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Master of Science in Freshwater Sciences with Concentration in Water Policy (Professional)

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

USA,Wisconsin

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 24,533/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Wisconsin

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1956

Total Students: 25,000 +

Int. Students: 1,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Milwaukee, WI 53211, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Freshwater Sciences with Concentration in Water Policy (Professional)

Program Overview

The School of Freshwater Sciences offers a graduate program of studies providing students with advanced training and education in four areas:

Freshwater Policy and Economics
Freshwater System Dynamics
Human and Ecosystem Health
Freshwater Technology

Each of these focus areas is interrelated with the others, and includes biologic, physical, technologic and policy aspects of freshwater.

The Master of Science program has two tracks designed to provide a strong foundation necessary for the training of graduates that will utilize novel approaches to the sustainable and equitable use and management of freshwater systems worldwide. The Doctor of Philosophy program is a research degree designed to explore and discover novel approaches to the sustainable and equitable use and management of freshwater systems worldwide. These programs will create an interdisciplinary atmosphere for training the next generation of scientists armed with the knowledge, skills and experience to anticipate and address the freshwater issues of the future.

Timely application is encouraged for students seeking financial support. When applying for admission, applicants should describe as completely as possible their specific research interests within freshwater sciences. Applicants are strongly encouraged to establish contact, before or during the application process, with Freshwater Sciences faculty members whose research interests are closest to their own, regarding the likelihood of one serving as the student’s major professor.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,533 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 290.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.
The following prerequisites are strongly recommended
- At least one semester coursework in three of the following at the college level: chemistry, biological sciences, physics, calculus, microeconomics, statistics, political science or advanced algebra.
- One additional semester of chemistry, biological sciences, physics, microeconomics, Geographic information systems, or statistics.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

UWM has a scholarship program for newly admitted international undergraduate students. Scholarship award decisions are based on academic merit and the diversity of the candidate (i.e. how the candidate contributes to the diversity of UWM). Undergraduate students are considered for this scholarship upon admission; no separate application is required.
Funding for graduate students is awarded directly from the academic program. Contact your Graduate Representative for more information on funding available for your program.
Upto $ 6000

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.