Degree Name: Water Resources Engineering and Management
General Description:
The Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM) degree is a postgraduate program that focuses on the management and protection of water resources. It is designed to meet the increasing social and political demands for sustainable management of water resources and supply, particularly in developing countries, emerging nations, and rapidly growing cities
Top Universities Globally:
University of Arizona
Delft University of Technology
University of Birmingham
Imperial College London
Texas A&M University
University of Florida
Cornell University
Cranfield University
University of Leeds
Top Universities in Pakistan:
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Quaid-i-Azam University
COMSATS
Institute of Information Technology
University of Peshawar
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Scope of The Degree:
There is a broad range of career opportunities in water resources engineering and management, including positions in
government agencies, non-governmental organizations, private consulting companies, and research institutions.
Graduates in this field can work in diverse fields such as hydrology, water treatment, environmental engineering,
irrigation engineering, and wastewater management.
Expected Profession:
Water resource planners
Environmental engineers
Water resources engineers
Hydrologists
Irrigation engineers
Wastewater engineers
Water quality specialists
Average Annual Salary:
$64,297 and $83,313
Cost of The Degree:
£8,000 to £30,000 per year (UK)
$10,000 to $30,000 per year (US
Difficulty in Achieving Degree:
Obtaining a degree in water resources engineering and management is challenging and requires significant effort, dedication, and resources. Some of the difficulties that students may face include rigorous coursework in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, high tuition fees, challenging fieldwork and research requirements, a complex and interdisciplinary field of study, and competition for jobs in a highly competitive field. These difficulties require students to have excellent time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as a passion for sustainable water management, environmental protection, and engineering.
Time for investment Returns:
1-2 years