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
- The application to the doctoral program will follow the deadlines set by the Office of Admissions at AUB.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Environmental EngineeringAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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- Accidents
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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).
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Beirut
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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