Contact

Faculty for Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems
Campus Deutz
Betzdorfer Straße 2
50679 Köln
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+49 221-8275-4148
info-iwrm@th-koeln.de

For students

Office of Student Services Deutz
Deutz Campus

Betzdorfer Str. 2, 50679 Cologne/Germany
Rooms ZN 2-6/7 and ZN 2-8

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-4840

For international students and applicants

Department of International Affairs
Deutz Campus

Betzdorfer Str. 2, 50679 Köln
Room ZN 2-4

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-2910

Integrated Water Resources Management (Master's program) - How to Apply

Are you considering to apply for admission to the Master's program in Integrated Water Resources Management? This page will provide you with relevant information on the admissions process.

At a Glance

Category Description
Program Integrated Water Resources Management 
Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.) 
Type of program Full-time program 
Beginning of program Winter semester 
Program duration 4 semesters 
Language of instruction English 
Campus Deutz Campus 
Restricted admission No 

Admission Requirements

University degree

Successful applicants to the Master’s program hold a university degree (Bachelor's degree or higher) in a suitable field, earned at a state or a state-recognized institution of higher education with a final grade of “satisfactory (3.0)” (German grading system) or better. They also need to demonstrate their aptitude for the Master's program.

Please read the information sheet for additional information:
Admission Requirements

Applicants need to have graduated at the time of application.

Please note: Applications by applicants who meet these criteria only after the application deadline will not be considered.

Applicants with foreign degrees obtained outside of Germany please consider the information on admission requirements and German language skills.

English language proficiency

Proof of excellent English language proficiency. The following certificates are accepted: 

- TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home: 79 points (at least high-intermediate level in each part)
- IELTS Academic or IELTS online: Band 6.0 overall score (no part below 5.5)
- Cambridge ESOL: FCE

Native English speakers have to prove that English was the language of instruction during their school and university education.
TOEFL ITP (institutional testing program) certificates will not be accepted.

Test scores (or other proof of English language proficiency) must be no older than five years and are to be presented at the time of application.

Please note

Applicants participate in a selection process. The decision will be made by the faculty based on the submitted application.

Please read the information sheet for additional information:
Admission Requirements

Information for Applicants

a) Application process for
- German applicants
- applicants with a first-cycle degree in a field related to the Master’s program from a German university

Applications are submitted through TH Köln's campus management system (CaMS)..

CaMS

Applications for the winter semester can be submitted through our online application platform from early May (subject to change).

Information on the documents which are to be submitted with your application is available in CaMS.

Application period: Early May 2026 – June 10, 2026

b) Application process for
- international applicants without a first-cycle degree from a German university but with a first-cycle degree in a field related to the Master’s program from a university outside of Germany

You are required to apply via uni-assist.

Applications for the winter semester can be submitted through uni-assist from early February to late March of each year (subject to change).

Important: Please note the information on the application process through uni-assist.

uni-assist

Application period: Early February 2026 – March 31, 2026

Information on visa applications

Please refer to the Consular Services Portal for information on visa regulations for your country.

Letters of admission are usually sent out in July (for the winter semester).

c) Application process for

- international DAAD EPOS Scholarship applicants

Please take note of the information on admission requirements and application procedure on our scholarship webpage. Scholarship webpage
Application period: August 1 - September 30 of the year preceding the year of enrollment


Application for admission to an advanced semester

It is possible to apply for admission to an advanced semester, particularly if you are changing your program or university. To be eligible, at least 15 ECTS credits from previous achievements must be recognized.

Information on the process, requirements and procedure is available on our information page on applying for admission to an advanced semester.

Application period

- Mid-February until March 15 of each year for the summer semester
- Mid-August until September 15 of each year for the winter semester

Admission restrictions

This program has no restrictions for admission to an advanced semester.

Start your application in CaMS

Contact

Faculty for Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems
Campus Deutz
Betzdorfer Straße 2
50679 Köln
---
+49 221-8275-4148
info-iwrm@th-koeln.de

For students

Office of Student Services Deutz
Deutz Campus

Betzdorfer Str. 2, 50679 Cologne/Germany
Rooms ZN 2-6/7 and ZN 2-8

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-4840

For international students and applicants

Department of International Affairs
Deutz Campus

Betzdorfer Str. 2, 50679 Köln
Room ZN 2-4

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-2910

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