Overview

Protecting the environment is a challenge that spans industries and disciplines. The University of North Dakota's Ph.D. programs in Environmental Engineering are linked to other programs in the College of Engineering & Mines.

We also work closely with industry, businesses and communities to develop new technologies, solve infrastructure-related problems and develop new technologies.

Careers

Environmental engineers play a key role in protecting air, water and soil quality and providing solutions to remediate impacts from emissions sources.

Environmental engineering Ph.D. graduates will be prepared for careers in government, academia, or industries including:

Recycling
Waste disposal
Water and air pollution control
Pipeline operations
Data science
Consulting

Programme Structure

Course include:

Energy, Resources and Policy
Air Pollution Control
Water Sampling & Analysis
Advanced Transport Phenomena
Hazardous Waste Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering View 57 other PhDs in Environmental Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

B.S. degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a M.S. degree in an engineering discipline with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Students holding a B.S. degree in a science or other engineering-related field may be admitted to Qualified Status with an obligation to acquire background undergraduate engineering knowledge. The exact requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Graduate Record Examination General Test for those with undergraduate degrees from non-ABET accredited programs.

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

15750 USD / year

≈ 15750 USD / year
Out-of-State

11802 USD / year

≈ 11802 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7868 USD / year

≈ 7868 USD / year

Additional Details

online: $845 per credit

Living costs

Grand Forks

United States

1000 - 2180 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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Additional Details

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Grand Forks

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