PhD Environmental Engineering at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The Environmental Engineering Program offers two graduate degrees, Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering prepares students for research and teaching careers in environmental engineering, including industry, higher education, private foundations, and state, local, or federal government agencies. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

If a student is admitted to the Ph.D. program with only a B.S. degree, at least 30 credits of coursework are required. If the student has a M.S. degree, the minimum requirement is 15 credits.

Career pathways

The Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering prepares students for research and teaching careers in environmental engineering, including industry, higher education, private foundations, and state, local, or federal government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: If a student is admitted to the Ph.D. program with only a B.S. degree, at least 30 credits of coursework are required.

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.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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