PhD in Land, Water & Environment 36 months PHD Programme By University of Jordan |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Agriculture and ForestryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD program was established in 2003 in the land, water and environmental sectors. of Agriculture and Engineering as wells  the Master of Environmental Science graduates are accepted in the program. The main themes of the program include water and land management and use, as well as environmental management and dealing with local and global environmental problems related to the land and water sectors, such as desertification, climate change, drought, irrigated agriculture and misuse of agricultural resources. Students can also work on research topics related to the problems of the agricultural sector including pollution of soil and water, land use planning and the use of GIS and remote sensing for the management, irrigation water management, treated wastewater reuse and control of water and the environment.


The program includes a selection of faculty and department members. The program allows students to choose a research project related to the department's specializations, thus, multidisciplinary approach is adopted in solving water and environmental problems. Graduates of the program work in the fields of education in public and private universities, in scientific research centres of different ministries, in addition to local, regional and international organizations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD program was established in 2003 in the land, water and environmental sectors. of Agriculture and Engineering as wells  the Master of Environmental Science graduates are accepted in the program. The main themes of the program include water and land management and use, as well as environmental management and dealing with local and global environmental problems related to the land and water sectors, such as desertification, climate change, drought, irrigated agriculture and misuse of agricultural resources. Students can also work on research topics related to the problems of the agricultural sector including pollution of soil and water, land use planning and the use of GIS and remote sensing for the management, irrigation water management, treated wastewater reuse and control of water and the environment.


The program includes a selection of faculty and department members. The program allows students to choose a research project related to the department's specializations, thus, multidisciplinary approach is adopted in solving water and environmental problems. Graduates of the program work in the fields of education in public and private universities, in scientific research centres of different ministries, in addition to local, regional and international organizations.

Admission Requirements

5+
59+

  Required Scores of English Language Tests 


IBT - 59, AMIDEAST (Jordan only)

IELTS - 5, British Council Jordan only

Equivalent Exam - 50%, Language Center in The University of Jordan 

Documents Required:

The following required documents shall be uploaded to the electronic system as one PDF file whose size does not exceed (6 Megabytes). Moreover, in case the student is admitted to the program, he or she shall submit a hard duly certified copy of these documents.

1. A certified copy of the high school transcript (tawjihi) or equivalent.

2. A certified copy of the first university degree (bachelor's).

3. A certified copy of the diploma (if available).

4. A certified copy of the second university degree (master's) for PhD students.

5. A certified copy of the bachelor's, diploma, and master’s transcripts.

6. The grading system for graduates of non-Jordanian universities.

7. The equivalence of a certificate accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for certificates issued by official foreign and Arab universities.

8. A document that proves that the student has undergone the English language test.

9. Three personal photos.

10. A certified copy of the birth certificate with the national number on it.

11. A certified copy of the national ID card.

12. A copy of the military service book (for male students who were born in 1989 or before). 13. A no-objection paper for students who work in official, governmental, and any other institutions where workers are conditioned to get an approval to continue their study in advance. This applies to workers at UJ as well as at UJ hospital.

14. A hand-written approval issued by the eligible party stating a no-objection of the study for its holder. This applies to affiliates of the Jordanian Military Forces and Security Apparatuses.

15. A copy of a published (or an accepted for publication) research paper in a refereed scientific journal for students applying for PhD programs (if available).

16. A letter of a one-year practical experience in health service institutions or in learning and training in the required specialization. This applies to students applying for the master’s programs offered by the School of Nursing.

17. A 20-JD prepaid credit card for Jordanian students and a 150-JD prepaid credit card for non-Jordanian students. Such cards can be bought from the financial department, which is located on the second floor in the Unit of Admission and Registration at The University of Jordan.

3 Years
Feb
Oct

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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