Civil and Environmental Engineering

• Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)
• Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and Engineering (WHOI)
• Leaders for Global Operations (LGO)
• Transportation

• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Ecology and Evolution
• Climate, Environment and Sustainability (MEng)
• Hydrology and Hydroclimatology
• Materials, Structures and Geomechanics
• Structural Mechanics and Design (MEng)
• Systems Engineering, including Networks and Transportation

Requirements:

• Online application
• Statement of Objectives that addresses experience and purpose as well as an example of technical work
• Three letters of recommendation
• Transcripts
• English proficiency exam scores –international applicants only
• CV or resume

Optional additional materials:

• Abstracts of published articles
• Conference presentations
• GRE scores

For all applicants:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – optional 

• Institute code: 3514
• Department code: 1102
• Current scores only; scores must be less than 5 years old

Note: CEE will no longer require GRE scores, and sending GRE scores for consideration is optional. If scores are sent to MIT, they will be considered during application review. For more information visit the CEE website.

For international applicants:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• Minimum score required: 7.5
• Electronic scores send to: MIT Graduate Admissions
• Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

• Minimum score required: 100 (iBT)
• Institute code: 3514
• Department code: 65 or 46
• Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Duolingo English Test (DET)

• Minimum score required: 135
• Electronic scores send to: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Graduate Admissions
• Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Cambridge English Qualification (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)

• Minimum score required: 190
• Electronic scores send to: MIT Graduate Admissions

Review the Graduate Admissions test scores policy here.

Department ELP waiver policy: CEE offers waivers to eligible international applicants. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and how to request a waiver, visit CEE’s FAQ website.

Application materials

• Applicants should not send any additional supplemental materials via email unless requested by CEE administration.
• The last day that CEE can accept letters of recommendation is December 31 at 11:59PM EST.

 CEE Admissions agreement

By submitting your application, you affirm the accuracy of all of the information provided and acknowledge that you must inform CEE immediately if there is new information that changes the accuracy of the information you provide, including any subsequent disciplinary history (e.g., at another school or your employer). Should you be admitted to CEE, you acknowledge that your admission is a privilege that is contingent on your conduct adhering to the high levels of integrity that led us to admit you to the program, including without limitation complying with all relevant MIT policies. To this end, you further understand and agree that MIT reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to revoke your admission to CEE should you fail to adhere to these requirements.

If you are admitted to the CEE department, we will require you to have an official copy of your transcript(s) sent to us from the university’s registrar. Your transcript will be verified upon receipt and any discrepancy between the transcript you uploaded and the official transcript will result in a withdrawal of our offer of admission.

Graduate student funding varies depending on the degree to which you apply. All students admitted to the SM/PhD track receive Research Assistantships (RA) or Fellowships, depending on availability of such funds. This funding includes paid tuition and health insurance, and a monthly stipend. All students pursuing a Ph.D. in CEE must have secured funding. For more information, please see the CEE website.