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Master of Civil and Environmental Engineering SM

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Cambridge, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Two-year research-intensive degree for deepening specialised expertise.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Civil and Environmental Engineering SM. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

  • Advanced technical and research roles in industry
  • Government and academia
  • Doctoral study

Curriculum

  • An individualised plan set with a faculty advisor
  • Combining advanced coursework
  • Research and professional development
  • And ending in a master's thesis. No unit count is stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent with programme-specific prerequisites
  • GRE or GMAT only where the department requires it
  • English test scores for applicants whose primary language is not English
  • Minimums set by each department.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent; Program-specific prerequisites; GRE or GMAT per department

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.5
  • TOEFL iBT 100
  • Duolingo 135

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Completed application form
  • Identification document
  • Prior degree certificate
  • Language proficiency evidence if requested
  • Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's requirements and deadline on the Office of Graduate Education list on the official website. Most deadlines fall December to January. Apply online through the department application on the official website and pay the 90 USD fee (Sloan programmes 95-250 USD). Upload statement of objectives
  2. Three recommendation letters
  3. Transcripts and English test scores (IELTS
  4. TOEFL iBT or Duolingo) where required. Provide any GRE or GMAT
  5. Portfolio
  6. Writing sample or interview the department asks for.

Other costs

Tuition per year$67,140 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCambridge campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Engineering
DepartmentCivil and Environmental Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value66
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.