About Master’s Program,
Our Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering program allows you to build extensive expertise in a specialized concentration within one of our focus areas. Challenging interdisciplinary coursework and a collaborative, supportive community provide you with a comprehensive and well-rounded learning experience.
The Master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering is a coursework-based program where students gain advanced foundational knowledge in the field, in addition to professional development opportunities and pipelines to further graduate studies. Applied Study MS students will also complete an internship, allowing them to apply their education in industrial, government, or research settings and gain professional experience.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Applicants will self-report their scores on their application. An official score report must be received from your testing agency to verify your score.
Test scores should be reported to: Carnegie Mellon – College of Engineering
To earn your master’s degree, you’ll need to complete 96 units successfully including 60 core CEE courses. Students, with the guidance of their faculty mentor, have the flexibility to design a personalized schedule within one of our CEE focus areas or create their own unique graduate journey that aligns with their career goals and aspirations.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
We know that affordability and flexibility are key when choosing a graduate program, as it’s an investment in your future career. For the most up-to-date information regarding tuition and fees for graduate students, please visit the CMU HUBOpens in new window.
Students are responsible for covering expenses such as health insurance, activity, and transportation fees, books, and course supplies.
Application Requirement,
- Unofficial transcript (upload into the application system before submitting your application). Official copies of final transcripts will be requested upon enrollment
- Essay responses (questions accessible within the application system and vary by program)
- Copy of CV/Resume (upload via application)
- If you have publications that you would like the admissions committee to review, please link to them in your online resume.
- Three letters of recommendation (uploaded through the online application system)
- Official Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, or IELTS scores for non-native speakers of English
- All international and United States permanent resident applicants must take an English language proficiency exam. This is required as a component in determining academic success in the program and to support visa applications for admitted students studying on an F-1 visa. The scores must be received by the application deadline for the semester in which students are applying. An English language proficiency test is not required if the applicant holds a previous degree from an institution in the United States or if the applicant is a CMU student or alum. It is also not required for applicants with United Kingdom or Canadian citizenship.
- *Fee waivers can be granted for CMU students and alumni, GEM applicants, McNair Scholars, and those with financial hardship. Contact usOpens in new windowif you believe you qualify for a fee waiver.
- Official GRE scores are not accepted for review
- All fees charged are non-refundable
- Do not mail any paper documents to the CEE Graduate Admissions Office as they will not be included in your file for review by the admissions committee.
Application Deadline,
Jan 03, 2025
Application Fee,
Application fee – $75.00 (U.S.)*
