Overview

PhD Environmental and Water Resources Engineering students at the University at Buffalo apply this knowledge to develop innovative engineering solutions for pollution prevention and treatment, environmental restoration, and sustainable resource management.

Features

Research in environmental engineering seeks to better understand the physical, chemical, and biological processes that influence the health of our environment and to pursue innovative solutions for its protection.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The PhD program consists of 72 credit hours beyond a bachelor’s degree, including up to 36 credit hours from the previous MS degree, 12 to 30 credit hours of dissertation, and at least 12 hours of coursework (most students complete substantially more courses) .

Regardless of the number of assigned credit hours, approval the dissertation is based on rigor, originality, and a substantial contribution to the field of study.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

More details

January 15: Target deadline for full consideration for funding/fellowships (fall)
We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 116 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

3.4 GPA based on 4.0 scale

(Students may apply to the PhD program directly after receiving a Bachelor’s degree.)

GRE scores are optional, but strongly recommended

Three letters of recommendation (academic sources preferred).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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