Admission to the Environmental Science option in Ennvironmental Engineering can be pursued through either the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering or the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences; application materials are reviewed by faculty members from both departments. The electronic application is accessible at:
For "Area of Specialization" please choose "Environmental Science" so it can be considered for the Environmental Science option. Admission to the Environmental Science option is highly competitive. Applications must be accompanied by:
The official deadline for receipt of applications is January 15. Early applications are preferred and have a better chance of success in considerations for financial aid.
Financial aid is available to students in the form of Teaching Assistantships or Research Assistantships. Highly qualified applicants are considered for departmental or University scholarships. Assistantships typically provide 12-month stipends, starting at $18,500, plus health insurance and a full graduate tuition waiver. Exceptional applicants may be considered for funding at higher stipend rates.
Foreign applicants with M.S. degrees are given higher priority for admission than applicants with B.S. or B.A. degrees; applicants must provide clear evidence of strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
Information and maps regarding the Nashville community, the Vanderbilt campus, housing, shopping, etc. can be found HERE. Additional, useful information for foreign applicants (e.g. applying for a student visa) can be found HERE.
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