Doctor of Philosophy in Hydrology

One of the premier hydrology programs in the world, addressing groundwater contaminant transport, karst aquifer hydrogeology, arid basin water budgets, and computational fluid mechanics.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: BS or MS in geoscience, civil engineering, or environmental science with min. 3.25 GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Quantitative >= 158
Thesis / Research statement: Hydrology research prospectus
Recommendation letters: Three letters from science/engineering faculty

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Graduate Research Assistantships with $27,000 annual living stipend and 100% tuition coverage
Application fee: $45
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (Fully funded doctoral assistant)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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