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    Earth Surface and Water

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    Utrecht, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €50,572.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    146
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Utrecht, NL. Tuition is €50,572.

    About the program

    The programme studies natural and human-induced physical and geochemical processes, patterns, and dynamics of Earth’s continental and coastal systems, covering dynamics of coastal and river systems, geo-hydrological processes, groundwater remediation, land degradation, natural hazards, and delta evolution. It focuses on interactions between natural and socio-economic systems using quantitative and spatially explicit methods to address societal problems like climate change vulnerability and natural hazards.

    Focus: both
    QS: 16 (Earth and Marine Sciences)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min EMI-experienced (TOEFL iBT 93 per secondary source)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min EMI-experienced (IELTS 6.5 per secondary source)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) for job search (Netherlands)

    €13,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University is €50,572 across 120 required credits.
    Is Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University online or in-person?
    Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University is offered in-person.
    How long does Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University take to complete?
    Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University cohort?
    Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University typically enrolls around 146 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University?
    Post-completion work rights for Earth Surface and Water at Utrecht University: 1 year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) for job search (Netherlands)