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
• 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. There is no minimum score requirement for the GRE; scores are reviewed as a part of a holistic evaluation process.If scores are sent to MIT, they will be considered during application review. For more information visit the CEE website.

For international applicants:

All international applicants are required to submit valid English Language Proficiency test scores unless an applicant meets the eligibility requirements for an automatic exemption from the ELP Test Score requirement. Please see the accepted score types for applicants to the CEE program and instructions on how to send your scores to MIT below.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• Minimum score required: 7.5
• Electronic scores send to: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Graduate
• Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

• Minimum score required: 100 (iBT) or 5 (iBT26)
• Institute code: 3514
• 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

Department ELP Waiver Policy

ELP Waiver Eligibility:

CEE requires demonstrated English Language Proficiency from all applicants, but applicants may request an exemption from the English language test requirement if you previously scored above the CEE minimum scores for TOEFL, DET, or IELTS prior to entering a graduate program in the US.

ELP Waiver Instructions

ELP waivers can only be requested directly in the application on the Test Scores Instructions page. Do not request an ELP waiver via email; emailed requests may not receive a response. The last day to request an ELP waiver is December 1.

Review the Graduate Admissions test scores policy here.

Test Score Verification

All test scores shared with MIT must be verified by the testing agency in order to be reviewed. If you do not see your score verification status change upon submission, you may request assistance with test score verification in your application status portal.

Test scores must be verified on or before December 31, 2026.

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 11:59 PM 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.