Ph.D. in Civil Engineering - Hydrology and Water Resources

Academic Overview & Description

Doctoral research program collaborating directly with the NOAA National Water Center on continental-scale hydrological forecasting, flood inundation modeling, and climate resilience.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Alabama Water Institute Graduate Fellowships with full tuition waiver and $32,000 annual stipend

Tuition Rate

Covered by fellowship

Application Fee

$65

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

BS or MS in civil or environmental engineering with 3.3+ GPA

English Language

TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5

Standardized Exam

GRE quantitative 155+

Application Materials

Hydrological engineering research statement

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of academic recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult The University of Alabama's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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