PhD Environmental and Water Resources Engineering at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Civil engineering is the oldest engineering program at KU. The first graduating class in 1873 included a civil engineer. Civil engineers design roads, water systems, bridges, dams, and other structures, providing nearly all the infrastructure needed by modern society.

Faculty: School of Engineering | Department: Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering› | Duration: 24 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

The amount of coursework required for the doctoral degree depends on the student’s needs and level of preparation. The student’s advisory committee will decide how many credit-hours of course work are needed and may require specific courses.

Career pathways

This mission is supported by the following 3 goals: Prepare students for productive engineering careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Admission Requirements for all Graduate Programs All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is 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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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