Oxford World Univesity stands out as one of the most accessible institutions for online engineering studies in the region. For this doctoral program, we maintain the same online tuition rates, regardless of your residency status. If you compare, you’ll notice that Oxford is more affordable than other universities offering four-year doctoral programs.

      Earning a PhD in Environmental Engineering provides you with the experience, knowledge, and credentials you need to develop innovative approaches to today’s environmental challenges. The curriculum is fully customizable, allowing you to conduct research in the areas that interest you most, and includes industry-relevant topics such as advanced drinking water and wastewater treatment, surface and groundwater hydrology, sustainable water supply for remote communities, chemical reaction engineering, and more. Most full-time doctoral students typically receive financial support while pursuing their graduate studies. Funding options for those pursuing a doctoral degree include research and teaching fellowships.

      A Doctor of Environmental Engineering (PhD) is a degree that involves advanced study focused on developing sustainable solutions to preserve health and protect the environment. This includes comprehensive coursework, original research in both the laboratory and the field, as well as the writing of a thesis on topics such as pollution control, water and waste management, and the effects of climate change. This program typically lasts four to five years, starting with a master’s degree, and prepares graduates for leadership positions in academia or industry, tackling complex challenges related to water, air, waste, and energy.

      Once you complete this program, you will be prepared for a career in sectors such as:

      • Environmental engineering at all levels of government, NGOs, consulting, or manufacturing and extractive industries, locally and internationally.

      • Sustainability planning and design

      • Environmental policy-making

      • Infrastructure design, management systems, and information systems.

      • Realización de evaluaciones de impacto (que abarcan evaluaciones regulatorias, de sostenibilidad, ambientales, sociales y de riesgos).

      Doctor of Environmental Engineering (PhD)

      PLAN DE ESTUDIOS — CURRICULUM PLAN

      6 Semestres · 120 Créditos Académicos

      PLAN DE ESTUDIOS DETALLADO / DETAILED CURRICULUM PLAN

      Semestre 1: Fundamentos Avanzados

      Primer semestre: Fundamentos avanzados

      CódigoAsignatura (Español)Subject (English)Créd.Tipo
      IMA-701Fundamentos avanzados de ingeniería ambientalAdvanced Environmental Engineering Foundations4Oblig.
      IMA-702Ecología de Ecosistemas y Servicios AmbientalesEcosystem Ecology and Environmental Services4Oblig.
      IMA-703Estadística Avanzada y Modelación AmbientalAdvanced Statistics and Environmental Modeling4Oblig.
      IMA-704Política Ambiental Internacional y Derecho AmbientalInternational Environmental Policy and Law4Oblig.
      IMA-705Metodología de Investigación DoctoralDoctoral Research Methodology4Oblig.
      TOTAL CRÉDITOS DEL SEMESTRE / TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS:20

      Semestre 2: Gestión de Recursos Hídricos y Suelo

      Segundo semestre: Gestión de los recursos hídricos y del suelo

      CódigoAsignatura (Español)Subject (English)Créd.Tipo
      IMA-711Hidrología Avanzada y Gestión de CuencasAdvanced Hydrology and Watershed Management4Oblig.
      IMA-712Calidad del Agua y Tratamiento de EfluentesWater Quality and Effluent Treatment4Oblig.
      IMA-713Remediación de Suelos ContaminadosContaminated Soil Remediation4Oblig.
      IMA-714Cambio Climático: Mitigación y AdaptaciónClimate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation4Oblig.
      IMA-715Diseño de Proyectos de Investigación AmbientalEnvironmental Research Project Design4Oblig.
      TOTAL CRÉDITOS DEL SEMESTRE / TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS:20

      Semestre 3: Gestión Ambiental Empresarial y Tecnología

      Third Semester — Corporate Environmental Management and Technology

      CódigoAsignatura (Español)Subject (English)Créd.Tipo
      IMA-721Sistemas de Gestión Ambiental (ISO 14001)Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)4Oblig.
      IMA-722Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental y Análisis de Ciclo de VidaEnvironmental Impact Assessment and Life Cycle Analysis4Oblig.
      IMA-723Tecnologías Limpias y Economía CircularClean Technologies and Circular Economy4Oblig.
      IMA-724Riesgo Ambiental y Gestión de DesastresEnvironmental Risk and Disaster Management4Oblig.
      IMA-725Seminario de Investigación Doctoral IDoctoral Research Seminar I4Oblig.
      TOTAL CRÉDITOS DEL SEMESTRE / TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS:20

      Semestre 4: Especializaciones Temáticas

      Fourth Semester — Thematic Specializations

      CódigoAsignatura (Español)Subject (English)Créd.Tipo
      IMA-731Contaminación Atmosférica y Control de EmisionesAtmospheric Pollution and Emissions Control4Oblig.
      IMA-732Biodiversidad y Conservación de EcosistemasBiodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation4Oblig.
      IMA-733Energías Renovables y Transición EnergéticaRenewable Energy and Energy Transition4Oblig.
      IMA-734Electiva Avanzada I: Minería Sostenible y Recursos NaturalesElective I: Sustainable Mining and Natural Resources4Elec.
      IMA-735Seminario de Investigación Doctoral IIDoctoral Research Seminar II4Oblig.
      TOTAL CRÉDITOS DEL SEMESTRE / TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS:20

      Semestre 5: Investigación Aplicada y Tesis

      Fifth Semester — Applied Research and Thesis

      CódigoAsignatura (Español)Subject (English)Créd.Tipo
      IMA-741Electiva Avanzada II: Derecho Ambiental ComparadoElective II: Comparative Environmental Law4Elec.
      IMA-742Desarrollo Sostenible y Objetivos ODSSustainable Development and SDGs4Oblig.
      IMA-743Gestión de Proyectos Ambientales con Financiamiento InternacionalEnvironmental Project Management with International Funding4Oblig.
      IMA-744Trabajo de Investigación Doctoral IDoctoral Research Work I4Oblig.
      IMA-745Ética Ambiental y Responsabilidad CorporativaEnvironmental Ethics and Corporate Responsibility4Oblig.
      TOTAL CRÉDITOS DEL SEMESTRE / TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS:20

      Semestre 6: Disertación y Grado Doctoral

      Sixth Semester — Dissertation and Doctoral Degree

      CódigoAsignatura (Español)Subject (English)Créd.Tipo
      IMA-751Trabajo de Investigación Doctoral IIDoctoral Research Work II4Oblig.
      IMA-752Tesis Doctoral: Redacción y DefensaDoctoral Thesis: Writing and Defense8Oblig.
      IMA-753Publicación Científica InternacionalInternational Scientific Publication4Oblig.
      IMA-754Internacionalización y Redes de Investigación AmbientalInternationalization and Environmental Research Networks4Oblig.
      TOTAL CRÉDITOS DEL SEMESTRE / TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS:20

      PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

      General Objective

      To train PhDs in Environmental Engineering with the research, analytical, and proactive skills needed to design, implement, and lead high-impact projects in the environmental field, contributing to sustainable development in local, regional, and international contexts.

      GRADUATE PROFILE

      Graduates of Oxford’s Doctor of Environmental Engineering program will be able to:

      • High-Level Research: Design and carry out original research projects that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in environmental engineering.
      • Leadership in Environmental Policy: Analyze, propose, and evaluate public policies and regulatory frameworks related to the environment at the national and international levels.
      • Technological Innovation: Develop and implement clean technologies, environmental management systems, and circular economy solutions.
      • Natural Resource Management: Plan and manage water resources, soil, biodiversity, and the atmosphere in a sustainable manner.
      • Scientific Publication: Produce academic knowledge validated by the international scientific community through publications in indexed journals.
      • Teaching and Social Impact: Share specialized knowledge and generate a positive impact on communities and organizations through outreach and cooperation projects.

      GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

      To be eligible for the degree of Doctor of Environmental Engineering, the candidate must meet the following requirements:

      1. Have completed and passed all 120 credits of the curriculum with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0.

      2. Submit, defend, and successfully pass the doctoral thesis before an interdisciplinary examining committee.

      3. Have published or have at least one (1) scientific article accepted for publication in a journal indexed in Scopus or Web of Science.

      4. Demonstrate proficiency in English at the academic level (minimum B2 according to the Common European Framework).

      5. Have participated in at least one international academic event (congress, symposium, or conference).

      6. Meet all administrative and financial requirements established by Oxford Educational Group