Program Overview
The Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University is a MEng programme in Engineering, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Civil and Environmental Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 48,899 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil and Environmental Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- environmental and water resources systems engineering
- environmental fluid mechanics and hydrology
- environmental processes
- geotechnical engineering
- remote sensing
- structural engineering
- structural mechanics (minor)
- transportation systems engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must submit scores for the GRE general test. Applicants must have minimum iBT Tips TOEFL scores of 20 in Writing;15 in Listening; 20 in Reading; and 22 in Speaking.
- all Graduate School Requirements
- three recommendations
- GRE general test required
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,899 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,899 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cornell University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cornell University
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
