Wind energy
Explore the frontier of renewable energy with Iowa State University's Wind Energy Science, Engineering, and Policy graduate program. Designed for aspiring leaders in sustainable technology and policy, this interdisciplinary program equips students with the expertise to innovate and advance wind energy solutions globally.
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This Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) award supports the development of a new multidisciplinary, multi-institutional graduate training program of education and research in Wind Energy Science, Engineering and Policy (WESEP), at Iowa State University, in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez. The purpose of this program is to provide doctoral students with multidisciplinary training in the skills required for conducting research at the disciplinary interface between engineering, atmospheric science/meteorology, agriculture/economics, and journalism/communication.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

 

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: 5.3 years (Methods)
  • Median time to earn the master’s: No data

ECpE Graduate Coordinator

ecpegrad@iastate.edu
515-294-9162

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • GRE is optional
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: Yes

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 570
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 88
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 59
    Duolingo 115

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

March 15 for Fall enrollment; October 15 for Spring enrollment

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

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