Programme info

Think Water complements the existing offer of study programmes at master level because of its specific focus on the interaction between classical technology and ecological engineering. The combination of fundamental and applied sciences makes this advanced master unique in the world. 

The programme has been conceived as student-centred and competence-oriented education that is offered in a modular way. 

The study programme offers a multidisciplinary educational package in which knowledge and expertise from various disciplines is integrated: ecology and bioscience, environmental science, engineering and nautical science. More specifically the focus is on:

• the interaction between classical technology and nature-based solutions;
• thorough knowledge of the functioning of the whole water system;
• innovative and integrated solutions to all types of water management problems;
• Real life applications, projects and the many uses of our water systems through close collaboration with companies, NGO's, research institues and governments.

This will enable graduates to integrate technological and nature-based solutions into water management in various fields all over the world and as such contribute to more sustainable practices.

The advanced Master Think Water aims to equip students with the competency to understand the state-of-the-art on water technology, nature-based solutions and integrated water management.

The main objectives are: 

• To advance the level scientific knowledge, skills and understanding of the students; 
• Thus enabling them to function as an expert in the field with awareness of values, in the various sectors of the labour market to which the study programme grants access; 
• Qualifying students to provide the society with new, original and innovative contributions and improvements, based on scientific knowledge and research and with the necessary critical attitude towards existing technologies.

The study programme continues on the final qualifications of the previously obtained master’s degree and provides the student with advanced knowledge, a critical attitude, self-reflection, practical knowledge and a research mentality.