Dual Degree Master’s Program
Dual Degree Master’s Program
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MSc/MEng in Water Engineering and Management from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, and MS in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University (CSU), USA
About the Program:
The aim of this dual degree program is to prepare students for careers in hydrology, hydraulics, water quality and water resources, and environmental management, by providing a strong theoretical and applied foundation, and a broad-based academic background necessary for innovation and career in engineering design, research, consulting and academia.
Advantages
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Students are awarded two degrees in two years from prestigious and world-renowned universities. A degree of MEng/MSc in Water Engineering and Management from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand and MS in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University, USA.
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Students have opportunities of networking with other students, researchers and faculty from more than 50 countries during their study at AIT and CSU.
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Students acquire knowledge and skills from unique curricula offered by the two institutes, including laboratory and field-scale experimentation, and in mathematical modeling with high-speed computing facilities.
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Students have opportunity to work jointly with AIT and CSU faculty members for their research study.
Dual Degree Master’s Program
Dual Degree Structure & Pathway:
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Minimum Admission Requirements:
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A bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field (normally from a four-year program), or equivalent;
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GPA of 3.0 or equivalent at the Bachelor’s degree level;
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Minimum English proficiency requirement: IELTS 6.5 (writing 6) or TOEFL IBT 80 (writing 21-23); and
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Three letters of recommendation.
Admission Process:
- Interested candidates apply for admission with AIT and CSU simultaneously.
- The application website is www.ait.ac.th/admissions/application-form/ for AIT and https://graduateschool.colostate.edu/apply/ for CSU. The application deadline is on 30 April. AIT will coordinate with CSU on admissions and short-listed candidates will be jointly interviewed for admissions and scholarships. Students will be admitted to both AIT and CSU.
Admission requires acceptance at both AIT and CSU, and a personal (virtual) interview with AIT and CSU personnel is likely to be required.
Scholarships
AIT (First year): AIT will award AIT Scholarships based on the selected candidate’s academic credentials. CSU (Second year): CSU will award graduate assistantship (GTA or GRA) which covers a monthly stipend of approximately US$ 1,800 and tuition.
Note: The cost does not include international and local travel expenses and students need to pay approximately US $1,100 per semester in student fees at CSU.
For more information (Contact):
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Prof. Sangam Shrestha
Professor and Department Head
Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
Asian Institute of Technology
Email: sangam@ait.ac.th
Prof. Charles D. Shackelford
Professor and Department Head
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Colorado State University
Charles.Shackelford@colostate.edu