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Environmental and Water Resources Engineering

American University of Beirut
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 1,002 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,002 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MEng
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Beirut, Lebanon
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental and Water Resources Engineering at American University of Beirut is a MEng programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lebanon and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 1,002 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,002 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Hydraulic Structures
  2. Surface Water Hydrology
  3. Ground Water Hydrology
  4. Coastal Engineering
  5. Water Resource Systems:
  6. Planning and Management
  7. GIS for Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
  8. Climate Change and Water Resources

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Requirements for graduate admissions to AUB are as\nfollows:

  • Official university transcript(s) – All\nlevels 
  • Graduate Application (apply online)
  • 2 recommendation letters 
  • English Language Proficiency\nRequirements: Upon admission, the applicant must show a level of \nproficiency in the English language by obtaining a minimum  score of 530\non the English Entrance Examination (EEE), OR 583 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign\nLanguage (TOEFL), OR 250\non the computer-based TOEFL OR 97\non the Internet-based TOEFL OR 7.0\non IELTS OR 147 on the\nGRE Verbal part OR 25\non the GMAT Verbal part.
  • AUB graduates or\ngraduates from US/UK/AUSTRALIA/CANADA are exempted from ELPR
  • $50 US application fee. 
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English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,002 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,002 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,002 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,002 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact American University of Beirut directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About American University of Beirut

American University of Beirut logo

American University of Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

TheAmerican University of Beirut(AUB;Arabic:الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت,romanized:al-Jāmiʿa l-Amērkiyya fī Bayrūt)is aprivate, non-sectarian, and independent university chartered inNew Yorkwith its...

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  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date May, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months