PhD Environmental Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

The doctoral recipient will be capable of continuing efforts toward advancement of knowledge and achievement in research while pursuing an academic or industrial career. This degree is recommended for those who expect to engage in a professional career in research, teaching, or technical work of an advanced nature.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

As part of the Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering program, research will be conducted under the supervision of a full-time faculty member and students should work to involve all members of their research committee. The preliminary thesis draft and thesis defense must meet the approval of all members of the research committee.

Career pathways

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering degree program will prepare you for academic or industrial research careers, such as: Senior project environmental engineer; Plant environmental engineer; Environmental/water resources engineering faculty position.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be admitted to candidacy, students must pass a qualifying examination, which involves an oral presentation of two research papers selected by the student's adviser. The qualifying examination is administered by a research committee approved by the chairperson. The results of the exam will determine the student's potential for success in the doctoral program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: regular deadline January 31. Spring term: October 1, extended to October 15. GRE is required for PhD applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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