MCEE Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University

Programme overview

MCEE Civil and Environmental Engineering is a master's degree programme at Rice University in Civil and Environmental Engineering (George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing). Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is an exciting field of study in which students build the fundamental knowledge and contextual sensitivity to engineer solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing problems—sustainable cities and systems, clean water and air, safe and smart structures, resilient infrastructure, climate risk management, and adaptation. The programme requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing | Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 11 courses (30-32 credit hours, depending on course selection) to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level study (graduate semester credit hours, coursework at the 500-level or above). A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken at Rice University. A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken in standard or traditional courses (with a course type of lecture, seminar, laboratory, lecture/laboratory).

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Entry requirements

Applicants pursuing graduate education in structural engineering, structural mechanics, and infrastructure systems engineering should have a BS in Civil Engineering with a significant emphasis on structural engineering, but students with other undergraduate degrees may apply if they have adequate preparation in mathematics, mechanics, and structural analysis and design. Applicants pursuing graduate education in environmental engineering or hydrology should have a BS or BA in related areas of science and engineering and preparation in mathematics, science, and engineering or related courses. A BS degree in engineering or a degree in natural science is preferred.

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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