Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering

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

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3
• GRE®: Required

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.

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 110
• TOEFL® iBT: 76
• IELTS: 6

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

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

• International: 22,389 AUD / year (≈ 15,750 USD / year) - Non-residents
• Out-of-State: 16,777 AUD / year (≈ 11,802 USD / year)
• Domestic In-State: 11,184 AUD / year (≈ 7,868 USD / year)

Additional Details: online: $845 per credit

Living costs

Grand Forks, United States: 1,422-3,099 AUD / month

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

Funding

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Paul W. Larson Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 2800 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Need-based
• Jake and Lorna Jacobson Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 1100 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Merit-based
• Larimore Mathews Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Need-based
• Mary Elizabeth Hetherington Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 2300 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Mildred Weisinger Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 1200 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Louise S. Ferguson Memorial Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Laura Eider and Jerry Voegele Pride of the North Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 500 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Ralph and Carol Rudrud Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Merit-based
• Lois J Schweiger Memorial Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 2700 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Merit-based
• Richard Annis Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 2200 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Orvald J Bjerken Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 850 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Need-based
• Elise Hammers and Freida Rich Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 2250 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Merit-based
• School of Graduate Studies Giving Hearts Day Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 2000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Neil C. MacDonald Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 2400 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Merit-based
• Satchel Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 2800 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Need-based
• Robert Campbell Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 3250 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• School of Graduate Studies Department Application - University of North Dakota, Grant 1300 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Society of Women Engineers Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Robert and Marcia Kelley Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 1250 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Irene G Larson Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Grace Ellis Bowen Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 2600 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Memorial Union Leadership Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 900 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027, Merit-based
• Steven S. Campbell Memorial Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 750 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Dr. Kalyn Anderson Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 1850 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Merit-based
• Mary Ellen Sandlie Tri Delt Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027, Need-based
• Ingwalson Family Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 1650 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027, Merit-based
• Kenneth Gunder Harstad Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Michael and Sitney Lodoen Engineering Scholarship - University of North Dakota, Grant 1500 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027