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

For all applicants:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

• General test optional*
• Institute code: 3514
• Department code: 64
• 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

Cambridge English Qualification (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)

• Minimum score required: 190
• Electronic scores send to: MIT Graduate Admissions
• Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Review the English language proficiency (ELP) test score policy here.

Department policy: Waivers for ELP tests are not offered by CEE.

• 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

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.

Required:

• 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:

• Abstracts of published articles
• Conference presentations
• GRE scores

Applicants should not send any additional supplemental materials.