Overview

Mines students are known for being stewards of Earth and the environment. They seek innovative solutions to challenges related to water and air pollution, recycling, waste disposal and public health. And the Environmental Engineering program at Colorado School of Mines provides the opportunity to take that knowledge further and make a difference in communities around the world.

Career Types

Environmental remediation engineer

Water project manager

Environmental health and safety director

Green building engineer

Air pollution control engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life Cycle Assessment

Numerical Methods for Engineers

Finite Element Methods for Engineers

Advanced Soil Mechanics

Unsaturated Soil Mechanics

Soil Behavior

Advanced Geomaterial Mechanics

Hillslope Hydrology and Stability

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Golden, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering View 54 other PhDs in Environmental Engineering in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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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).

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

42840 USD/year

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National

42840 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 42840 USD per year
In-State

19116 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 19116 USD per year

Living costs for Golden

950 - 1350 USD /month

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