Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates: January 2027, August 2027
- Language: English
- Credits: 72 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Golden, United States
- Disciplines: Hydrology & Water Management, General Engineering & Technology
Overview
The Hydrologic Science and Engineering programme from Colorado School of Mines provides students with a solid background in quantitative hydrology and explores specialties within related fields through water-focused coursework and research.
Key facts
- Meaningful research connections and industry and government collaborations allow graduates to identify the most pressing current and unknown water challenges, both on local and global scales, and find innovative solutions that will change the world for the better.
- Earn your MS or PhD in Hydrology at Mines. If you're a creative problem solver who has a passion for tackling the greatest water challenges on Earth and beyond, our dynamic graduate program will prepare you for that next step.
Careers and opportunities
- Contaminant characterization and remediation
- Groundwater or watershed modeling
- Water resource assessment
- Ecological restoration
- Environmental restoration
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Groundwater Engineering
- Integrated Surface Water Hydrology
- Hydrochemical and Transport Processes
- Subsurface Contaminant Transport
- Chemical Fate and Transport in the Environment
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL® IBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree: Required
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
- For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 60,898 AUD / year (≈ 42,840 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 60,898 AUD / year (≈ 42,840 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 27,992 AUD / year (≈ 19,692 USD / year)
Living costs
Golden, United States: 1,350-1,919 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
