WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION ENGINEERING

Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering at Thuyloi University provides comprehensive education and advanced professional training in urban water supply, sewerage and drainage, water and wastewater treatment, water resources, environmental engineering, and sustainable water infrastructure.

The discipline currently offers a complete academic pathway at Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral levels, from professional engineering education to advanced practice and independent scientific research in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering.

Academic Programs

1. Undergraduate Program

Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Construction and Management

Major	Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering
Major Code	7580213
Degree	Bachelor of Engineering
Duration	4.5 years (9 semesters)
Total Credits	155 credits
Language of Instruction	Vietnamese

Introduction

The Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Construction and Management Program provides students with fundamental and professional knowledge in the planning, design, construction, operation and management of urban water supply, sewerage and drainage systems.

The program integrates water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations and water intake, water quality, urban drainage, water resources and environmental engineering with modern engineering tools such as GIS, modelling, applied informatics and Artificial Intelligence.

Through coursework, engineering design projects, laboratory and field activities, professional practice and a graduation thesis, students develop the knowledge and practical skills required to address current and emerging challenges in urban water infrastructure.

Highlights

• Comprehensive education across the urban water cycle, from water sources and treatment to distribution, drainage and wastewater management.
• Strong integration of planning, design, construction, operation and management.
• Practice-oriented education through laboratories, design projects, field activities, internships and graduation work.
• Application of GIS, modelling, applied informatics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Education in sustainable water resources management, environmental protection and green development.
• Broad career opportunities in water utilities, engineering consulting, construction, infrastructure development, government, research and higher education.

Credits

The program comprises 155 credits, including 45 credits of General Education and 110 credits of Professional Education. The final stage includes a Graduation Internship (8 credits) and Graduation Thesis (7 credits).

Duration

The program is delivered over 4.5 years (9 semesters), progressing from general education and engineering fundamentals to specialized water supply and sanitation courses, professional practice and graduation work.

Program Objectives

The program aims to educate highly qualified engineers with solid fundamental and specialized knowledge in water supply and sanitation, water resources and environmental engineering.

• Apply mathematics, natural sciences and engineering fundamentals to water and environmental engineering problems.
• Plan, design, construct, manage and operate water supply, sewerage, drainage and related infrastructure.
• Analyze technical information and data and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
• Apply modern engineering, information technology and digital tools in professional practice.
• Communicate effectively and work in multidisciplinary and international environments.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility, ethics, independent learning and lifelong learning.

Career Prospects

Graduates may work as water supply and sanitation engineers, water and wastewater treatment engineers, sewerage and drainage engineers, design and consulting engineers, project and construction engineers, water utility engineers and managers, researchers and technical specialists.

Employment opportunities include water supply and drainage utilities, engineering consulting and design companies, construction and infrastructure development companies, urban environmental companies, government agencies, water resources organizations, research institutes, universities and other organizations working in water, environment and infrastructure.

Graduates may continue their studies at master’s and doctoral levels in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Water Resources Engineering and related fields.

Curriculum at a Glance

The curriculum includes mathematics and natural sciences; engineering mechanics, fluid mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology; water chemistry and water quality; water supply; sewerage and drainage; water and wastewater treatment; pumping stations and water intake; building water supply and sanitation; GIS and remote sensing; construction and project-related subjects; applied informatics; professional electives; graduation internship and graduation thesis.

Professional electives include subjects such as Urban Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Management and Operation of Water Supply and Sanitation Systems, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Project Management, Application of Artificial Intelligence in Water Supply and Sanitation, and Green Building for Sustainable Development.

2. Master’s Program

Master’s Program in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering

Major	Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering
Major Code	8580213
Degree Level	Master’s
Orientation	Applied and Advanced Professional Program
Duration	1.5 years
Total Credits	60 credits
Language of Instruction	Vietnamese

Introduction

The Master’s Program in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering is an application-oriented and advanced program designed to develop highly qualified professionals in water supply and sanitation, water resources and environmental engineering, responding to the requirements of sustainable development and digital transformation in the water sector in the context of urbanization and climate change.

The program provides advanced and interdisciplinary knowledge in the planning, design, management and operation of water supply and sanitation systems. Students develop the ability to apply modern technologies, tools and models to analyze, evaluate and solve practical engineering problems, as well as the capacity for independent work, creative thinking, research and professional development.

Highlights

• Advanced professional knowledge in water supply and sanitation, water resources and environmental engineering.
• Strong focus on planning, design, management and operation of water supply and sanitation systems.
• Application of GIS, modelling, digital platforms, Artificial Intelligence and specialized engineering software.
• Advanced topics in urban drainage and flood control, climate change, water quality management and integrated water resources management.
• Modern approaches to smart water systems, wastewater reuse, circular economy and sustainable development.
• Practice-oriented training through professional field trips and a Master Project.

Credits

The Master’s Program comprises 60 credits: 9 credits of General Education and 51 credits of foundation and specialized education. The professional component includes compulsory courses, elective courses, professional field practice and a 7-credit Master Project.

Duration

The standard duration of the Master’s Program is 1.5 years.

Program Objectives

• Analyze, evaluate and solve complex engineering problems in water supply and sanitation, water resources and environmental engineering.
• Enhance professional capacity in planning, design, management and operation of water supply and sanitation systems.
• Apply modern tools and technologies such as GIS, modelling, digital platforms, Artificial Intelligence and specialized software.
• Research, apply and develop advanced technologies for the design, construction, operation and modernization of water supply and sanitation systems.
• Develop professional communication, independent working and teamwork skills in multidisciplinary and international environments.
• Strengthen professional responsibility, self-learning and lifelong learning capacity.

Core and Advanced Courses

• Sustainable Development Approach
• Urban Drainage and Flood Control
• Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources
• Modeling of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems
• Integrated Water Resources Management
• Management and Monitoring of Water Quality
• Water Transport and Distribution
• Optimization of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems
• Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing Technology in Water Resources and Environment
• Drinking Water Treatment Engineering and Quality Control
• Modern Wastewater Treatment Engineering and Technologies
• Smart Water Systems Management
• Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
• Circular Economy in Water Supply and Sewerage
• Application of Artificial Intelligence in Water Supply and Sanitation Sector
• Flood Risk Management

Professional Practice and Master Project

Professional field practice covers water supply and water treatment engineering, drainage and wastewater treatment engineering, water supply and sanitation systems management, and building water supply and sanitation. The program concludes with a Master Project that enables students to integrate advanced knowledge and professional methods to address practical issues in the water sector.

Career Prospects

Graduates are prepared for advanced technical, managerial, consulting and research positions in water utilities, urban drainage companies, engineering consulting and design organizations, infrastructure and construction companies, government agencies, water resources and environmental organizations, research institutes and universities.

The program is particularly relevant to professionals seeking advanced expertise in water infrastructure planning and design, utility management, urban flood management, advanced treatment technologies, smart water systems, digital transformation and sustainable water management.

3. Doctoral Program

Doctoral Program in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering

Major	Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering
Major Code	9580213
Degree Level	Doctoral (PhD)
Language of Instruction	Vietnamese
Program Credits	92 credits for candidates with a relevant/appropriate Master’s degree; additional credits apply to other entry backgrounds

Introduction

The Doctoral Program in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering develops advanced scientific research capacity, high-level theoretical and practical expertise, creativity, and the ability to solve scientific and technological problems in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering.

Doctoral candidates develop in-depth knowledge and research competence in water sources, water supply, sewerage and drainage, water and wastewater treatment, water quality, water resources and environmental engineering. The program emphasizes independent research, scientific analysis and modelling, academic communication, research leadership and expert-level decision-making.

Highlights

• Research-oriented doctoral education in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering.
• Advanced research in water supply, sewerage and drainage, water and wastewater treatment, water quality, water resources and environmental engineering.
• Development of independent research, systems thinking, scientific analysis, modelling and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Opportunities to study advanced topics such as water distribution networks, urban drainage, advanced water and wastewater treatment, water quality modelling, decentralized water supply and sanitation, GIS and remote sensing, and climate-change impacts on water resources.
• Strong emphasis on scientific publications, doctoral seminars and an original doctoral dissertation.

Program Structure

For doctoral candidates with a relevant or appropriate Master’s degree, the program totals 92 credits. Candidates from a closely related field are required to complete additional coursework, while candidates entering without a Master’s degree must complete relevant core Master’s-level coursework in accordance with program regulations.

• Doctoral-level courses: 4 credits.
• Literature Review and three Doctoral Seminars: 8 credits.
• Scientific Research and Publications: 10 credits.
• Doctoral Dissertation: 70 credits.

Research Areas

• Water supply systems and water distribution networks
• Urban drainage and sewerage
• Advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies
• Water quality analysis and modelling
• Water resources and environmental engineering
• Decentralized and low-cost water supply and sanitation
• Management and optimization of water and wastewater networks
• GIS, remote sensing and modelling applications
• Climate change impacts on water resources

Career Prospects

PhD graduates may pursue teaching and research careers at universities and research institutes; work in government agencies and professional organizations; or take advanced expert, consulting, planning, design, construction, management and operation roles in water supply and sanitation, water resources and environmental engineering. The program also develops the capacity for lifelong learning and continuous engagement with new scientific and technological advances.

Study Pathway

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Construction and Management 4.5 years | 155 credits

MASTER’S DEGREE Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering 1.5 years | 60 credits

DOCTORAL (PhD) Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering Research-oriented doctoral education

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE / ADVANCED RESEARCH / ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

Academic Staff / Professors

The Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral programs are delivered and supervised by academic staff specializing in water supply and distribution systems, sewerage and drainage, water and wastewater treatment, water quality, water resources, environmental engineering, digital water technologies and sustainable water management.

Teaching is supported by academic research, professional practice and collaboration with government agencies, water utilities, engineering companies and national and international organizations.

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Photos and Media

• Academic and research activities: laboratories, water-quality analysis, research projects, field surveys and technical modelling.
• Education and professional practice: lectures, student design projects, field visits, internships, water treatment plants and water utilities.
• Faculty and student activities: seminars, international cooperation, professional workshops, student activities and graduation events.
• Program introduction video: approximately 1 minute 30 seconds, if available.

Contact

Water Supply and Drainage Division

Faculty of Water Resources Engineering

Thuyloi University

175 Tay Son Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Website:  http://capthoatnuoc.tlu.edu.vn 

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +84-24.3564 0706