Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering
About This Programme
A research doctorate in environmental engineering and sustainability.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Coursework
24 credit hours: 3 credit hours college requirements plus 21 credit hours specialization requirements drawn from core environmental courses and electives
- PhD Research Seminar1 credit
- Research Methods2 credits
- Aquatic Chemistry3 credits
- Contaminant Fate and Transport3 credits
- Biological Treatment of Waste Streams3 credits
- Physical and Biochemical Treatment Processes3 credits
- Sustainable Water Treatment Systems3 credits
Specialization courses are organized into a core environmental group and an elective group, including water resources courses (sustainable management, systems analysis, urban water, subsurface hydrology, sediment transport, modeling, hydrometeorology)
- Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering3 credits
- Sustainable Civil Infrastructure Engineering3 credits
- Contaminant Subsurface Hydrology3 credits
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3 credits
- Advanced Membrane Technology3 credits
- Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics3 credits
- Optimization Methods for Engineering3 credits
Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination
Comprehensive Exam and Research Proposal (0 credit hours) taken after coursework to advance to candidacy
Dissertation Research
30 credit hours of supervised original doctoral research. Research areas (from the department's doctoral specialization courses): aquatic chemistry, contaminant fate and transport, biological and physicochemical treatment of waste streams, sustainable water treatment, and water resources management
- Dissertation Doctoral Research30 credits
Dissertation Defense
Dissertation Defense (0 credit hours). Minimum 54 credit hours total for the degree
Entry Requirements
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in environmental consulting, sustainability, government and research, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Environmental Science
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person