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The Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering is a multidisciplinary professional graduate degree for recent graduates as well as working professionals. It is a coursework-only degree that can be completed in one year and is designed for students with an engineering background who want to solve today's many contemporary environmental challenges with an emphasis on water, air, soil, and energy.
The College of Engineering was founded when the University of Arizona opened its doors in 1885. Mining was the bedrock of Arizona’s economy at that time, and educating mining engineers was a top priority – indeed, it still is.
As the state’s economy grew and diversified, the College of Engineering continued to play a pivotal role in providing the research and engineering expertise necessary for that growth.
In today’s competitive environment, graduates of the college are the entrepreneurs developing high-tech companies that are creating jobs and improving our quality of life.
An engineering education will provide the research to build new industries and the knowledge for those who run them.
College of Engineering
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
These items must be sent through the Graduate College online application.
Required test(s): English Proficiency (for applicants whose native language is not English) and GRE
Minimum English Proficiency test scores: see https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency
GRE: GRE test scores are optional and are not required for consideration of the application.
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832
ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 1103 - EEN
GRE: GRE test scores are optional and are not required for consideration of the application.
Required test(s): English Proficiency (for applicants whose native language is not English)
Minimum English Proficiency test scores: see https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency
Test Scores:
The institution code for the University of Arizona is 4832, which you choose when you register for tests like the TOEFL or GRE. Results are sent electronically to the university, typically within two weeks of the test date. After your application is submitted, our search/match system will attempt daily to match your test scores to your GradApp record. Please make sure the name on your tests matches the name on the application to avoid missing scores. The department code (1103 for Environmental Engineering) is helpful but not necessary.
English Proficiency:
English proficiency is required for most applicants whose native language is not English (see exemptions listed below). Applicants may submit scores from a number of accepted English proficiency tests. A comprehensive list, along with minimum accepted scores, can be found at https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency. The University of Arizona Graduate College does NOT accept Duolingo for University of Arizona graduate applicants. Note that the Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering does not offer conditional admission for applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements of an English Proficiency test.
Exemptions
See https://grad.arizona.edu/futurestudents/funding-tips for links to possible funding opportunities.
The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering does not accept applications for spring admission to the ME Environmental Engineering.
Domestic Applicants:
International Applicants:
Review Process
After the application deadline passes, the faculty will review all of the applications and make recommendations for admissions. If you are recommended for admission, the Graduate College will email you. At this time, the Graduate College may request original transcripts for verification. They will send you your actual admissions paperwork by post, or contact you by email if you are missing any items such as your degree certificate, original transcripts or financial guarantee. Applications for the fall semester are reviewed in February, March and April.
NOTE: The Graduate College recommends a deadline for applicants; our department reserves the right to extend the deadline as listed above.
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
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Requirements specific to this ME degree
Students must complete 18 Units from the following:
Students complete 12 Units consisting of one course (3 units) in each of the following categories:
1. Engineering Management/Business
Take one of the following courses:
Other courses may be approved by Department advisor
2. Applied Engineering/Mathematics
Take one of the following courses:
Other courses may be approved by Department advisor
3. Entrepreneurship/Innovation/Design
Take one of the following courses:
4. Advanced Engineering Science
Take one of the following courses:
Other courses may be approved by Department advisor
Example Semester Plan for 1-year ME:
Fall – 15 units
Spring - 15 units
Minimum GPA in coursework: 3.0/4.0
One elective may be taken from the following focus areas:
Air Quality/ Pollution
Hazardous Waste
Water Resources
Hydrology
Energy
none
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.