29/06/2022
âGod created the Earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlandsâ
For 700 years the Dutch have developed their expertise in keeping their country dry.
âNetherlandsâ literally means âlower countriesâ in reference to its low elevation and flat topography. Most of this small country is actually below sea level, with only about 50% of its land exceeding 1 metre above sea level. Theyâve had to build mighty dikes to protect their communities, and worked to hold back and reclaim land from the sea for over 2000 years, thus affirming the old Dutch adage âGod created the Earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlands.â
Utilizing Dutch engineering expertise and water management, UniKL and the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (IHE Delft - formerly known as UNESCO IHE) are partnering in establishing the Master of Science Double-Degree Programme (DDP). The UniKL-IHE Delft DDP is offered under an approved collaboration in accordance with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), the national quality assurance agency of Malaysia and the Netherlands Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), a quality assurance agency that safeguards the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders.
The DDP is a unique academic programme that allows students to graduate with two different Master of Science degrees in two different disciplines. It allows students to complete both degrees in less time than it would take to complete both degrees separately. After two semesters at IHE Delft and two more here at UniKL, our students will earn a full second degree (Master of Science in Water Science and Engineering) in addition to a Master of Science degree in Water and Hydropower Engineering from UniKL. Another big benefit is the added international experience - not only have they lived and studied for a whole year in another country, but they have also gained valuable business and cultural insights, and soft skills that are relevant in today's globalized world.
New intake is in progress. To learn more about the programme and the opportunity to DOUBLE UP the experience by studying both in Malaysia and the Netherlands go to
https://lnkd.in/eH7uzBdE