IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is the world’s largest graduate water education facility. Specializing in education, research and capacity development in water, our mission is to contribute to the advancement of sustainable water resource management, especially in developing countries. Since 1957, IHE Delft has trained over 25,000 water professionals from more than 190 countries in water resources engineering, environmental management and water technology innovation.

Education, research and capacity development

We address water and sanitation challenges at global, national and local levels. We focus on all water-related fields, including social sciences, engineering and more. Our world-class experts teach and research fields such as climate change adaptation, governance, water diplomacy, desalination, water supply, wetlands and sustainable hydropower.

Together with Dutch and international partners, we offer high-quality education, including an MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development, a PhD programme, diploma courses, various short courses and online courses as well as customized training and capacity development in a uniquely international and interdisciplinary environment. People seeking to make an impact for water and environment, including water professionals, scientists, engineers, practitioners, consultants, activists, decision-makers, change-makers and others, come to IHE Delft to sharpen their ability to contribute to global sustainable development.

Global and local societal impact

Our impact is visible on a global and local level. As an institute operating under the auspices of UNESCO and a member of the UN-Water network, we are involved in high-level discussions on global water problems. We also work with partners to apply solutions locally. Our science-based advice and stakeholder-driven, policy-related research have earned us a reputation as a reliable, dynamic and impartial knowledge partner in the water and development sector.