Applications fully paid Scholarships at UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM) 2024-26 Batch

                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

CALLFORAPPLICATIONS:POSTGRADUATECOURSES

Master of /Master of Science Degree in:

A). Water Resources Engineering and Management (2024 - 2026)

                  B). Water Resources Management (2024 - 2026)

Full-time/Part-time course leading to M.Sc. Degree / Postgraduate Diploma

Applications are invited for the above courses offered by the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, and conducted at the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM), in collaboration with the South Asia Foundation (SAF). The courses scheduled to commence in May 2024 are open for both local and international participants who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree of Master of [SLQF 9] and Master of Science in [SLQF 10] the above majors with exposure to the knowledge and skills needed to create innovative, integrated solutions to complex water-related challenges in the areas of water resources engineering and management. The courses are carefully designed to provide specialist training with a firm grounding in the principles, techniques, issues, and practice of water resources engineering and management to practising engineers and scientists, respectively.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

For A.) Master of & MSc in Water Resources Engineering and Management

1. The Honors Degree of Bachelor of Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in Civil Engineering or any other relevant field, as approved by the Senate;

OR

1. Any other Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science of Engineering from a recognized University in Civil Engineering or any other relevant field, equivalent to the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa in a relevant field as judged by the Faculty, and as approved by the Senate;

OR

1. At least the Associate Membership of a recognized professional engineering institute in a relevant field, obtained through an academic route, with a minimum of one (01) year period of appropriate experience as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate;

AND

1. If English is not the medium of instruction in the first degree of the candidate, valid TOEFL (a minimum of 525 points in paper-based, 196 in computer-based, or 69 in internet-based test) or IELTS (a minimum of 5.5 in Academic Version) scores or equivalent.

For B). Master of & MSc in Water Resources Management

1. The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in Civil Engineering or any other relevant field, as approved by the Senate;

OR

1. Any other Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science of Engineering from a recognized University in Civil Engineering or any other relevant field, equivalent to the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa in a relevant field as judged by the Faculty, and as approved by the Senate;

OR

1. A Bachelor of Science Degree from a recognized University in a relevant field (four-year degree or three-year degree with a minimum of one (01) year period of appropriate post-qualifying experience), as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate;

OR

1. At least the Associate Membership of a recognized professional institute in a relevant field, obtained through an academic route, with a minimum of one (01) year period of appropriate post- qualifying experience as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate;

AND

1. If English is not the medium of instruction in the first degree of the candidate, valid TOEFL (a minimum of 525 points in paper-based, 196 in computer-based, or 69 in internet-based test) or IELTS (a minimum of 5.5 in Academic Version) scores or equivalent.

COURSE DURATION

Duration of Programs: MSc Degree Courses: 24 months (Part-time/Full-time) or 12 months (Full-time) * and Master of Degree Course: 12 months (Part-time).

*Note: Not available for Local and SAF Scholar participants.

COURSE FEES

OTHER FEES

For Local Applicants:

• MSc Full-time/ Part-time: Rs. 450,000/=; Master of Degree: Rs. 350,000/=

For Overseas Applicants:

• MSc Full-time           USD 5,000 (SAARC), USD 6,000 (Other countries)
  • Registration Fee:                              Rs. 1,000/= per year
  • Examination Fee:                             Rs. 1,000/=
  • Refundable Library Deposit:           Rs. 2,500/= (per book)
  • Non-Refundable Library Deposit:   Rs. 2,000/= (per book)

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

South Asia Foundation (SAF) annually offers twelve (12) full-paid scholarships to full-time participants from SAARC countries attending the MSc in Water Resources Engineering and Management program of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

For further information and to download application forms and the brochure, please visit UMCSAWM webpage or contac

• Course Coordinator, Postgraduate Courses in Water Resources Engineering and Management, UMCSAWM - Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa 10400. Duly completed applications should be forwarded to the same address.
  • International students (self-funded/scholarship) should send an e-mail to the Course Coordinator or refer to the Department webpage to obtain application details.

Tel.: (+94) 11 7747550            Website: https://umcsawm.uom.lk/       E-mail: umcsawm@uom.lk

Closing date for applications: 05^th January 2024

Registrar, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa.