MS Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University

Programme overview

Our Master of Science (MS) programs are terminal degree programs for those seeking advanced knowledge in a focused civil and environmental engineering discipline to pursue a career in industry or another professional degree. The MS degree is coursework-based. Our Master’s degrees are offered under the general regulations of the university as outlined in the Stanford Bulletin.

Faculty: School of Engineering | Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Duration: 45 units minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stanford, CA, United States

What you will study

Programme load is 45 units minimum. Requirements are organised into: Atmosphere/Energy (Subplan); Sustainable Design and Construction (Subplan); Environmental Engineering (Subplan); Structural Engineering (Subplan); Mechanics & Computation (Subplan); Sustainable Engineered Systems (Subplan); · Environmental Engineering Core (10 units).

Career pathways

Our Master of Science (MS) programs are terminal degree programs for those seeking advanced knowledge in a focused civil and environmental engineering discipline to pursue a career in industry or another professional degree. The Sustainable Design and Construction MS degree program prepares students for careers in the built environment: designing, building, and managing sustainable buildings and i

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission (Graduate Admissions): a U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent, transcripts for every institution attended, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and TOEFL/IELTS scores unless exempt (U.S. citizens and permanent residents, native English speakers, or applicants with English-medium degrees). Each graduate programme sets its own GRE policy (required, optional or not considered). Programme-specific criteria are set by the department.

Tuition is charged for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters (Summer quarter also billed separately). Graduate programmes such as PhD and Master's in Computer Science admit for Autumn entry only; Education PhD and Master's programmes begin September 20, 2027.

The graduate application fee is $125, nonrefundable, payable by credit card or bank transfer from a U.S. checking account. Deadlines are set by each programme; one application per academic year may be submitted. The application for 2027 entry is open. Computer Science MS and PhD applications close December 8, 2026; Education PhD closes November 16, 2026 and Education MA/MS closes January 7, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://gradadmissions.stanford.edu/apply

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