About this programme
Master in Water and Environmental Engineering, MSc in Engineering is a Master's Degree programme at Aalborg University in Aalborg, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Aalborg as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). Aalborg University is a research university in North Denmark.
How it compares
Master in Water and Environmental Engineering, MSc in Engineering is one of 3 English-taught Environmental Engineering programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 2 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 7,455 to EUR 17,300; this programme lists EUR 7,455 a year. 2 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
The MSc in Water and Environmental Engineering at Aalborg University trains you to tackle water and environmental problems in cities, industry, agriculture and nature. The programme is taught in English and takes two years in Aalborg.
What you study
You learn to work with resource and environmental issues tied to society's use of water and the environment. With your study group you do field measurements, laboratory analyses and advanced computer models. You analyse and manage contamination that can affect people, and you work on protecting soil and groundwater. You study flows in and pollution of streams, lakes and fjords, and you assess contaminated water environments and flood-prone areas, mapping consequences for local communities and wildlife.
The first semester focuses on pollution of soil and groundwater. Your project might look at a polluted industrial site or a farmed area, assess whether the pollution threatens groundwater or nearby residents, and find methods to clean up soil and groundwater. The second semester covers natural water environments such as streams, lakes and fjords. The project combines physical, chemical and biological conditions using data from a chosen location, lab analyses and numerical models.
How the programme is organised
Teaching is in English and built around group and project work. In your final year (3rd and 4th semesters) you choose whether to continue without a specialisation or with one. The specialisation focuses on resource, hydrological and hydraulic conditions and new pollutants in cities, water and soil from climate change and increasing strain on ecosystems. The specialisation "Environmental Processes" focuses on how climate change influences biological, chemical and physical processes in natural and environmental engineering systems.
On the third semester you have options: an internship in Denmark or abroad where you take part in day-to-day operations and write a project about your tasks; a semester at another institution in Denmark or abroad; a regular semester at AAU with courses and project work; or you can begin your master's thesis so the work is spread over the 3rd and 4th semesters. The fourth semester is your master's thesis on a topic of your own choosing.
Who it suits
Choose this programme if you want to address major water and environmental challenges, from rising sea levels and flooding to pollution and sustainable use of natural resources. You should be ready to analyse complex issues and find technical solutions that consider nature, society and climate. You will work across disciplines and collaborate with companies, authorities and research communities during your studies. The programme suits people who want to help ensure clean water, resilient cities and healthy ecosystems.
Admission, language and next steps
The programme is taught in English. Applications for master's programmes go directly to the institution. Check the programme page for the exact admission requirements and application steps. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee set by the institution. The page notes that from 2028 the degree is expected to be offered as a 2-year full-time programme (120 ECTS) and as a 3-year master's for working professionals, with the first year full-time and then two years part-time alongside relevant employment.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Consulting engineering companies
- Water and wastewater companies
- Environmental departments in municipalities, regions and ministries
- Design and climate adaptation of drainage systems
- Flood modelling and soil contamination
- Wastewater treatment and groundwater protection
- Research and teaching
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to Aalborg University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Water and Environmental Engineering, MSc in Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at Aalborg University. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with Aalborg University.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Aalborg as the campus town for this programme at Aalborg University.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. Aalborg University sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 7,455 a year, as Aalborg University lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at Aalborg University is linked from this page so you can compare.