Study Environmental Engineering (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology in the USA, Armour College of Engineering

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

Illinois Tech’s Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering is awarded in recognition of mastery in environmental engineering and upon demonstration of an ability to make substantial creative contributions to knowledge in environmental engineering. The doctoral recipient will be capable of continuing efforts toward advancement of knowledge and achievement in research while pursuing an academic or industrial career. This degree is recommended for those who expect to engage in a professional career in research, teaching, or technical work of an advanced nature. This degree is recommended for those who expect to engage in a professional career in research, teaching, or advanced technical work. Students will be prepared to continue efforts toward advancement in research while pursuing academic or industrial careers.

Which department am I in?

Armour College of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$34,650.00 per year

Student Activity Fee - $125 per semester

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Mies (Main) Campus

10 West 35th Street,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60616, Midwest, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$34,650.00 per year

Student Activity Fee - $125 per semester

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Mies (Main) Campus

10 West 35th Street,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60616, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be admitted to candidacy, students must pass a qualifying examination, which involves an oral presentation of two research papers selected by the student's adviser. The qualifying examination is administered by a research committee approved by the chairperson. The results of the exam will determine the student's potential for success in the doctoral program. Illinois Tech requires a four-year bachelors degree that is conferred with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution for regular admission. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5/4.0 may be admitted as non-degree students.

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