Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Environmental Engineering in Houston United States | University of Houston
University of Houston
|
Houston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,884
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Houston's Environmental Engineering Program is a cross-disciplinary graduate initiative under the Cullen College of Engineering, managed by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Renowned globally, the program's faculty excel in research and education covering water treatment, microbiology, nano- and biotechnologies, bioremediation, soil remediation, hazardous waste management, and air particulate studies. The curriculum focuses on urban and industrial water purification, wastewater recycling, toxic waste handling, and aquifer rehabilitation, with optional courses in air quality analysis, pollution mitigation, engineering leadership, business strategy, environmental regulations, hydrology, chemical processes, and earth sciences.
Doctoral students delve deeply into specialized environmental engineering research while maintaining a strong foundation in core principles. The program centers on original investigations, with Ph.D. candidates pushing boundaries in their chosen specialties. Participants also gain expertise in research methodologies and academic exploration. Admission to the full-time doctoral program typically includes funding assistance.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Met the requirements listed above for BS to PhD
Completed an MS degree with thesis in Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering with an Environmental emphasis with a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale from an ABET- accredited engineering program or a foreign equivalent thereof. A copy of the title page, signature page, and thesis abstract as well as excellent letters of reference from faculty familiar with the research must be submitted with the application.
TOEFL- Internet based Test (iBT)- An overall score of 79 or higher.
Paper-based Test (pBT)- An overall score of 550 or higher.
IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5
Completed an MS degree with thesis in Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering with an Environmental emphasis with a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale from an ABET- accredited engineering program or a foreign equivalent thereof. A copy of the title page, signature page, and thesis abstract as well as excellent letters of reference from faculty familiar with the research must be submitted with the application.
TOEFL- Internet based Test (iBT)- An overall score of 79 or higher.
Paper-based Test (pBT)- An overall score of 550 or higher.
IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5
Tuition
USD
16,884