Overview

Want to build better cities? With a graduate degree in civil and environmental engineering, you'll have the expertise to design infrastructure that improves quality of life.

Features

Our Civil and Environmental Engineering program at University of Nevada, Reno emphasizes regionally relevant issues, including earthquake engineering, water quality and quantity, and transportation engineering for rural and urban environments.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

This option combines coursework with a comprehensive examination, which has both an oral and written component.

The comprehensive exam covers core topics in civil and environmental engineering as well as topics within your areas of expertise. Specific questions will be determined by your primary advisor and examining committee.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reno, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Environmental Economics & Policy View 99 other PhDs in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

TOEFL

Personal statement

Letter of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Reno

United States

860 - 1230 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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