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The Environmental Engineering Program of the University of Houston is an interdisciplinary graduate engineering program within the Cullen College of Engineering , administratively housed in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The Program and its faculty are internationally known for their research and teaching in water, wastewater, microbiology, nano- and biotechnologies, bioremediation, soil and hazardous waste treatment and modeling, and airborne particulates. The emphasis of study and research is placed on municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment, water reuse, hazardous-waste management, and groundwater restoration with elective courses in the fields of air pollution modeling, measurement and control, engineering management, business and public policy, environmental law, water resources engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry and geosciences.

In addition to continued study of a broad range of environmental engineering fundamentals, candidates for the doctoral degree enjoy intensive exposure to a specific field of environmental engineering research.  Individual research is the major focal point for doctoral students, who are expected to expand the frontiers of knowledge in their area of endeavor.  Moreover, candidates learn and experience the general philosophy, methods, and concepts of research and scholarly inquiry.  Acceptance into the full-time Ph.D. program is generally accompanied by financial support.

A fast-track Ph.D. program (B.S. to Ph.D.), available to undergraduate students upon completion of a bachelor’s degree within that program, is also available in Environmental Engineering.

Admission to the Ph.D. program is highly selective.  Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.  All applicants must be approved by the Environmental Engineering Admissions Committee and the Associate Dean of Engineering for Graduate Programs.  Since a research dissertation is required of all Ph.D. candidates, it is highly recommended that a prospective Ph.D. student contact individual faculty members whose research programs are of interest and a match to the student’s skill sets to discuss the possibility of performing research under their guidance.

Admission Requirements (B.S. to Ph.D.)

• A BS degree in engineering or in a science related to engineering from an accredited college or university or the foreign equivalent of an accredited American BS or MS degree in engineering. Non-engineers with degrees in related fields may be considered for admission after certain prerequisite courses are completed. A list of pre-requisites and leveling courses can be found on the Information for Non-Engineers page. Applicants with non-science bachelor’s degrees in fields such as technology, management, business, and the arts must obtain an accredited engineering degree before applying.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of “B”, i.e., 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of course work attempted.
• Satisfactory scores on the General Aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The Quantitative + Verbal scores combined should be at least 1100 using the prior GRE scale (Verbal minimum is 450 and Quantitative minimum is 650) or 301 using the current GRE scale (Verbal minimum is 150 and Quantitative minimum is 151); however, this does not guarantee admission.
• The applicant must meet English language proficiency requirements, either via degree completion in the US or another certified English-speaking nation, or via submission of TOEFL/IELTS scores. Full details are found on the Graduate School/International students web page.
• Submit a complete application. It must be completed via the online application found on the How to Apply to UH Graduate School page.

Admission Requirements (MS to PhD)

• Met the requirements listed above for BS to PhD
• Completed an MS degree with thesis in Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering with an Environmental emphasis with a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale from an ABET- accredited engineering program or a foreign equivalent thereof.  A copy of the title page, signature page, and thesis abstract as well as excellent letters of reference from faculty familiar with the research must be submitted with the application.

Degree Requirements

Credit hours required for this degree: 52.0

The Ph.D. degree requires 52 credit hours of approved study beyond the M.S. degree. These requirements translate to a minimum of 24 credit hours of organized course work (eight 3-credit non-research courses) beyond the Master’s Degree plus 28 hours of Ph.D. research and dissertation. It is also possible to obtain the Ph.D. degree without obtaining the M.S. degree (a total of 14 3-credit non-research courses are required for this option). A maximum of 100 credit hours as a Ph.D. student also applies. After 100 hours, the student is no longer eligible for the lower, Texas-Resident Tuition.

A Post-M.S. student becomes a Ph.D. student after passing the qualifying examination, which is usually taken after two semesters in residence (three semesters for B. S. to Ph. D. option). The qualifying exam consists of a critical review of a manuscript published in the peer-reviewed literature, and related to the student’s research area chosen by the chairman of the student’s dissertation committee. The student has 10 calendar days to write a comprehensive critique of the article and then, approximately two weeks after submitting the written critique to the examination committee (consisting of the core faculty members) the student presents and defends the critique in front of the committee. The result is pass (excellent, good or fair) or fail (poor). The examination may be retaken once.

After the student has completed 1-2 years of course work and preliminary research, they prepare a formal research proposal as their Candidacy Exam and select a dissertation committee consisting of a chair, two program faculty members and two faculty members from outside the CEE Department. Members are chosen by agreement between the student, the chair, and the potential member. All committee appointments must be approved by the Program Director and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. A candidacy examination consists of a formal proposal presentation and defense in front of the dissertation committee. The result is pass or fail. If the result is pass, the Ph.D. student becomes a Ph.D. Candidate. Even with a pass, the committee may point out deficiencies in the proposed research and recommend additional course work or require that specific experiments be completed. The exam may be retaken once.

After completing the research and writing the dissertation, the candidate defends the dissertation in a public meeting of the committee, interested faculty, staff, and students. The result is pass or fail with a pass usually being accompanied by recommended changes to the final draft.

Although all graduate students must maintain a “B” average (GPA 3.0), a Doctoral student should aim for a GPA of 3.5.

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Regulations for comprehensive screening examination.

• The qualifying exam may be taken any time after core coursework or equivalent has been completed. Student’s graduate GPA at UH should be 3.50 or greater. Exceptions may be made in the case of students required to take particularly difficult courses outside the EnvE Program.
• Student’s major advisor (Chair of Dissertation Committee) will select one or more related technical publications for the student to review and critique.
• Advisor will circulate publication(s) to other EnvE faculty members for advice and counsel. Faculty with comments should respond within one week.
• Students will have ten calendar days to analyze the publication, read related material, and prepare a written review in the format requested. One copy of the written review will be delivered to each EnvE faculty (mailbox or personal delivery) by the due date.
• Candidate will present and defend the written review before the EnvE faculty. The oral exam will be held 7-14 days after the written exam is submitted. Effort must be made to schedule the exam when all EnvE faculty can attend. If this is not possible, the exam may be held with no more than one missing EnvE faculty.
• Written and oral presentations will be judged by all core EnvE faculty. Grading will be “Excellent”, “Good”, “Fair”, or “Poor” with “Fair” or better required for passing. Separate written and oral grades will be assigned based on the student’s demonstrated analytical and writing abilities, presentation skill, and ability to answer faculty questions. If failed, the test may be retaken only once.

Format for Written Critical Review

Abstract: A 300-word abstract of what the candidate thinks the authors are saying.

Overall Evaluation: Student’s general impression of the paper- what is the contribution? Approximately 150 words in length supported by the following Detailed Evaluation.

Detailed Evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses: The following factors should be considered and reported upon in some logical fashion in the written critique. This list is not an outline to be rigorously followed for the written critique.

• Is the presentation clear?
• Is the literature search adequate?
• What is the quality of the experimental data?
• Do the models make sense; are they built on sound assumptions with correct equations?
• Is approach innovative, creative, unique?
• Are results and conclusions believable?
• Are results useful?
• Is the work significant?
• Is work state-of-the-art?
• What additional experimental work or modeling might have been performed?
• How does this work extend, contradict, or confirm the literature?
• Are the findings in this paper related to your doctoral research? If so, how?

NOTE: Total length of critique is not to exceed 10 double-spaced typed pages exclusive of references and additional figures.

Candidacy Examination:

The student must prepare and defend a research proposal for their dissertation research as the candidacy exam. The objectives of the examination are to ensure that the research topic is appropriate and manageable, the student is capable and prepared to undertake the proposed research, they have investigated the research point thoroughly and that they are proposing a reasonable approach. The candidacy examination should be taken after the student passes the comprehensive examination.

The student will prepare a written dissertation proposal and submit it to the dissertation committee (see below) in advance of the oral examination. During the examination, the student should present his/her proposal to the committee orally, and answer their questions. The proposal should include:

• tentative title, objectives and scope of the proposed research;
• the results of a literature search on the subject (with a selected bibliography) indicating the present status of related work;
• a discussion of the proposed problem;
• preliminary data collected to date;
• plans for completing the research; and
• requirements of any computer work that is included.

As soon as the student passes the examination (which implies the committee’s approval of their proposal), the student can formally proceed with the research plan and enroll in the dissertation (CIVE 8399, 8699, or 8999). Upon successful completion of the Candidacy Examination, the student is formally considered a Ph.D. candidate.

The candidacy examination is administered by the student’s dissertation committee. This committee consists of at least three environmental engineering faculty members from the student’s major and supporting (if needed) areas, including the major advisor as committee chair, and two faculty members from outside the CEE department. The advisor will ask the program director to appoint the dissertation committee. The advisor’s request should propose the committee’s membership, which should include those faculty members with the most expertise in the proposed research topic (that enables them to contribute effectively and to judge adequately). This request should be submitted as early as possible after the student passes their comprehensive examination and selects their research topic (form). The program director, after consulting faculty members in the major area, will appoint the committee (with any appropriate changes in the proposed membership judged necessary).

The major advisor is responsible for arranging the candidacy examination and transmitting its results (i.e., the committee’s decisions) in writing, to the student, to the members of the committee, and to the program director. The candidacy exam result is pass (excellent, good, fair) or fail (poor).

The dissertation committee has the responsibility of passing final judgment on the student’s degree plan (and imposing additional courses, if necessary), administering and grading the candidacy examination, supervising the dissertation research, passing judgment on the student’s defense of their dissertation, and approving and signing the completed final copy of the dissertation document.

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The GRE is no longer required for domestic and international students effective Spring 2024.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University offers a Master of Engineering (M.E.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctoral (Ph.D). Reach out to the Graduate Advisor ( [email protected] ) to learn more about our graduate programs! 

Required Documents for Application

• Application fee: $60 non-refundable application fee for domestic students or $70 fee for international students
• Official transcripts of all previously earned credits: One official original transcript from each college or university attended should be sent to the Office of Admissions and must include all previous undergraduate and graduate work. Any document you upload is considered unofficial. Transcripts are not required from current CSU students. International students are required to provide official English translations of all transcripts, diplomas, and graduation certificates in addition to the originals.
• Three letters of recommendation: Letters must be uploaded directly to the online application system from the recommending party. Recommendations should be from individuals who can accurately evaluate your skills as a student, engineer, scientist, and/or researcher.
• Statement of Purpose:   There are several required short answer questions under the supplemental material section of the application. The questions are required and have a word limit. 
• Current resume

Submit English proficiency scores directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions at Colorado State University, 1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062. The institution code is 4075. Photocopies will not be accepted.

In general, students applying to the Ph.D. program should have a prior master degree. Students without a master degree but have significant research experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In very rare cases the Department is willing to consider an applicant with a GPA below 3.0.  In such cases we look very strongly at 5+ years of work experience in Civil Engineering and if the PE exam has been taken and passed.

The Department does not require GRE scores. 

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After submitting your online application and paying your application fee, begin submitting your supporting materials to complete your application.

• Upload a variety of supporting documents directly to your application. As a reminder, the short answer supplemental questions are required. Please adhere to the stated word limit.
• To submit official transcripts, contact your previous institutions to request they submit official transcripts to Colorado State University (use institution code 4075).
• To submit test scores, contact the testing agency to request that scores be sent to Colorado State University (use institution code 4075).

For any documents that cannot be uploaded, submit paper copies directly to the Office of Admissions at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

May i take graduate courses in cee without being admitted into a cee degree program, do you offer any online degrees or classes, may i enroll in a graduate degree program part-time, how long does it take to earn the different degrees, may i transfer coursework completed at another institution, are interviews required, may i defer my admission, what type of funding is available, if i was a previous graduate student in cee at uc berkeley and i want to apply for another degree in cee, do i need to submit an application.

• I am a Masters student in either Architecture, Urban Planning or Public Policy and I want to add the MS as part of the joint program. What should I do?

Do you accept applications for the spring semester?

• May I apply to more than one degree at the same time?

I applied last year and want to reapply this year. Do I have to submit everything again?

What do i do if i started an application in the wrong degree.

• Should I apply for the MS or MEng, or the PhD?

What should I write in my Statement of Purpose and Personal History Statement?

How long should the statements be, what is the minimum gpa for admission, when should i take the gre.

• What are the minimum GRE and TOEFL scores?

If my scores are within the average range stated in the previous answer, what are my chances of being admitted?

Who qualifies for a toefl exemption, who should write my letters of recommendation, what is the last day i can submit test scores and letters of recommendation, do i need to send any materials via paper mail, when will i find out if i've been accepted or not.

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Through UC Berkeley Extension's Concurrent Enrollment program, you may be able to enroll in regular CEE courses, with instructor approval. Note: when enrolled through Concurrent Enrollment, you are considered an Extension student, not a Berkeley student. Concurrent Enrollment is not intended as a means of accumulating credit toward a Berkeley degree by a student who has not been formally admitted to Berkeley. See University Extension .

No, we currently offer only on-campus courses and degrees.

We currently have 2 part-time MEng degree programs .

• Full-time Master's degrees (MS and MEng) take 1 year (2 semesters) to complete
• Part-time MEng program takes between 2-4 years to complete
• A PhD degree takes on average 5 years to complete

The UC Berkeley Graduate Division does not allow the transfer of units toward a doctoral degree. Graduate Division regulations do permit a maximum of 4 semester units of coursework taken at another accredited institution to be applied toward a master's degree. Requests for transferring degree credit are not considered until an applicant has been admitted into a degree program and has consulted with his or her adviser.

You will not be required to retake courses you have already completed. Courses relevant to your degree would be substituted.

No, we do not conduct formal interviews for any of our graduate degrees.

Deferrals have been granted on a case-by-case basis after a discussion with the applicant's Admissions Officer after the student has been officially admitted.

Most funding is reserved for PhD students which means there is limited funding for MS-only students. Most MS students will try to secure teaching assistant positions (GSIs) or Reader positions that will offer partial to full fee remission. We also suggest that students apply for outside funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Ford Foundation, and the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Yes, you will need to fill out the Graduate Admission's Application. You must inform the CEE Academic Affairs Office of your decision to apply. Contact [email protected]  to notify them of your intention.  Additional materials may need to be submitted, but you may not need to fully complete the application.

I am a master's student in either Architecture, Urban Planning, or Public Policy and I want to add the MS as part of the joint program. What should I do?

You will need to submit the Graduate Admission's Application.  Please apply to the joint program (not just the MS).  

Application questions

No, we only accept applications for the fall semester.

May I apply to more than one program at the same time?

No, you may apply to only 1 graduate degree program on the Berkeley campus per admissions cycle.

You will need to re-submit the online Graduate Application and pay the application fee. We have the letters of recommendation, transcripts and test scores on file in our database. We suggest you add 1 new letter, change your statements, and add any coursework you may have taken since your last application.

If you have opened an application for a specific degree goal and you realize that is incorrect or wish to switch to another degree, contact the Academic Affairs Office . State your full name, application ID number, the degree you have an application under, and the degree you wish to be switched to, and AAO staff will move you to the correct degree goal.

It is possible that some information may be lost during this transfer and you will have to re-enter it.

Should I apply for the MS or MEng or PhD?

If you are looking for a professional engineering degree apply for the MS or MEng. The MS covers more technical courses while the MEng has a business and leadership component. Note: the MEng is considered a terminal degree while MS students can continue on for the PhD.

The PhD is a research-oriented academic program for those who already hold an MS degree and have a clear research goal in mind. If you apply for the PhD without an MS degree, you will earn an MS degree while progressing to the doctorate degree.

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The Statement of Purpose should reflect your reasoning for applying for the specific degree and the specific CEE Program. For instance, what you are interested in researching within the CEE Program (and any faculty you would like to work with if applicable), and list any previous experience that qualifies you for acceptance.

For the Personal History Statement, although the prompt states you should write about some type of diversity or disadvantage, you can speak more to what in your life brought you to engineering.

Both essays should be no more than 2 pages long single-spaced. There is no word limit.

The campus GPA for admissions for master's degree programs is a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. This is not necessarily a competitive GPA, but the application will be evaluated holistically.

CEE department no longer requires, or accepts, the GRE.

What are the minimum TOEFL/IELTS scores?

The minimum TOEFL score is a 90/120 on the iBT  (or 7 on the IELTS).

The CEE admissions process is comprehensive, i.e., CEE bases its decision on the entirety of your application, not just test scores. We will not be able to answer this question without having seen your entire submitted application.

• If you have a basic or advanced degree from an accredited US institution
• If you have a basic or advanced degree from a recognized institution in a country where the official language is English
• If you have completed at least 1 year of full-time academic course work with a grade of 'B' or better from an accredited US institution

We suggest that at least 2 out of 3 of the required letters of recommendation should be written by a faculty member who either served as your instructor or with whom you have worked. The other recommendation can be from an employer, etc.

• You can submit official test scores and letters up until 2 weeks after the application deadline; however, we cannot guarantee that late materials will be reviewed.
• We suggest that you take your tests no later than the end of November to ensure that they reach us by the time applications are reviewed.
• You should request letters as soon as you start the application process to allow recommenders enough time to compose and submit your letter.

All materials should be uploaded or sent electronically directly to the online application.

The CEE admissions process is lengthy and intensive; we notify applicants of their status as soon as possible, usually in March. You will receive an e-mail regarding our decision, whether favorable or not. Be patient and check your e-mail often.

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Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Graduate Degrees

Ms in environmental and water resources (ms envr-wr).

Graduate students in environmental and water resources engineering pursue coursework and research in a wide variety of areas, which include:

• Air quality
• Water quality
• Water treatment
• Wastewater treatment
• Solid and hazardous waste
• Bioremediation
• Stormwater treatment
• Wetlands management
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Water Resource Management
• Sediment and Nutrient Transport
• River Ecohydraulics
• Landscape Connectivity
• Hydroclimatology

The MS degree program in environmental and water resources engineering is open to full-time and part-time graduate students. Students may start their graduate studies in the fall, spring or summer semester. A bachelor’s degree in a field of engineering is required for admission to the MS degree program in environmental and water resources engineering.

Degree Requirements

The  MS degree in environmental and water resources engineering  can be completed through one of 7 tracks. 

Environmental Tracks

Water and wastewater process design.

This track is concerned with the supply of safe drinking water and the effective management and treatment of wastewaters.

Environmental Remediation

This track is concerned with the fate and transport of environmental pollutants and the protection of people and the environment from their harmful effects.

Environmental Science

This track addresses the study of physical, chemical, and biological processes in the environment and their use to solve environmental problems.

Water Resources Tracks

This track is concerned with land-atmosphere feedbacks, runoff generation, drought mechanisms, and climate uncertainty.

Environmental Hydrodynamics

This track is concerned with the interactions between hydraulic phenomena, ecosystem dynamics, and water quality.

Water in the Built Environment

This track is concerned with the delivery, storage, treatment, and regulation of constructed water systems to meet human demands.

Water Resources

This track is concerned with the hydrologic cycle and its interaction with social, biogeochemical, and physical systems.

A minimum of 3.0 GPA is required for admission into the environmental and water resources engineering graduate degree program.

Candidates for the MS degree in environmental and water resources engineering have 3 options.  Option A  requires 30 credit-hours including a thesis of 6 to 10 hours and a final oral examination including defense of the thesis.  Option B  requires 30 hours including a 3- or 4-hour special problem investigation in the specialization and a final examination. It does not require a thesis.  Option C  requires 30 credit hours of coursework. It does not require a thesis, special problem investigation, or final oral examination.

Courses to be applied toward the MS degree must be listed on a Plan of Study form approved by the student’s major professor and examining committee and the departmental graduate advisor. All graduate students must have an approved  Plan of Study on file by the beginning of their second semester of study. Graduate courses offered by the CEAE department are identified by the prefixes CE, ARCE, and CMGT and are numbered 700 and above.  No more than 9 hours of courses from other departments or more than 6 hours of courses numbered below 700 (of which only 3 hours may be within the department) may be applied toward the degree without approval of the department’s graduate advisor.

A student who wishes to enroll in a special-problem or directed reading course must submit a written request to the director of Graduate Studies with a detailed syllabus provided by the instructor. The director of Graduate Studies, along with at least one more faculty member, will review the request to either approve or deny the request. No more than 4 hours of special-problem credit may be applied toward the degree without approval of the department’s graduate advisor.

(Approved by CEAE faculty on 10/6/2023)

Admission – How to Apply

The CEAE Department does NOT offer application fee waivers.

A minimum of 3.0 GPA is required for admission into any of the graduate degree programs in the CEAE department.

Complete the online application:  APPLY

Application Fees are:

Degree-Seeking, Domestic: $65 Degree-Seeking, International: $85 Certificate-Seeking: $30 Non-degree seeking: $30 Permit to Re-enroll: $20

Undergraduate Preparation

Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering  – An ABET-accredited BS degree in engineering, or the equivalent from abroad, is required for admission to our graduate degree and certificate programs in civil engineering, environmental engineering and architectural engineering.

Environmental Science  – A bachelor’s degree in a field of science is required for admission to our graduate degree programs in environmental science.

Master of Construction Management –  A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant non-engineering field such as architecture or business.

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Before you can be admitted, we must receive an official transcript from each university or college you have attended. The official transcript must be sent directly from the university or college to the KU Graduate Application Processing Center at this address:

Graduate Application Processing Center 313 Strong Hall 1450 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045

Email:  [email protected]

Alternatively an official electronic transcript can be sent directly from the college or university.

When you submit the online application, a  copy of official  transcripts may be uploaded to your application. However, we must receive official transcripts  by the end of your 1st semester .

GRE Exam 

The GRE exam is not required for admission to graduate programs in the CEAE department. However, MS and PhD applicants are strongly recommended to take the exam, as some funding decisions are made that include consideration of GRE scores (analytical, quantitative, and verbal). Admitted students with highly competitive application packages will be considered for GRA/GTA responsibilities, and strong GRE scores are one component of a competitive application package.  

When you request a GRE score report from ETS, specify the University of Kansas as the institution (institution code 6871) and "engineering, civil" as the department (department code 1102) for all degree programs in the CEAE department.

Recommendations

In the online application, enter the names and e-mail addresses of three persons who will provide recommendations for you. The online application system will send those persons an e-mail with a link to an online recommendation form.

Resume and Statement of Purpose

Upload your resume and statement of purpose to the online application site. The statement of purpose is a brief explanation of your academic and career interests and goals and your desired area of specialization. A statement of purpose is not required for admission to the graduate certificate programs.

International Applicants

International applicants who are non-native English speakers must meet KU’s  English proficiency requirements.

For admission to any of the CEAE Department’s graduate degree programs, international applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores that meet the following requirements:

TOEFL – Reading, listening and writing part scores all 20 or higher.

IELTS – Overall score 6.0 or higher, with reading, listening and writing part scores all 5.5 or higher

International applicants who wish to be considered for financial aid must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores that meet the following requirements:

       TOEFL – Reading, listening and writing part scores all 23 or higher

       IELTS – Overall score 6.5 or higher, with reading, listening and writing part scores all 6.0 or higher

TOEFL or IELTS scores are not required for applicants with a baccalaureate degree (or higher) earned in residence from an accredited English-medium U.S. college or university or a college or university in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, English-speaking province of Canada, or an English-speaking Caribbean country, with instruction conducted in English. Degrees earned online may not be used to verify English proficiency.

All applicants must submit an  official  TOEFL or IELTS score report (not student’s copy), with scores achieved  not more than two years prior to the requested start date  for graduate study. Submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to:

Graduate Program Coordinator CEAE Department, 2150 Learned Hall 1530 W. 15th St. Lawrence, KS 66045

When ordering TOEFL scores, specify institution code 6871 and program code 65.

Applicants from institutions that use consolidated mark sheets (as in India and Pakistan) must also provide official copies of individual mark sheets. Applicants from institutions that use diploma award certificates (as in P.R. China) must provide an official copy of this certificate.

KU International Student Services  provides helpful information and assistance to international applicants.

Deadlines for submission of all required application documents are as follows.

There are no priority application dates for the MCE and MCM programs or the Graduate Certificates.

Applications are processed immediately upon receipt of all required documents.

M.S. and Ph.D. applicants who wish to be fully considered for all types of financial aid should submit all application documents before the priority date.  Applicants admitted after the priority date are considered for any remaining financial aid.

Financial Aid

A variety of scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships are available to M.S. and Ph.D. students through the School of Engineering and KU. Individual funding is awarded on a competitive basis. Not all admitted applicants receive funding offers.

Review of Applications

When we have received all of your required application documents, the Graduate Admissions Committee will review your application, and the Director of Graduate Studies will inform you of the committee’s decision by e-mail. You will receive an official notice of the decision from the University a few days later.

You can check your  application status online . If you have any questions or issues regarding your application or admission, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator.

We are happy to visit with you individually and assist you in planning your graduate studies. Contact us to arrange a visit and tour.

CEAE Director of Graduate Studies

Jian Li, Ph.D.

Email:  [email protected]

CEAE Graduate Program Coordinator [email protected]

Many full-time MS and most full-time doctoral students in environmental engineering receive financial support from research assistantships, teaching assistantships, fellowships and scholarships. There is no separate application for financial aid.  If you are admitted, we will consider you for financial aid.  The professors in your desired area of specialization will be informed of your admission and asked to consider you for a graduate research or teaching assistantship.  Graduate research assistantships are awarded by individual professors with funded research projects.  Graduate teaching assistantships are awarded by the professors in charge of specific courses.  Some assistantships are awarded to incoming students; others are awarded to continuing students who have excelled in their studies. Graduate research and teaching assistants are typically employed 50%-time (20 hours per week) and receive payment of tuition and fees in addition to a salary. Many graduate research assistants and teaching assistants also receive a supplemental scholarship or fellowship.

The CEAE Department, the  School of Engineering  and  KU Graduate Studies  award a variety of scholarships and fellowships to new graduate students. KU’s  Self Graduate Fellowship  provides four years of generous financial support for outstanding doctoral students. If you wish to be considered for a specific award, please inform the Professor Dennis Lane, Director of Graduate Studies, well in advance of the deadline for the award.

PhD in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (PhD ENVR-WR)

Doctoral students in environmental and water resources engineering pursue coursework and research in a wide variety of areas, which include:

Students may start their graduate studies in the fall, spring or summer semester. A bachelor’s degree in a field of engineering is required for admission to the PhD degree program in environmental and water resources engineering.

Exceptionally well-qualified baccalaureate degree holders may be accepted directly into the fast-track PhD degree program without prior completion of a master’s degree. Students in the fast-track PhD program are not required to write a master’s thesis or complete the MS degree en route to the PhD.

A minimum of 3.0 GPA is required for admission into the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering doctoral degree program.

Doctoral graduate students must satisfy the university’s requirements that apply to all doctoral degrees.  These requirements are stated in the "Doctoral Degree Requirements" section of the  Academic Catalog . The student also must complete additional requirements of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering.

1.   The student must pass a qualifying exam to the satisfaction of a faculty advisory committee. This committee shall consist of the proposed dissertation advisor and at least two other members of the graduate faculty. At least two of the committee members must be  CEAE faculty members  holding regular graduate faculty status. A student with a master's degree must take the qualifying exam after completion of 12 credit-hours toward the doctoral degree. Students admitted to the doctoral degree program directly from the bachelor's degree must take the qualifying exam after completion of 30 credit-hours toward the doctoral degree. The final examination for a master's degree granted by the KU CEAE Department may also serve as the qualifying exam for the doctoral degree. In this case, the examining committee would make two separate pass/fail decisions: one for the master's exam and another for the doctoral qualifying exam.

2.   The student must submit a completed Plan of Study form before the end of the first semester of study. The Plan of Study must be approved by the advisory committee identified in Item 1 above and must list the following:

(a)  The course work to be completed.  The amount of coursework required for the doctoral degree depends on the student’s needs and level of preparation.  The student’s advisory committee will decide how many credit-hours of course work are needed and may require specific courses.  The course-work requirement may not be less than 24 credit-hours beyond the master’s degree, or 48 credit-hours beyond the bachelor’s degree for students without a master’s degree.   

(b) One proposed foreign language or research skill.  Any course work taken to satisfy the foreign language or research skill requirement shall be in addition to the course work required in item 2(a).

(c) The student's dissertation topic or the general area proposed for the dissertation.

3.   A minimum of 6 hours of research credit (CE 991 and CE 999 combined) are required. The student should enroll in CE 991 before the passage of the comprehensive exam and CE 999 thereafter. The student’s enrollment in research hours should reflect the demand on the research advisor’s time.

4.  A student who wishes to enroll in a special-problem or directed reading course must submit a written request to the director of Graduate Studies with a detailed syllabus provided by the instructor. The director of Graduate Studies, along with at least one more faculty member, will review the request to either approve or deny the request.

Email: [email protected]

CEAE Director of Graduate Studies Jian Li, Ph.D.

Email: [email protected]

Most full-time doctoral students in environmental engineering receive financial support from research assistantships, teaching assistantships, fellowships and scholarships. There is no separate application for financial aid.  If you are admitted, we will consider you for financial aid.  The professors in your desired area of specialization will be informed of your admission and asked to consider you for a graduate research or teaching assistantship.  Graduate research assistantships are awarded by individual professors with funded research projects.  Graduate teaching assistantships are awarded by the professors in charge of specific courses.  Some assistantships are awarded to incoming students; others are awarded to continuing students who have excelled in their studies. Graduate research and teaching assistants are typically employed 50%-time (20 hours per week) and receive payment of tuition and fees in addition to a salary. Many graduate research assistants and teaching assistants also receive a supplemental scholarship or fellowship.

The CEAE Department, the  School of Engineering  and  KU Graduate Studies  award a variety of scholarships and fellowships to new graduate students.  KU’s  Self Graduate Fellowship  provides four years of generous financial support for outstanding doctoral students.  If you wish to be considered for a specific award, please inform the Professor Dennis Lane, Director of Graduate Studies, well in advance of the deadline for the award.

Water Resources Graduate Certificate

This certificate program enables students to broaden and deepen their knowledge in the area of Water Resources while learning the most up-to-date theory and techniques used in practice.

The certificate program offers an opportunity for practicing engineers to enhance their skills in Water Resources without necessarily completing a Master’s degree. The program consists of four courses (12 credit-hours).

Courses and Requirements

Four courses are required to complete the certificate. Students select four courses from the following list:

• CE 730 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
• CE 736 Environmental Monitoring and Fluid Methods
• CE 751 Physical Hydrology
• CE 752 Physical Hydrogeology
• CE 753 Chemical and Microbial Hydrogeology
• CE 754 Contaminant Transport
• CE 755 Open Channel Flow      
• CE 756 Wetlands Hydrology and Introduction to Management
• CE 757 Pipe-Flow Systems
• CE 759 Water Quality Modeling
• CE 760 Stochastic Hydrology
• CE 775 Stormwater Treatment Systems Design
• CE 776 Water Reuse
• CE 855 Free Surface Flow II
• CE 857 Sediment Transport
• CE 859 Erosion and Sedimentation

The minimum grade for any course to be applied toward the certificate is a grade of B. No credits may be transferred from another institution for this certificate.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better or a bachelor’s degree in a science field with a GPA of 3.0 or better and completion of MATH 126 or equivalent is required for admission to this graduate certificate program. 

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Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Supported Degree Objectives

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• MS in Environmental and Ecological Engineering (MSEEE)
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• Expected GRE scores: Above the 5oth percentile
• Personal History Statement

English Proficiency Requirements

• The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars , visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.

TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 90 Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 19
• Listening: 14
• Speaking: 18
• Writing: 18

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• Completion of a baccalaureate degree at a college or university of recognized standing
• 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

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• Must have completed a Master's degree or equivalent coursework in an appropriate discipline.

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• Current master’s students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application.

The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Graduate School, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.

Statement of purpose (SOP) sample for Environmental Science

It doesn't matter which country you choose to apply for your student visa; that could be the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or any other country; SOP is a mandatory application requirement.

A well-crafted comprehensive SOP plays a significant role in a successful study visa application for any country. This guide presents you a Statement of Purpose (SOP) sample for students looking to enrol on Environmental Science.

These are the quick tips you need to follow while composing your SOP for Environmental Science:

• Mention when you developed a passion for your intended course Environmental Science.
• Present your independent research and reasons behind choosing Environmental Science and Care, country and the university.
• Mention your academic achievements. Also, do not forget to write about your projects, research papers and experiences.
• Assert your career plans and how the chosen degree will help you achieve them.
• Talk about your goals based on your home country.

Introduction

I am delighted to introduce myself as <your name>, son of <father name> and Mrs.  <mother name>, born on [date], a permanent resident of <address> holding the passport number ***as a *** citizen. Since childhood, I  have always wanted to be out and about in nature. I hope to complete a Master of Environment at  <your applied university>. So that I can be benefitted from not only a degree but also a new style of learning with international standards, innovative methods of self-development skills and the ability to survive among the fittest.  

Family Background

Regarding my family member, I have a small family, including my father <name>  who run a company holding 100% share <compnay name> whereas my mother, <name> work as <..> in <...>. My sister, <name> work as a teacher in <..>. My parents know my hardworking nature and interest in pursuing further studies abroad. So, to enlighten my future, they are sponsoring me for my studies in Australia. 

Academic Background

I completed my 10th grade in [dae] with a GPA of 3.7 from  <school name>. I enrolled in <school name> to complete my intermediate level. On [date], I completed my 12th grade in the science stream with a GPA of 3.6. After exploring career options, I pursued my bachelor’s in environmental science. Thus, I took admitted in <university name> and studied an undergraduate where I secured a GPA of 3.1 in [date].  I appeared in the PTE examination on [date], securing an overall score of 75 with each band score 68.

Why not <home country>? 

<home country> Being a developing country, it lacks proper maintenance of the education system. According to my research about the universities and colleges of <home country>, they don’t provide proper education.  The main reason for me not to choose <home country> is that the education system of <home country> is based on a theoretical way rather than practical. The knowledge is very much limited and confined to books unsuitable for an international platform. However, <home country> universities are not globally recognized, and it isn't easy to match with degrees from abroad. Similarly, the science degree in <home country> holds no proper job destination. 

After completing my bachelor's, I started researching my further studies. I gathered enough information through the internet, my friends, siblings, and family. In my research, I found some universities providing courses such as Masters of Geology, Master of Physics at < university **>, <university **> etc. However, the seats are very limited, and it is not enough for the estimated number of students. These universities conduct very competitive entrance examinations, and many students lose year since they cannot compete in the harsh environment. Even if I get a degree from these universities, they will solely be base on theoretical knowledge and students wanting to broaden their knowledge and have more practical-based education skills for international colleges in developed countries like Australia,  the USA, Japan, Canada and other European countries.  

The lack of research facilities and skilled manpower without proper industrial collaboration in the universities in <home country> makes the education here attained primarily theoretical. There is less exposure to the real practical world after studying in <home country> compared to studying in a developed country with a growing economy and research-based culture. I concluded that if I am to study masters for the professional development with the proper modern education platform, I have to apply for overseas study. Studying abroad also helps me develop international professionalism and enables me to compete in the global market. For upgrading and improvement of my education in this critical phase, I intend to study the course in one of the finest destinations of study with a research-based culture that will only enable me to develop professionally and compete globally, which I  cannot ensure while studying in my home country <home country>.

Why not other countries?

I have also researched other countries like the USA, Canada, Germany, Japan and their universities offering this course through online sources like https://studyinfocentre.com and various Facebook pages and attended seminars and education fairs. 

India also possesses a similar teaching practice as in <home country>, which is based on theory knowledge. But Australian University provides quality and updated courses. 

USA: Applying in the USA requires pre-enrollment tests like GRE or GMAT examinations, and there seem to be security issues too. That is why my parents are unwilling to send me to the USA. Apart from these, there are many visa rejection issues without proper reasoning. Also, the USA is one of the unsafe countries for international students. 

UK: the UK is also an expensive nation their currency rate is 1GBP = 160.38NPR. The duration of a master’s degree in the UK is 1 year which does not make it on the same level of recognition as that of  2 years. 

Canada: Applying to Canada too requires pre-enrollment tests like GRE or GMAT examinations and the entry requirement is too high. Including these, the climatic condition of Canada is extremely cold, which is not favourable for me to adjust to. 

Germany/Japan: The living cost of these countries is high, and they have their native language. Due to the language barrier and high cost of living, I didn’t consider these countries. 

Considering all the factors like cost of living, quality of lifestyle, climate, fee structure, and quality of degree, I finally decided to study in Australia. 

Why Australia?

The sole reason for choosing Australia is its academic credentials and leading countries for environmental science. Australia has been one of the most preferred countries for international student and is currently the third most popular destination for international student in English speaking world which clearly reflect its popularity. Furthermore, among the 100 top universities of the world, seven of them are Australian Universities. Australian qualifications are recognized all around the world as it tends to promote practical learning and conceptual skills. 

Australia has always been the foremost choice for international students, especially Science students like me due to its availability of courses, affordable fees and living expenses compared to other countries. Choosing Australia means choosing a multicultural society as it offers a fresh and different perspective in the education sector mainly because it's dynamic and diverse. I want myself to gratify in an enriched cultural and lingual environment that would flourish me as a person with a better personality apart from one with stronger academic potential. Australia offers a  comprehensive range of simulators to aid in the teaching of key procedures and practices.  Simulation dummies are a valuable teaching resource sure to be a key part of any curriculum. 

Professionally designed to give the greatest realism in terms of material, movement, and response can give us more confidence. 

Australia has different Acts to protect the right of international students like ESOS, TPS (Tuition  Protection Service) which have been providing rigorous protection for international students. 

The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework protects the interests of overseas students and Australia's reputation for delivering quality education services by setting out standards, roles and responsibilities for education institutions that teach overseas students, as well as providing tuition and financial assurance for students. 

The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist international students whose education providers cannot fully deliver their course of study.  The TPS ensures that international students can either complete their studies in another course or with another education provider or receive a refund of their unspent tuition fees. Australia has a well-established international education sector with over 1200 education providers delivering a high-quality education to international students.  

For many years now, Australia has been a world leader in protecting the tuition fees of international students studying in Australia on a student visa. Recent changes to the Education Services for  Overseas Students (ESOS) Act have further strengthened protections for international students by introducing the Tuition Protection Service (TPS). The TPS will assist us in finding an alternative course or getting a refund if a suitable alternative is not found. TPS assist international students in case their education provider cannot fully deliver their course of study. And the other act, education Service for Overseas (ESOS) protects the right of international students studying in Australia including the right to receive, before enrolling current and accurate information about the course, fees, mode of study, and their information. Hence, Australia has a modern and practical educational system where knowledge and research both ate emphasize upon through which I can overshadow my weakness and perform creatively. Also, students like me from <home country>  choose Australia because of similar climate, adaptation would not be much difficult. Many senior and batch mates of my previous university have been pursuing different careers and studying various courses in Australia and I have been receiving only positive feedback and admiration regarding the country and the system. In comparison with other countries like the USA, Canada, and India, I found Australia the best choice for me as my study point and I wish to pursue my master’s degree in  Australia. 

Why <your applied university>? 

Amongst all the universities here in Sydney,  <your applied university> has been my most favoured university as the course offered Master of Environment perfectly matches my expectation from master’s degree. The total of *** AUD scholarship grants for the study period made my option clear with this university.

The crucial factors that influenced my choice were location, tuition fees, scholarship opportunities and course coverage. I did research on a few other Universities based in Australia that offered a similar program as *** university which had Masters of environmental science with a fee structure of AUD *** per annum. The other University I did had thorough research was  Masters of environmental science which has the fees of AUD ** per year, I even had a deep interest in other similar programs as environmental science offered at the University of **,  Masters of environmental science at **, Masters of Bioethics offered at University of **  etc., the course content offered for these programs were much interesting however few of the programs were not designed for international students and few others were too expensive. 

Since <your applied university> has an outstanding reputation for its learning environment across various disciplines. It also allows international students from all countries to provide them with a united platform by offering more courses. No wonder it has a higher employment rate after completion of degree and cost is also affordable to study. <your applied university> is a leading  Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. 

<your applied university> is consistently ranked in the top ** of universities in the world by its performance in international rankings such as The Times Higher Education, QS World University  Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching, research, graduate employment rates and student experience. <your applied university> provides an inspiring study environment whose main campus is located about **. 

<your applied university> readily offers scholarships for deserving students, including AUD  ** per year scholarship for South Asian Students. But the University of ** and University of ** do not offer scholarships as <your applied university>. This too was an incentive for picking <your applied university>. 

I have wanted my higher education in Environment for a long time and <your applied university>  offered the same course. While the university of ** offers a course named Master in Global Science and  Management whose course structure and outcome are completely different from that of <your applied university>. Thus, its course structure does not merely focus on the particular subject that is Master of Environment. Likewise, ** University course structure contains subjects like Skills in  Science, Advanced Chemistry, Scientific Communication Skills but does not have the specialized course “Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences Innovation” and the course structure does not match my specific interest. 

The University is aesthetically pleasing. It is spread over an area of **-hectare. Its park-like campus houses state of art facilities which will help students make the most of their time at  <your applied university>. I am intrigued by <your applied university> Library. It is said that the rich libraries feature high-tech robotic cranes that deliver students their books in minutes. <your applied university> champions sustainability and aims to be “ecologically viable”.  

Beyond academics, <your applied university> offers unique programs like Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) that allows students to go out of their usual lecture halls and place them in the heart of their chosen careers. Global Leadership Program is designed to provide unparalleled opportunities to enhance study experience by helping us develop valuable leadership and intercultural skills. Others feature like careers fairs, diversity, campus hub and almost unanimous acclaim of the university by past and present students on their online reviews encourage me to apply at <your applied university>.

Why Master of the Environmental Science?

My graduate education at <university name> has provided me with a comprehensive background to theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to apply geological,  agricultural, animal, biological, botanical, ecological, environmental, and Zoological problems.  However, I wanted to grab a degree that would come along with blended learning like Master of  Environment. Master of Environment includes issues such as environmental degradation,  pollution, climate change and species extinction, which are some of the major concerns of our time. This multidisciplinary degree will provide the skills and knowledge needed to evaluate the social and biophysical drivers of environmental change so that a graduate will be equipped to seek innovative solutions to issues emerging around human-environment interactions. 

Key features 

• Learn how to manage human activities to protect and enhance the environment for future generations. 
• Taught by world-leading senior academics at the forefront of their disciplines with expertise ranging from environmental planning to in-the-field environmental management. 
• This degree combines scientific learning with understanding the social mechanisms that can be used to address complex environmental problems. • A strong focus on practical work in the field and modern laboratories will foster your problem-solving ability, collaboration skills and cutting-edge scientific research knowledge. 
• This degree is accessible to those without prior scientific study at the undergraduate level. 

A course may comprise three zones: Foundation, Core, and Flexible. 

Future Carrer Plan

After graduation, I will return to <home country> with esteemed professional experience. I will then utilize my knowledge and skills to revolutionise the education field here. Being a  developing country, <home country> has a high scope of career opportunities in the environmental field. I am committed to grabbing those to contribute and reform <home country>. After completing my master’s program, I plan to return to <home country>. Still, then through www.studyinfocentre.com the website, I learned about the Post Study Work (PSW) visa, which allows graduates to work in Australia temporarily after completing their studies, which the Australian Government offers. After completing the degree, I expect to get a PSW visa, which will strengthen my knowledge of the field. It will provide real work experience and allow me to enhance my skills related to organizational and management practices. Only because of the PSW opportunity, I am planning to work in Australia for 2 years to gain international experience otherwise, I would have returned to <home country> after completion of my studies. 

During the PSW period, by working in Australian companies my knowledge and skill will get enhanced so I will get better job opportunities in terms of post and salary in <home country>. I will look for jobs in Australia through various portals such as https://www.seek.com.au/ , https://au.indeed.com/ etc. 

After my master’s and PSW, I will return to <home country> as Various Offices as a government office, <company name>, <company name>, <company name> are always in need of expertise and professionalism with the international degree. 

The Society for Conservation Biology in <home country> has actively taken an initiation towards preserving **one-horned rhinos, *** Bengal tigers, and a good population of Asiatic elephants, gaur, red pandas, and more within the ** per cent of forest area and other areas of this tiny country.  <home country>’s results have not been obtained easily, SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool)  patrolling, GPS (Global Positioning System) and GIS (Global Information System), and drones, among other technologies, have been deployed to scientific research the outcomes of wildlife conservation. I plan to come up with various other ideas for preserving and conserving these resources.  

After returning to my country, I am targeting to work in the following companies which are prominent in different sectors like <company name>, <company name>, <company name> as a position like <position>,<position>,<position>.

Financial Arrangements

My parents will sponsor me for my Australian studies. My father, <name>  generates an annual income of ***. Similarly, my mother <name>has an annual income of worth *** and my sister <name> annual income of  ***. All total annual income of my family is ***, equivalent to ** (exchange rate 1AUD = ** ). 

Balance of **, which is equivalent to AUD** ( AUD 1 = **) has been maintained in the saving account of my father at Bank of **. And has a fixed deposit of ** (AUD **) at the same bank. My father also  owns the land and building in <home country>, which values approximately *** (approx. in  AUD **). Having all these sources of income, I  can assure you that I can stay there without any financial difficulties and can confirm that my sponsors can finance my education, living and travel expenses during my study periods in Australia. 

Return of Investment

Suppose my family is investing a good amount of money in me. So, for example, if we end up spending ***/- for my tuition and living expenses, I can earn this money back in 6 years. Table 1 displays my estimated calculations based on me getting the minimum salary level. For the period of the next 6 years, the standard increment percentage in my field of work is applied to showcase how much I can earn in 6 years’ time frame. During my research for the salary package, I found that the minimum salary package of an international degree holder starts from  **/- and goes up to **/-. 

In 6 years, I will accumulate approximately  ***/- (approx. in AUD  *** /-) .  Hence, I place my return on investment at a target of 6 years for the date I join a reputed company upon returning to <home country>.  

Incentives of return to my home country

As a <home country> I citizen, working for my country and its people is my prime duty. I have been taught from a tender age that mother and motherland are superior to heaven. So, as I have mentioned earlier, I wish to work for my country as a qualified person. With the help of a wide range of knowledge and skills that I will gain from studying in Australia, I believe that I can help the people of my country live a better and healthy life. I have always been a brilliant student since my school days and my prime intention is to complete the courses with excellent academic results and with international work exposure. 

As growing up in a caring family, as one of the most loved ones in the family, it would be a  nightmare for me to stay away from my home, but it is our misfortune that we have to choose abroad study to gain higher education still as I am cheerful and an enthusiast person. I always look for the brighter side and think of serving my country. Staying with my family always brings a smile to my face. As I have a clear vision and goal, I do not intend to stay in Australia. This international degree will fetch me great opportunities back in my home country to earn well while living with my family. Our hierarchical property is in  <home country>, which must be looked after during my parents’ golden age. Thus, I genuinely intend to return to my own country. 

Visa Obligations

I am very much aware of Student Visa Subclass 500 and its conditions. I am clear on international students' tuition fees, living expenses, and work permits. 

• I must maintain at least 80% attendance. 
• I must maintain a 50% pass grade throughout the study program. 
• I must maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of my student visa. • I must notify the education provider/DHA in writing within 7 days of arrival in Australia about the residential address and any change to that address in Australia. 
• I must maintain payment of Tuition fees by the census date of each term in which I am enrolled to study. 

Therefore, it would be a great pleasure if I got to be a part of Australian education on a Temporary Student visa. It will be a great platform to bring out the best of me. I will be a qualified professional after completing my studies in Australia which I can utilize after returning to my home country. Being a sincere and genuine citizen and student, I ensure that I will return to my motherland once I finish my course. I appreciate your time and look forward to the positive consideration of my desired educational plan in Australia. 

Yours Sincerely, 

<your name>

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In this statement of purpose sample, the applicant communicated clear focus and direction while remaining flexible in terms of academic pursuits and long-term career plans. The essay’s technical nature is perfectly appropriate for application to a graduate program in the natural sciences. Look through this statement of purpose examples science-based essay to understand how to structure your own.

While my undergraduate and Master’s curriculum have provided exposure to a wide variety of environmental engineering topics, I have gained extensive knowledge in relatively few areas. I have, however, found an area in which my curiosity and my ability are suitably paired. As an M.S. student I have held a research assistantship position for the last year and a half, working both at the university and at a national laboratory. The strengths of the Civil (Environmental) Engineering Department at the university, as well as those of the group at the laboratory, lie in the investigation of the fate and transport of subsurface contaminants, along with general groundwater quality and flow characteristics, and it is also within these areas that my research interests reside.

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Although my strengths are concentrated in these areas, my curiosity is by no means limited to these topics. I believe that I have a solid foundation, but through a program of graduate study and research I hope to develop expertise in these and other related areas. One such area of interest is the remediation of contaminated groundwater and contaminant plumes by incorporating microbial processes with in situ treatment techniques. I also find the interdisciplinary relationship between environmental engineering and ecology to be of great personal interest. One particular example is the growing trend toward identifying and controlling diffuse source contamination from areas of heavy agricultural activity. The processes involved in this contamination, as well as the resultant heavy down-gradient nutrient loadings, play an extensive role in the ecological development of receiving waters and need to be understood more comprehensively. The curriculum in the Environmental Engineering Program, particularly through interactions involving the Studies in Physical & Chemical Hydrogeology program, provides an opportunity to expand my knowledge in these areas while pursuing my ambitions in the area of subterranean contaminant transport processes. Further, your graduate program would permit me to incorporate my areas of interest into an applied research project under the mentorship of the faculty in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

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Ultimately, I aim to gain a faculty position at a university and to continue my involvement in innovative research in the field while directly encouraging the development of aspiring engineers, both in the classroom and laboratory. In this manner I believe I can make a significant and purposeful contribution to the scientific community while gaining a great deal of personal satisfaction.

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2024 Maeder Graduate Fellows study social norms and the water-energy nexus

2024 Maeder Graduate Fellows Jinyue (Jerry) Jiang, left, and Jordana Composto stand in the Andlinger Center lobby (photo by Adena Stevens).

Two graduate students, Jordana Composto and Jinyue (Jerry) Jiang , have been awarded the Maeder Graduate Fellowship in Energy and the Environment. Composto and Jiang received the fellowship for their work, respectively, to understand how individuals and organizations respond to climate change and to analyze the role of water and wastewater treatment in catalyzing the energy transition.

The fellowship, which is awarded to one or two graduate students each year who demonstrate strong potential to develop solutions for a sustainable energy and environmental future, is supported by the Paul A. Maeder ’75 Fund for Innovation in Energy and the Environment. The fellowship will cover both students’ tuition and stipend for the 2024–2025 academic year.

Jordana Composto

 Composto (photo by Adena Stevens).

Composto, a graduate student in psychology and social policy , researches how individuals and collectives work to address climate change. She is advised by Elke Weber , the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor for Energy and the Environment and professor of psychology and public affairs .

Composto is particularly interested in understanding how people within organizations perceive and interact with social norms, the collectively endorsed rules and expectations that guide how people should act. For instance, she has previously discovered that independent of personal attitudes and beliefs, employees at a company were more likely to act sustainably if they thought their company would support their actions.

“There is a lot of literature suggesting that norms are important in shaping attitudes, behaviors, and policy support. But there is still a lot of heterogeneity — in some contexts they work, and in others, they don’t,” Composto said. “I’m ultimately trying to examine the underlying cognitive mechanisms to understand why and when norms are effective.”

Composto also studies how trust influences the direction and speed of the energy transition. She investigates the level of trust that exists between stakeholders in the energy sector, where there are significant trust gaps, and whether behavioral science interventions can help to build trust for emerging technologies such as carbon capture and sequestration.

“Behavioral science cuts across any climate solution that we have, because people are the ones addressing climate change,” Composto said. “It helps us understand why some solutions are really hard to implement or why the best technologies might not be adopted by individuals or integrated into companies.”

The fellowship will support Composto’s progress toward her professional goal of being a behavioral scientist working alongside engineers and policymakers on multifaceted climate solutions.

“Addressing the climate crisis will take all of us working together,” Composto said. “It’s both a daunting challenge and an inspiring, collaborative issue to work on as a researcher.”

Jinyue (Jerry) Jiang

Jiang (photo by Adena Stevens).

At the beginning of his graduate career, Jiang studied new technologies for decarbonizing the water and wastewater treatment sectors. Yet as he enters his fifth year as a graduate student in civil and environmental engineering , he has shifted his focus to study how water itself will play a role in the overall decarbonization of society.

“Water and energy are strongly intertwined, and the relationship between them goes both ways,” said Jiang. “Many of the steps for extracting and treating water are surprisingly energy-intensive, and on the other hand, many energy technologies require quite a large amount of water, both as a feedstock and for cooling purposes.”

Advised by Z. Jason Ren , professor of civil and environmental engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Jiang began at Princeton working on microbial electrolysis cells, which utilize microorganisms to break down organic matter while generating clean hydrogen as a product. He studied these cells from the lab bench to the pilot scale, even spearheading a demonstration project in Illinois to convert food waste into hydrogen and jet fuel.

Now, Jiang is investigating the costs, opportunities, and feasibility of utilizing treated wastewater as a water source for the emerging hydrogen economy.

One of the most promising methods for clean hydrogen production is electrolysis, in which water is split into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity from renewable sources like solar energy. Yet Jiang said many seemingly ideal locations for such a process, such as California, with its large solar generation capacity, are already water-stressed. Consequently, deploying these technologies at scale in those regions would exacerbate existing water challenges, siphoning away potable water that could otherwise be used for human consumption.

“Currently, almost every electrolyzer is pulling water from the public supply,” Jiang said. “If we could instead integrate these technologies to use treated wastewater effluent, it could be an efficient and widely available way to deploy clean energy without significantly worsening water shortages.”

Since wastewater treatment plants are ubiquitous across the U.S. and the world, Jiang said being able to pair wastewater treatment with clean energy technologies means the treatment plants could have an important role to play in accelerating the energy transition.

“I want to move past the idea that wastewater treatment is just there to get rid of society’s unwanted things,” Jiang said. “There are so many opportunities embedded in the wastewater treatment process for creating valuable products and catalyzing the energy transition.”

The Paul A. Maeder ’75 Fund for Innovation in Energy and the Environment supports the Maeder Graduate Fellowship. The Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment administers the fund and fellowship. More information on the program and past recipients can be found   on the Maeder Graduate Fellowship page .

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