Overview

Doctoral candidates at the University of Texas El Paso conduct research examining components of the Earth system and how society will need to adapt to sustain the environment, human health and well-being.

Graduates are recruited locally, nationally, and internationally in diverse domains such as research, academia, national labs, agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the doctoral program in Environmental Science and Engineering are recruited by companies, agencies, and organizations across the country and internationally.

Alumni gain employment in organizations such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Environmental Problem Solving
Biostatistics
Engineering Computation
Educational Research Methods
Quantitative Sociology
Environmental Science and Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

El Paso, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences View 116 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a Bachelors or graduate (Master's or above) degree in a discipline related to environmental science and engineering.
GPA 3.5 or higher.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Two letters of reference from individuals qualified to judge your capacity to conduct doctoral-level research.
Statement of purpose outlining your motivations for joining the program and how the program will benefit your career goals.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) (including: name and contact details, work experience, education and qualifications, publications, attending conferences, and key skills) is requested.

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

7642 USD / year

≈ 7642 USD / year
Out-of-State

7642 USD / year

≈ 7642 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3727 USD / year

≈ 3727 USD / year

Living costs

El Paso

United States

888 - 1646 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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