Academic Programs
Master of Science (MS) / Master of Engineering (ME) Degree Program
The USPCAS-W offers 2 years MS degree in the following four specialized fields:
- Hydraulics, Irrigation, and Drainage (HID)
- Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
- Environmental Engineering (ENV.ENG)
- Water, Sanitation and Health Sciences (WaSH)
- Global academic linkages
- Modern teaching & research infrastructure
- Networking & Internship opportunities
- Opportunity to work on applied research projects
- Career counseling for employment
- On campus child care center
- 50% of seats for female students
Females are strongly encouraged to apply.
1. Hydraulics, Irrigation and Drainage - HID
The HID program educates students in the field of open channel and groundwater hydraulics in combination with engineering principles and to support useful plant life, with minimum degradation of soil and water resources. The primary objective is to understand soil, water, and plant relationships and how they can be applied to better manage surface and groundwater resources in the production of food and fiber. HID program, especially at the post-graduate level, is structured to be interdisciplinary. In addition to increasing their understating of engineering fundamentals, students are encouraged to explore and appreciate the environmental and ecological effects of irrigated agriculture. This is important since irrigated agriculture has come under increasing criticism for being a heavy user of water combined with low land and water productivity and environmental damages to soil and water resources.
Eligibility Criteria for MS Degree in HID
Minimum of 2.5 CGPA (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system) in a bachelor's degree (4 years of university education) in a relevant field from a HEC recognized university or degree-awarding institution.
50% cumulative score in an internationally or nationally recognized test or 50% marks in a GRE (general) type test conducted by the university.
BE/BSc in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and other related fields.
2. Integrated Water Resources Management – IWRM
The IWRM program enhances students' knowledge and capacities to deal with multidisciplinary aspects of water resource allocation and use under conditions of uncertainties. Key topics constituting the program include; principles of IWRM, hazard planning and management, inter-sectoral allocation and use, water governance, institutions and policies, water dispute management, water valuation, the economics of water management, and GIS and remote sensing in water resources. Given the emerging complexities in the water sector, the need for coordinated decision-making across sectors and scales has always been felt. IWRM provides a platform where young leaders are trained in interdisciplinary concepts and methods for integrated water resources management to meet the complex sustainability challenges.
Eligibility Criteria for MS Degree in IWRM
Minimum of 2.5 CGPA (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system) in a bachelor's degree (4 years of university education) in a relevant field from a HEC recognized university or degree-awarding institution.
50% cumulative score in an internationally or nationally recognized test or 50% marks in a GRE (general) type test conducted by the university.
BE/BSc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources Management, Water Management, Water/Environmental/Agricultural Economics, Water Resources Engineering, and other related fields.
3. Environmental Engineering – EnvEng
The EnvEng program emphasizes learning in conventional environmental engineering, physical-chemical and biological processes, water and wastewater treatment design, air and noise pollution and control, hazardous and solid waste management, and environmental impact assessment
Eligibility Criteria for MS Degree in EnvEng
Minimum of 2.5 CGPA (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system) in a bachelor's degree (4 years of university education) in a relevant field from a HEC recognized university or degree-awarding institution.
50% cumulative score in an internationally or nationally recognized test or 50% marks in a GRE (general) type test conducted by the university.
BE/BSc in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or any other engineering discipline with at least one subject of environmental engineering.
4. Water, Sanitation & Health Sciences – WaSHS
In contrast to most 'traditional' degrees in environmental engineering, individuals in this program will need to have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to assess the needs of a community, design, evaluate and implement technical solutions to the deficiencies of water supply and sanitation that are appropriate for a given community and sustainable, through a process of community engagement and mobilization, and in partnership with like-minded organizations whose focus is on health promotion and education. Individuals trained in this program will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively with community and community-based organizations and the local political structure to effectively implement water and sanitation interventions, assess the functioning and impacts of these systems, and identify and implement solutions to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of existing systems.
Eligibility Criteria for MS Degree in Water, Sanitation & Health Sciences
Minimum of 2.5 CGPA (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system) in a bachelor's degree (4 years of university education) in a relevant field from a HEC recognized university or degree-awarding institution.
50% cumulative score in an internationally or nationally recognized test or 50% marks in a GRE (general) type test conducted by the university.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree of engineering in civil, environment, agriculture & water resources, a degree in environmental science, physical sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, etc), medicine, and biological sciences (biology, microbiology, biosciences, etc).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Program (Duration: 3 years)
The USPCAS-W offers Ph.D. degrees in the following three specialized fields:
- Hydraulics, Irrigation, and Drainage (HID)
- Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
- Environmental Engineering (ENV.ENG)
The Ph.D. program is designed to provide students with detailed knowledge and critical understanding of subject specific issues within the context of water development nexus, including the science behind the subject and the skills to translate science into practice.
The Ph.D. program is a combination of coursework and research. The students are required to complete 18 credit hours of graded coursework and write a dissertation based on original/applied research. The coursework requirements include the following:
- A course on Research Methodology (3 credit hours).
- A course on Modeling and Simulation (3 credit hours).
- Four courses relevant to the area of specialization (12 credit hours).
- Other requirements to be fulfilled for completing the degree include qualifying the comprehensive examination including the writing of the dissertation and its defense in the prescribed period.
Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Degree Program
Minimum of 3.0 CGPA (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system) in a Master's degree (6 years of university education) in a relevant field from a HEC recognized university or degree-awarding institution.
60% cumulative score in an internationally or nationally recognized test or 70% marks in a GRE (general) type test conducted by the university.
- HID : ME/MS in HID or any other related discipline.
- IWRM : ME/MS in IWRM or any other related discipline.
- Env.Eng. : ME/MS in Environmental Engineering or in any other related discipline.
General Rules for Admission
The center will accept only online applications for admission. An application form and instructions to fill the form, as well as other documentation to be provided in support of the application.
MS: Minimum of 2.5 CGPA (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system) in a bachelor's degree (4 years of university education) in a relevant field from a HEC recognized university or degree-awarding institution.
50% cumulative score in an internationally or nationally recognized test or 50% marks in a GRE (general) type test conducted by the university.
Ph.D.: Minimum of 3.0 CGPA (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system) in a Master's degree (6 years of university education) in a relevant field from a HEC recognized university or degree-awarding institution.
60% cumulative score in an internationally or nationally recognized test or 70% marks in a GRE (general) type test conducted by the university.
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