Master of Science (Water and Hydropower Engineering)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
DURATION
2 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
MYR 115,785 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students |malaysian students: RM75000
Introduction
For more than a century, hydropower developments around the world have been growing and greening the world’s electricity supplies by generating clean, reliable, and cost-effective power from rivers. This study program meets the growing demand for qualified professionals in the field of hydropower and aims to provide participants with profound branch-related technical as well as interdisciplinary know-how at the interface of sustainability, ecology, and environmental protection.
Students shall comprehend the total scope of knowledge required by the hydropower industry and thus learn to conceive water power as a complete and comprehensive system. For this purpose, the three main fields of science – mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and civil engineering have been joined in one program providing knowledge according to the state-of-the-art.
The program Master of Science (Water and Hydropower Engineering / Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development is a double degree program offered by Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) and the Delft Institute for Water Education (IHE Delft). Students who have successfully completed this program will be awarded the Master of Science Degree in (Water and Hydro-power Engineering) by UniKL and also the Master of Science Degree in Water Science and Engineering with specialization in Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development by IHE Delft.
The MSc (Water and Hydropower Engineering) program offers students the possibility to study in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and in Delft, Netherlands, at two renowned Institutes for technical education and applied research: UniKL and IHE Delft.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1 (IHE Delft)
- Module 1: Introduction to Water Science and Engineering
- Module 2: Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Module 3: River Basin Hydraulics, Geotechnics and Remote Sensing
- Module 4: River Morphodynamics
- Module 5: Data Collection, Analysis and Design
Semester 2 (IHE Delft)
- Module 6: River Basin Development and Environmental Impact Assessment
- Module 7: River Structures
- Module 8: Dams and Hydropower
- Module 9: Fieldtrip and Hydropower Potential Assessment
- Module 10: Environmental Flow Assessment
Semester 3 (UniKL)
- Module 11: Hydropower Machines Operations and Maintenance
- Module 12: Hydropower Electrical Systems
- Module 13: Research Methodology (Thesis Proposal)
- Module 14: Field Assignment and Group Work
- Module 15: Project Management and Entrepreneurship
Semester 4 (UniKL)
- Module 16: Master Thesis
Program Outcome
The Double Degree of MSc in (Water and Hydropower Engineering) / Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development program is one of the few programs worldwide that address the need for Master level professionals with comprehensive and well-grounded knowledge in the field of hydropower.
Graduates of this study program are able to plan hydropower plants as well as assess existing ones. They are competent contact persons for all aspects of hydropower and provide the necessary expertise for inspection or maintenance work, development, and application tasks as well as to specify their necessity. As such, the program is also attractive to professionals from both the government sector and the hydropower industry, particularly from developing and transitional countries.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO):
In order to achieve the program aims stated above, the students of this master's program can expect to:
- PEO 1: Apply in-depth water science and engineering knowledge, competent and innovative in their professional works
- PEO 2: Manage and communicate effectively in leading and engaging multidisciplinary teams in solving global water science and engineering problems at national and international levels
- PEO 3: Continue to advance their knowledge and skill in water science and engineering knowledge for lifelong learning and possess the ability to communicate effectively for scholarly contributions in enhancing technical knowledge
- PEO 4: Demonstrate ethical responsibilities including social issues, safety, and environmental awareness and continuously engage in personal and professional growth
- PEO 5: Explore and/or embark on business and technopreneur in the field of water science and engineering and promote sustainable economic development to meet global demands and dynamics
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
At the time of graduation, graduates should have the ability to :
- PLO 1: Demonstrate continuing and advanced knowledge in water science and hydropower systems, and have the capabilities to further develop or use these in new situations or multi-disciplinary contexts
- PLO 2: Analyse and evaluate problems critically related to water science and hydropower systems, and provide solutions through the application of appropriate tools and techniques
- PLO 3: Appraise available information and research evidence and apply it in the application of water science and hydropower system context
- PLO 4: Plan and perform research in water science and hydropower system undertakings professionally, ethically, and responsibly
- PLO 5: Function effectively as an individual, as well as a member or leader in diverse technical teams by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions
- PLO 6: Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of an international operating working environment in water science and hydropower systems with technopreneurs competencies
- PLO 7: Engage in independent and lifelong learning through the effective use of available facilities and activities.
Program delivery
Duration
Full Time: 2 – 3 years
Minimum length of study will be 4 semester and a maximum of 8 semester