Master of Engineering (ME) - Environmental Engineering at The University of Arizona Global

These items must be sent through the Graduate College online application.

• Statement of purpose—indicating the academic and professional goals you hope to achieve in pursuit of this program of study. This is an essay where you describe your background and career goals, as well as your reasons for applying to our graduate program.
• Unofficial electronic copies of transcripts from previous academic work. Official transcripts will be required prior to matriculation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, chemistry or physics, with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. Previous coursework should include math (calculus through differential equations), two semesters of chemistry (with labs), two semesters of physics (calculus based), and fluid mechanics. Applicants lacking in some area at the time of application may provide a plan to gain competence in these areas.
• Resume or CV
• For international applicants, official scores from TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CEFR or other accepted English Proficiency exam. See below for exemptions to this requirement.
• Optional: Official scores from the GRE ; university code is 4832, environmental engineering code is 1103).
• Minimum of three letters of recommendation.
• Application processing fee: $85 for degree-seeking domestic students, $95 for international students.

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 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. 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

• Those exempt from submitting English proficiency scores are:
  • Applicants from countries where English is the official language.
  • Applicants who have completed a bachelors or graduate degree at a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or an approved institution in an official English speaking country. Students eligible for this exemption, who are awarded a graduate teaching assistantship from their department, must complete the mandatory English Speaking Proficiency Evaluation (ESPE.) Refer to the GA Manual for more information: http://grad.arizona.edu/funding/ga.
  • Applicants who have not yet completed a degree at a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or an approved institution in an official English speaking country, but have two years of full-time academic study and have taken 48 upper division, graded undergraduate semester units or 30 graded, graduate semester units. Units must not be older than two years from the term of enrollment. Students eligible for this exemption, who are awarded a graduate teaching assistantship from their department, must complete the mandatory English Speaking Proficiency Evaluation (ESPE.) Refer to the GA Manual for more information: http://grad.arizona.edu/funding/ga.

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:

• Fall: January 15

International Applicants:

• Fall: January 15

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.