Water Engineering and Development Centre

WEDC

Developing knowledge and capacity in water and sanitation

WEDC is one of the world's leading education and research institutes for developing knowledge and capacity in water and sanitation for low- and middle-income countries.

WEDC

Developing knowledge and capacity in water and sanitation

WEDC is one of the world's leading education and research institutes for developing knowledge and capacity in water and sanitation for low- and middle-income countries.

Study

For over 45 years, WEDC – a centre within the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering – has been delivering high-quality postgraduate education for professionals working in international development across the developing world. Join us and study in the UK or by distance learning.

Postgraduate programmes

Professional development

Education & training

Postgraduate programmes in the UK or by distance learning, postgraduate research, professional development

Research & consultancy

Informing best practice in challenging circumstances with evidence-based research and consultancy focused on water, sanitation and hygiene

Publications & resources

Quality, relevant and accessible knowledge products to meet the needs of both policymakers and practitioners – free to download

News

Congratulations to Amita Bhakta

15 March 2019

Funded studentships for Doctoral Training

1 March 2019

New post: University Teacher in International Water and Sanitation Engineering

9 January 2019

WEDC Conferences

International, interactive learning events providing continued professional development for water, sanitation and hygiene professionals for over 40 years

Our staff

Committed to the effective, evidence-based and appropriate solutions for the improvement of basic infrastructure and essential services for people living in low- and middle-income countries

The John Pickford Scholarship Fund

Donate to support scholarships for promising students from low-income countries, helping them to benefit from studying with WEDC – either in the UK or by distance learning. Click here and choose WEDC Scholarships on the form.

My WEDC

Our gateway to finding and downloading resources, and managing your participation in events such as our international conferences.