Master of Environmental Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Worcester, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A master's on treatment, Hazardous waste, Water resources and air quality technologies.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Environmental Engineering and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Development of environmental technologies (water
- Wastewater
- Hazardous waste
- Air quality)
Curriculum
- Students complete three core courses from air quality management
- Environmental chemistry
- Environmental biological processes and physical/chemical processes
- Then a coursework
- Project or thesis option with restricted and other electives
- For 32 semester hours (33 with optional co-op).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Accredited bachelor's degree (US or equivalent; NACES-approved credential evaluation for degrees from outside the US/Canada); transcripts
- statement of purpose
- resume and 1-3 recommendation letters depending on programme; GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires it. Minimum GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale). English proficiency required of non-native speakers.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 115
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Postsecondary Academic Transcripts
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
- Program-Specific Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Letters of Recommendation as Specified by Program
How to apply
- Check your programme's requirements and deadline. Most programmes admit on a rolling basis
- with priority dates for funding. Apply online in the graduate application portal and pay the non-refundable application fee (70 USD). Upload unofficial transcripts
- personal statement
- recommendations and English test scores. Decision comes in 6-10 weeks. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if required (not for funded students). Receive the I-20 through the ISS portal and apply for the F-1 visa. Join pre-departure orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,490 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Worcester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering |
| Department | Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983) |
| Scholarship note | Eligible graduate students may compete for department-managed assistantships, scholarships and fellowships, including some opportunities for international students. Funding, eligibility and award amounts vary by department; no award is guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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August 2027
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January 2028
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Scholarships
Eligible graduate students may compete for department-managed assistantships, scholarships and fellowships, including some opportunities for international students. Funding, eligibility and award amounts vary by department; no award is guaranteed.
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Tuition is $28,490 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,143 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, IELTS 6.5.
Eligible graduate students may compete for department-managed assistantships, scholarships and fellowships, including some opportunities for international students. Funding, eligibility and award amounts vary by department; no award is guaranteed.