Doctor of Philosophy in Water Resources
About This Programme
A research doctorate in water resources and hydrology.
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 core (seminar plus research methods) and 21 credit hours specialization requirements drawn from two course groups
- PhD Research Seminar1 credit
- Research Methods2 credits
- Sustainable Water Resources Management3 credits
- Water Resources Systems Analysis3 credits
- Advances in Urban Water Management3 credits
- Subsurface Hydrology3 credits
- Aquatic Chemistry3 credits
Group 1 core courses and Group 2 electives (including further environmental, civil, chemistry, geology and bioengineering courses) together make up 21 credit hours of specialization
- Sediment Transport3 credits
- Water Resources Modeling3 credits
- Hydrometeorology3 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): sustainable water resources management, water resources systems analysis, urban water management, subsurface hydrology, hydrometeorology, sediment transport, and water quality and aquatic chemistry
- 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