Hydrology and Hydrogeology

    Master of Hydrology and Hydrogeology at University of Nevada, Reno

    Master of Hydrology and Hydrogeology at University of Nevada, Reno

    Study Hydrology and Hydrogeology at University of Nevada, Reno, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Reno , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 28, 2026.

    About Master of Hydrology and Hydrogeology

    Graduate studies and research in this field are carried out in the interdisciplinary graduate program of hydrologic sciences. This program is administered by the program director and faculty members with teaching/research graduate interests in hydrology, hydrogeology, and water resources in the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, the College of Engineering and the Desert Research Institute. Students entering the program should have a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in agricultural engineering, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, geology, geological engineering, geophysics, hydrology, hydrogeology, natural resource ecology, or a related field. Contact the graduate program of Hydrologic Sciences at: (775) 784-6469 or http://www.hydro.unr.edu

    For more information, please refer to the Hydrology, M.S.  and Hydrogeology, M.S.  program description in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources section of this catalog.

    Disciplines

    Agriculture

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Hydrology and Hydrogeology at University of Nevada, Reno

    Entry Requirements

    Below are the requirements for international applicants:

    1. Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
    2. Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
    3. Minimum undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
      • 2.75 for a master’s degree
      • 3.0 for a doctoral degree
    4. Online application
    5. Official transcripts (statement of marks) from every institution attended for a complete history of your education. Certified English translations of all transcripts must be submitted. Transcripts must be requested from the issuing institution, in the country of origin, in a sealed envelope by the graduating institution. This is important – applicants cannot be responsible for sealing the envelopes themselves. An official English translation should be included. Read the international FAQ to help you get your transcripts to the University of Nevada, Reno on time.
    6. Official GRE or GMAT test scores from an exam taken within the past 5 years (exam requirement and recommended scores are determined by individual programs)
    7. Official Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Cambridge English exam scores if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country.*
      Minimum score requirements. (Please note: Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums.)
      1. Duolingo: 105
      2. TOEFL: 79 IBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition) or 8.5 (Essentials)
      3. IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
      4. Pearson (PTE): 59
      5. Cambridge: 176
    8. Your resume or curriculum vitae
    9. Statement of purpose
    10. Letters of recommendation, per program-specific requirements (your recommenders will be notified by email after you complete your online application.)

    After your admittance, the Office of International Students & Scholars will require information on your financial data and visa before you can register for classes, so get started early!

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 95

    How to Apply

    1. Go to the application portal, create an account and complete all forms.
    2. Due to strong spam filters, we recommend that you do not use a work email address as your contact email.
    3. Upload and attach all required documents.
    4. Once you have submitted names and emails for recommendations, recommendation requests are automatically generated.
      Do not wait for recommendations to be returned. Continue with the application process in order to meet your deadline.
    5. Complete a Paypal payment for application: $60 domestic and $95 international. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    6. Once your application and payment have been submitted, you cannot add documents.

    School code for TOEFL and GRE: 4844

    Master of Hydrology and Hydrogeology at University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    United States of America

    United States of America, Reno

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