Overview

From preventing waterborne diseases in the most remote village to protecting air quality at home, environmental engineers defend the global public health and ecosystem viability. With their unique combination of environmental science and engineering, graduates of the University at Buffalo Environmental Engineering BS program become the linchpins in developing solutions to issues that are changing the world.

Key Features

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for environmental engineers is projected to increase by 12% through 2024.

Graduates can choose from a broad spectrum of opportunities in industry, governmental agencies, private consulting firms, and construction companies, as well as in research and development. Here is a partial list of companies and agencies who recruit students from this program: ALCOA, Buffalo Sewer Authority, CH2M Hill, DuPont, Ecology and Environment, Inc., Erie County Water Authority, GHD, Arcadis, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Parsons Engineering Science, URS Corp., and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Many graduates return to school to pursue advanced degrees. A few go on to complete their PhD and obtain positions in academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Engineering

Treatment Process

Geographical Info Systems

Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

125 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering View 219 other Bachelors in Environmental Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Admission to UB is based on a holistic review. We consider high school average, class rank (where applicable), strength of the high school academic record and SAT or ACT scores, if applicable. UB supports SUNY’s decision to temporarily suspend SAT and ACT requirements for admissions. This temporary change of admissions eligibility requirements applies to the spring 2021, fall 2021, spring 2022, fall 2022, spring 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024 cycles. A personal essay, recommendations, documented creative talent, demonstrated leadership, community service and special circumstances are also considered.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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