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Knowledge Meets Innovation

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Institute offers post graduate degrees for the professional and fresh graduates in water resources development with the objectives of training and enhancing the knowledge and skills of professionals in planning and management of land and water resources, and widening their perspectives on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).

The institute started its Post Graduate program in 2002 and since then a total of 185 students graduated (48 PG.Dip., 126 M.Sc. and 11 PhD) with degrees in Water Resources Development.

Why Study In IWFM?

The diversity of background of the students provides a unique learning opportunity through exchange of ideas and information from a group with different understanding and from different perspectives, but with the same vision.

What Would You Study

As IWRM is a multi-disciplinary field, requiring a holistic understanding of the system with a good blend of engineering, agricultural, socio-economic and environmental analyses, a multi-disciplinary course curriculum is pursued. The multi-disciplinary programs are aimed at engineers, planners, hydrologists, agriculturists, physical and social scientists.

Prospects Of IWFM

Bangladesh is predominantly a floodplain country where water is key to socio-economic development and sustainability of the eco-system. Flood, drought, cyclone, river erosion, siltation, and water scarcity in dry season have made water management a challenging task.

Admission (Degree Offered)

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Degrees Offered

Master of Science in Humanitarian Engineering abbreviated as M.Sc. Engg. (HE)

Master of Engineering in Humanitarian Engineering abbreviated as M.Engg. (HE).

Doctor of Philosophy abbreviated as Ph.D.

About HE

Humanitarian challenges require people trained with a broad perspective who can communicate with different parties of different backgrounds. Humanitarian engineering combines multiple disciplines in order to address humanitarian emergencies, especially to improve the well-being of poor, marginalized, and/or under-served communities. In the current times where various humanitarian crises are occurring, professionals with a set of integrated, interdisciplinary skills are needed to tackle actual societal challenges. IWFM is offering post graduate degrees in humanitarian engineering with a view to developing professionals trained in humanitarian engineering, who will play a pivotal role in the solution of humanitarian challenges, enabling our society toward sustainable human development.

Admission Requirements

For admission to the courses leading to M.Sc. Engg. (HE) and M. Engg. (HE) an applicant (a) must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 or a first division or equivalent in any one of S. S. C and H. S. C or in equivalent examinations and must not have a GPA less than 2.00 out of 5.00 or a third division or equivalent in any of the aforementioned examinations. (b) must have obtained a B.Sc. Engg. Degree in Civil Engineering / Civil and Environmental Engineering / Civil and Water Resources Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Water Resources Engineering / Agricultural Engineering or an equivalent degree from any recognized institution with at least 50% marks or a minimum GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0 or its equivalent.

For admission to the courses leading to a Ph.D. degree a candidate (a) must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 or a first division or equivalent in any one of S.S.C. and H.S.C. or in equivalent examinations and must not have a GPA less than 2.00 out of 5.00 or a third division or equivalent in any of the aforementioned examinations.

(b) must have at least 50% marks or a minimum GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0 or its equivalent in B. Sc. Engg. / four-year B. Sc. degree / BURP in the relevant branch.

(d) For Humanitarian Engineering, the minimum qualification for admission shall normally be an M.Sc. Engg./M.Engg. degree in Civil Engineering/Water Resources Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Agricultural Engineering / Humanitarian Engineering or its equivalent from any recognized Institution.

(e) A student already working for an M.Sc. Engg. (HE) degree at this University and showing excellent progress and promise in thesis work may be provisionally transferred to the Ph.D. degree programme after completion of M.Sc. Engg. (HE) course work with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 on approval of the Committee for Advanced Studies and Research (CASR) on the recommendation of the Research and Academic Committee (RAC).

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Academic Requirements

M.Sc. Academic Requirements: (a) The minimum duration of the M.Sc. Engg. (HE) and M. Engg. (HE) program shall be 3 semesters. A student must complete all the requirements for the degree within 5 academic years (session) from the date of the first admission in the program. (b) A student must earn a minimum of 36 credit hours of which 18 credit hours should be earned from thesis. A student should register 6-level courses to earn credits. (c) Full-time students: A student can register minimum 12 credit hours and maximum 15 credit hours in a semester. Part-time students: A student can register minimum 3 credit hours and maximum 9 credit hours in a semester.

Ph.D. Academic Requirements:

(a) The minimum duration of the Ph.D. course shall be 4 semesters from the date of provisional admission. A student must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree within six academic years (session) from the date of her/his provisional admission.

(b) A student must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours of which 45 credit hours should be earned from thesis.. A student should register 6-level courses to earn grades.

(c) Full-time students: A student can register minimum 12 credit hours and maximum 15 credit hours in a semester. Part-time students: A student can register minimum 3 credit hours and maximum 9 credit hours in a semester.

(d) Part-time students: A student can register minimum 3 credit hours and maximum 9 credit hours in a semester.