Overview

The Water Resources Science program of the University of Minnesota is a science-based, interdisciplinary, inter-collegiate (University of Minnesota -Twin Cities and University of Minnesota -Duluth) graduate program with three educational goals:

To produce M.S. and Ph.D. scientists with strong technical skills in disciplines relevant to water resources science,

To develop a holistic understanding of the hydrologic cycle and associated ecosystems, as well as the interconnectedness of the sciences needed to understand and manage aquatic resources,

To generate an understanding of the interplay between the bio-physical sciences and the social sciences in developing and implementing public policies related to water.

Interdisciplinary

WRS graduate students take courses from four core areas: Limnology, Hydrology, Environmental Chemistry and Water Policy. Then, they have the flexibility to choose from a wide array of electives to broaden their expertise and receive specialized training to complement their research interest. The program has a formalized track in Limnology and Oceanography, which has slightly different degree requirements. Most of the students declaring this track have been associated with the Duluth campus, particularly with the Large Lakes Observatory.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Seminar in Water Resources

Research and Professional Ethics in Water Resources and Environmental Science

Hydrologic Modeling of Small Watersheds

Hydrologic Design

General Hydrogeology

Environmental Water Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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More details

All applications will be reviewed and are eligible for assistantships no matter when they are submitted.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Plan A: 30 credits

Plan B: 32 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in a physical, chemical, biological, or environmental science or engineering program.

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 grading scale). However, consideration will be given to competitive applications with a lower GPA when student circumstances warrant.

International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Students are required to submit scores from one of the following proficiency exams.

At least two courses each in calculus, chemistry, and physics, and at least one course in the biological sciences.

Some experience or background in statistics.

Stronger preparation in certain subjects as required for the student's area of research. For example, students wishing to focus on quantitative hydrology should have a math background that includes differential equations.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33552 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33552 USD / year

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21264 USD / year

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Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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