Program Overview
The Irrigation Engineering at Utah State University is a MSc programme in Engineering, 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 Irrigation Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Logan, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Irrigation Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Irrigation system design, construction, and installation
- Consulting and technical advising
- Teaching and training
- Research
- Design farm irrigation and drainage systems
- Design irrigation conveyance, distribution, and drainage systems
- Manage the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
- Develop manuals on operation, design, and evaluation
- Evaluate and analyze the performance of irrigation systems
- Build irrigation and drainage systems
- Design and build center pivots, linear moves, and other pressurized systems
- On-farm irrigation system sales
- Develop and apply flow measurement methods and devices
- Develop automation techniques, devices, and systems
- Develop and apply mathematical models
- Develop and apply remote sensing technologies
- Management transfer of irrigation projects to farmer organizations
- Train farmers, technicians, engineers, and others working with irrigation systems
- Teach irrigation engineering courses
- Perform research in irrigation engineering
- Agricultural extension
- Provide guidance to environmental preservation efforts and water sharing
- Manage fresh-water resources
- Help develop irrigation development policies
- Work on agricultural development projects
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Complete the online application
- Pay the $55 application fee
- Score at or above the 40th percentile on the GRE
- Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits
- Provide transcripts of all college/university credits
- Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Utah State University
Utah State University
Logan, United States
Utah State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 60 semesters
