thereturn ticket to their home country fordependents, or an equivalent sum of money.

For all participants the procedure for therequired residence permit is arranged byUNESCO-IHE. Application for a temporaryresidence permit for family members mustbe made after arrival in Delft, and will beprocessed by UNESCO-IHE. The procedurecan easily take 4 to 6 months. Families cantherefore not join participants directly at thestart of the Master Programme.

APPLICATION AND ACADEMIC ADMISSION TO UNESCO-IHE

Candidates seeking admission to UNESCO-IHE are requested to complete theenclosed application form and mail it as soon as possible, and no later than August 1of the year they wish to join the academic programme. Candidates seekingfellowships will in most cases need to send in their application form earlier in orderto proceed with the fellowship application. A certificate of academic admission willbe sent to the candidate who satisfies the admission requirements.

APPLICATION FOR FELLOWSHIPS

A variety of fellowships are available, please see our website www.unesco-ihe.org/education/fellowships.htm for a full overview offellowship opportunities.

In particular we would like to bring to your attention that the NetherlandsGovernment has an attractive fellowship programme called the NetherlandsFellowships Programme (NFP). Candidates from NFP countries are alwaysencouraged to apply for this fellowship, besides any other sponsoring they may bepursuing. For the MSc Programmes starting in 2006, the deadline for submission ofapplication to NFP varies per country, but is between February and March 2006. This means that the application form for UNESCO-IHE should preferably besubmitted before January 10th, 2006.

The certificate of academic admission that UNESCO-IHE provides to successfulapplicants is needed for the NFP application, which has to be directed to theNetherlands Embassy in the country of residence. For some Embassies an officialEnglish test is also required. The form for the NFP application can be downloadedfrom www.nuffic.nl.

Candidates are also advised to check with their employer or with their owngovernment to determine if financing for their studies could be provided from localor other sources, including part of a training component in a project in which theyare already involved.

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APPLICATION AND FELLOWSHIPS

APPLICATION FORM

UNESCO-IHE, PO BOX 3015, 2601 DA DELFT, THE NETHERLANDS

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1 Programme name

Specialisation name

2 Full name male / female

Official name (as mentioned in your passport)

3 Postal address

Phone Fax E-mail

4 Present citizenship

5 Profession

6 Date, place and country of birth

7 College and / or university education

Name and place

From to Degree

Main studies

Thesis or major

Title of the thesis

Name and place

From to Degree

Main studies

Thesis or major

Title of the thesis

Title of thesis, professional publications (use additional sheet)

8 Practical experience before or during higher education (kind of work done, where, how long, full-time / part-time)

(use additional sheet if necessary)

1

2

3

9 Research / laboratory work (use additional sheet if necessary)

Subject

Place

From to Supervisor

10 English language proficiency (fair F, good G, excellent E) - circle as appropriate

read F G E write F G E speak F G E understand F G E

Was English the language of instruction in secondary school / university? yes / no

If not, please attach the result of your English language test (TOEFL/IELTS)

11 Present professional employment (use additional sheet if necessary)

Job title from

Employer, name

Postal address

Phone Fax E-mail

Responsibilities

Categories: government / non-government / private / semi-government / parastatal (circle the one applicable)

In case you are involved in the execution of a specific project:

Project name

Location

Executing agency

Financing provided by

12 Short description of previous posts during the last 7 years

From to

From to

From to

13 Personal statement of why you wish to participate in the Master Programme (approximately 100 words)

14 How were you informed of the Master Programme?

15 Please enclose curriculum vitae, one passport photo, certified academic transcripts, photocopies of academic diplomas,

and two reference letters.

16 How do you intend to pay for the costs of your stay and other expenses (fees, etc.) in the Netherlands?

Have you received confirmation of financial support from your sponsor? yes / no

Date Signature applicant

17 This application is supported by my employer / supervisor / head of department who will:

cover the cost of participation in this Programme

assist me in looking for funds to cover the cost of participation

Name Signature employer / supervisor / head of department

UNESCO-IHEPO Box 30152601 DA DelftThe Netherlands

T +31 15 215 1715F +31 15 212 2921E info@unesco-ihe.org I www.unesco-ihe.org

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UNESCO-IHE believes that partnerships andnetworks are of vital and strategic importance inimproving access to, sharing and disseminatinginformation. UNESCO-IHE acts as an interfacebetween knowledge centres, as well as public andprivate sector organisations, individual scientistsand professionals. The Institute aims to contributeto the achievement of synergy in the programmesand activities of existing knowledge networks.

The Institute encourages all persons involved in the water sector to participate in the dynamicnetwork of partnerships.

UNESCO-IHE provides postgraduate education,training and research in the fields of water andthe environment for mid-career and seniorprofessionals from developing countries. Since 1957, the Institute's community ofpartnerships includes public and privateorganisations.

The UNESCO-IHE community also includes13,000 Alumni active in water sectorsworldwide, representing an extensive networkof international water professionals of yesterday,today and tomorrow.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WWW.UNESCO-IHE.ORG/EDUCATION/ES.HTM

WATER MANAGEMENT WWW.UNESCO-IHE.ORG/EDUCATION/WM.HTM

MUNICIPAL WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE WWW.UNESCO-IHE.ORG/EDUCATION/MWI.HTM

WATER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING WWW.UNESCO-IHE.ORG/EDUCATION/WSE.HTM

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