More about studies

Aim of the study

The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at SGGW is proud to announce the launch of the new master’s degree programme “Modern engineering in water management”, starting the 28th of February 2022. 

The programme aims to provide the students with holistic, modern and interdisciplinary knowledge in sustainable water engineering and water management. The classes will be taught by specialists from different Institutes of Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) and international guest professors from cooperating European universities. 

The studies are focused on both technical and ecological aspects of water management and are focused on the role of humans in shaping sustainable landscapes and ecosystems in the face of climate change. Graduates gain complex knowledge and skills for future careers in water consultancy, regulation or conducting research activities. 

The program, over three semesters, consists of lectures, seminars, workshops, lab work, and field research, which take place in both partner countries: Poland and Kazakhstan.

During the MSc programme, students take part in activities at two universities.

The first semester is divided into three modules:

• 1-month joined online module
• 3-months stationary module in Kazakhstan (polish student obtain scholarships and travel cost equivalent covered by NAWA exchange programme)
• Field research module part 1 – Drought and deserts (held in Kazakhstan).

Due to the political situation, the decision about student’s mobility to Kazakhstan will be made at a later date !!!

The second and third semesters are stationed in Poland and include compulsory and elective courses:

• intercultural workshop in the Tatra mountains;
• 10-months stationary module in Poland (kazakh student obtain scholarships and travel cost equivalent covered by NAWA exchange programme)
• field research module part 2 – Drought and wetlands (held in Poland);
• master thesis.

Why SGGW?

SGGW is a life sciences university. Our research and teaching activities focus primarily on issues related to agriculture, biology, horticulture, food and nutrition, forestry, veterinary medicine as well as disciplines supporting life sciences, such as economics, social sciences, computer science, technology, and engineering. We offer 38 study programmes in Polish and several degree programs taught exclusively in English.

SGGW provides excellent accommodation, as well as high-level scientific and teaching facilities, offering over 4000 places in dormitories. Comfortable suites accompanied by various social facilities for sports and leisure are perfect to meet the needs of international and domestic students. SGGW campus is one of the best university facilities of this type in Poland. Located in the south-western part of Warsaw, it is well connected and in 15 minutes one can reach the city centre.

Warsaw is the largest academic centre in Poland comprising a unique combination of science and business, well connected to many European cities. Thanks to its location in a green part of the city – Ursynów district, you can live, learn and spend time in one place. A swimming pool, sports halls, and open green areas are where students do sports and integrate at the campus. Our biggest pride is being awarded by international students with the title of a student-friendly university.

Find friends for life in seminar groups, academic circles and student organisations – after all, shared passion connects the most.