Do you want to change the world?

The United Nations University (UNU) Hub Master’s track at Lund University combines studies in master’s programmes with training activities for students to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in collaboration with staff from the UNU Institute for Water Environment & Health (UNU-INWEH) and Lund University. The purpose of the UNU Hub Master’s track is to prepare students for careers in international development, by providing theoretical knowledge and research training on solutions to global water issues and expanded professional networks. To initiate the UNU Hub at Lund University, the first master’s track is developed within the master’s programme in Water Resources Engineering.

In the UNU Hub Master’s track in Water Resources Engineering, students will take a selected set of courses in their ongoing programme, a tailor-made project course, and finally a master’s thesis connected to ongoing research projects at UNU-INWEH. The master’s thesis will be conducted in collaboration with researchers from UNU-INWEH and Lund University and will allow students to develop their theoretical understanding and research skills in an international research context, while supporting the implementation of the SDGs.

The students who successfully complete the UNU Hub Master’s track will receive a fellowship certificate from UNU in addition to the degree they receive from Lund University.

Course components

To complete the UNU Hub Master’s track in Water Resources Engineering, students will take the following courses:

• Semester 1: Integrated Water Resources Management (VVRF01, 7.5 credits)
• Semester 2: Water, Climate, and Society (VVRN20, 7.5 credits)
• Semester 3: Advanced course in Water Resources Engineering (VVRN16, 15 credits)
  • Students collaborate on tasks connected to ongoing research on water components of the SDGs at UNU-INWEH and Lund University, to build skills in research, communication, and collaboration
• Semester 4: Thesis course (VVRM01, 30 credits)
  • Students work on thesis topics to advance research in ongoing projects at UNU-INWEH on water components for implementation of the SDGs
  • Supervision from researchers at UNU-INWEH and Lund University

Admission

The UNU Hub Master’s track in Water Resources Engineering is eligible for students enrolled in the Master's programme in Water Resources Engineering at Lund University from 2024 and onwards. Each application round will open at the end of the second semester at which time students will need to have 45 credits from the Master’s programme in Water Resources Engineering. Admission will be based on academic transcript and motivational letter describing the student’s background and interest in the Master’s track. Selection will be made by coordinators from UNU-INWEH and Lund University.

Students who started the Master's programme in Water Resources Engineering in 2024 will be able to apply in May 2025 – more information to follow.