Troy,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Environmental Engineering in Troy United States | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Troy United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
60,360
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Rensselaer offers advanced degree programs in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Transportation Engineering, including M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. options. Students choose their graduate path based on personal interests, specialization focus, and prerequisite fulfillment. The Ph.D. program requires original research documented in a dissertation, totaling 72 credit hours post-bachelor's degree - with up to 30 dissertation credits and at least 42 course credits. Those entering with a master's degree may transfer 24 credits toward the course requirement.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Rensselaer educates future professionals to design and maintain essential infrastructure for modern society.
Students gain comprehensive expertise in design, analysis, construction, communication, leadership, and collaborative work. The curriculum equips civil and environmental engineers with cutting-edge technological knowledge, preparing them for evolving industry demands. Emerging technologies like smart sensors, advanced materials, and intelligent systems continually reshape the field, requiring updated educational approaches. Rensselaer's Environmental Engineering program traces its origins to the 19th century, with a formal degree program established in the 1950s.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For admission to graduate study, an applicant must have a U.S. bachelor's degree or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.
Transcripts and Degrees must be in English (all post-secondary education, including transcript keys).
Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to your graduate application. The minimum requirement for admission consideration is the completion and award of a four year U.S. bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, by the time of planned enrollment.
Personal Statement
Resume or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation
Portfolio, if required by department
TOEFL score of 88 iBT
IELTS score of 6.5
Transcripts and Degrees must be in English (all post-secondary education, including transcript keys).
Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to your graduate application. The minimum requirement for admission consideration is the completion and award of a four year U.S. bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, by the time of planned enrollment.
Personal Statement
Resume or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation
Portfolio, if required by department
TOEFL score of 88 iBT
IELTS score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
60,360