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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
Minimum GPA required for admission: 3.0/4.0
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: Note that during the global COVID-19 pandemic, the department may waive the GRE requirement where test-taking is not possible.
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832
ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 1103 - EEN
These items must be sent through the Graduate College online application.
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 is helpful but not necessary.
English Proficiency:
English proficiency is required for all applicants whose native language is not English. 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. 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.
See https://grad.arizona.edu/futurestudents/funding-tips for links to possible funding opportunities.
Domestic Applicants:
International Applicants:
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
4832
30
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
Other requirements specific to this ME degree
Students must complete 18 Units from the following:
Air Quality/ Pollution
Hazardous Waste
Water Resources
Hydrology
Energy
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.