Overview
This Land and Water Resources Engineering programme offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology focuses on research related to the sustainable and efficient use of land and water resources, addressing challenges such as climate change, resource competition, pollution, and urban development. It integrates the study of biogeochemical and physical processes with technological approaches to prevent environmental degradation and improve resource management.
Key Facts
The academic approach combines scientific understanding with technical knowledge, examining natural resources within a social context. Research and methodologies cover multiple scales, from local to global, supporting the development of solutions for environmentally sound land use and the effective management and protection of water and other natural resources.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Environmental Physics
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Engineering Geology and Geophysics
- Water and Sewage Technology
- Water Management
- Water Resources Engineering
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
General requirements
- Completion of at least 240 ECTS credits, including 60 at master’s level, or an equivalent qualification required
- Master’s degree or equivalent knowledge must be demonstrated
- Proof of English can be through recognised tests or prior studies in certain countries
- Additional requirements may be defined for each advertised doctoral position
- Selection based on qualifications and suitability for the specific position
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview
- Final admission decision made by the school in consultation with supervisors
Tuition Fees
Doctoral students do not pay fees; instead, they receive a monthly salary, as doctoral studies in Sweden are considered employment.