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Master of Science (Water and Hydropower Engineering)

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Course Overview

Qualification: Master

Study Mode: Full Time

Intakes: January, July, September

Duration: 2 years

Tuition Fee: RM 105,600

English Requirement: ELITS 6.0

Course Details

The Master of Science in Water and Hydropower Engineering program meets the growing global need for expertise in hydropower, combining interdisciplinary knowledge at the intersection of sustainability and engineering. Jointly offered by Universiti Kuala Lumpur and the Delft Institute for Water Education, this dual-degree program integrates mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering to provide a holistic understanding of water power systems. Graduates earn degrees from both institutions and benefit from the opportunity to study in Kuala Lumpur and Delft, equipping them with the skills to drive sustainable hydropower development on a global scale.

Fee Structure

Fee TypeAmount (MYR)
1st Year FeeRM 52,800
2nd Year FeeRM 52,800
Deposit (Refundable)RM 1,000
International Student Admission FeeRM 1,510
Registration FeeRM 680
Resources Fee (Yearly)RM 1,500
Visa and Insurance FeeRM 2,200

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 Environ-mental 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 Pro-posal)
  • Module 14: Field Assignment and Group Work
  • Module 15: Project Management and Entrepreneurship

Semester 4 (UniKL) 

  • Module 16 : Master Thesis