Overview

General Information

The objectives of the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering program of the American University of Beirut are:

To cultivate expertise in specialized concentration areas of civil and environmental engineering.

To develop research skills which include the formulation and study of original ideas as well as the development of theory, methodology, and experimental skills.

To promote involvement in inter-disciplinary teams and activities and develop skills pertinent to group and collaborative efforts.

To acquire teaching expertise through class lectures and assisting in courses and labs.

Programme Structure

The PhD program in EWRE focuses on the following courses and research topics:

Water and wastewater treatment systems

Solid and industrial waste treatment/management

Air quality management and air pollution control

Environmental and water resources management and planning

Water quality modeling

GIS and IT applications for environmental and water resources management

Watershed modeling and management

Hydrologic systems analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beirut, Lebanon

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission to the PhD program, a candidate must:

hold a master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering or a related discipline from AUB or another recognized institution of higher learning (for admission in the regular track), or a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline (for admission in the accelerated track).

submit a complete application including a statement of interest, transcripts of academic record from all institutions attended after high school, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.

provide scores for the general exam part of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

must show proficiency in the English language in case English is not the native language (refer to the catalogue section on English Language Proficiency Requirement).

complete an interview either in person or by phone (for non-AUB students).

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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

7110 USD / year

≈ 7110 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7110 USD / year

≈ 7110 USD / year

Living costs

Beirut

Lebanon

750 - 1600 USD / month

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