The objective is to build leading specialists in the area of Water Sciences, with a broad social commitment, highly trained in technical areas of their specialty for the generation of knowledge in relation to their area of specialty. Graduates of the program will develop their individual potential and will be able to function and innovate successfully in a plural, globalized world and design and implement technologies for the management of water resources, the appropriate use of available technology and the management of financing to contribute to the sustainable development of the country, the region, and the world.

• Develop knowledge and technology for hydrological and water quality modeling, as well as advanced water treatment systems.
• Establish an interinstitutional research program on water security in Mexico.
• Contribute with knowledge, technology, and innovation to solve problems in the water sector.
• Training of highly specialized human resources to contribute to the application of new knowledge and technologies in the water sector.
• Contribute to the achievement of goals of sustainable supply, sanitation, and protection against extreme hydrometeorological phenomena.

The Doctorate program in Water Sciences is open to graduates of bachelor and/or master's programs in any of the following engineering and science disciplines:

• Civil Engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Chemical Sciences
• Biological Sciences

* Candidates from related disciplines will be accepted, at the discretion of the admission committee.

The graduate of the Doctorate in Water Sciences will be distinguished by the quality of their professional performance, responsibility and vocation as a result of their academic preparation, by their capacity for innovation and participation in basic research, as well as by mastery of knowledge of cutting edge in the area of interest and the ability to generate not only new knowledge but also translate it into technological development that is useful to improve the quality of life of the community. Master’s the theoretical, methodological, practical, and technical foundations of the discipline that are useful for his professional practice:

• Collaborate in applied research activities.
• Designs experiments and analyzes and interprets experimental data.
• Designs systems, components, or processes according to the needs within the area of Water Sciences.
• Work efficiently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Identifies, formulates, and solves problems in Water Sciences and Technology.
• Understands and applies the ethical responsibility of their profession.
• Communicates effectively.
• Has the necessary knowledge to understand the impact of water technology and science solutions in a global and social context.
• Recognizes the need and has the capacity for continuous learning.

The main goal of the Doctorate in Water Sciences is the interdisciplinary scientific and technological work necessary to develop knowledge and technology for hydrological modeling, water quality and advanced water treatment systems. The two main research lines are:

• Modeling and hydrological processes. The processes of the hydrological cycle and the uses of water are analyzed, hydrological models are developed and applied in basins supported by geographic information systems, as well as contaminant transport models in surface and underground water bodies. Studies in the urban environment are also included, as well as analysis and water management models considering the occurrence of hydrometeorological risks such as floods, droughts, heat waves, as well as the effects of climate change on the water vulnerability of a region.
• Water quality and treatment. This research line covers the study of emerging pollutants, including their detection and removal. It also addresses sustainable biological processes for water treatment. Projects dealing with conventional and advanced water treatment systems, as well as nanotechnology applied to water treatment are a key part of the research line.