Program Overview
The Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University is a Master programme in Engineering over 24 months, 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 40,566 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 40,566 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Houston, 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
- Advanced Mechanics of Materials
- Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
- Engineering Project Development and Management
- Elasticity, Plasticity and Damage Mechanics
- Time Dependent System Reliability Modeling and Analysis
- Matrix/Computational Methods in Structural Mechanics
- Concrete Building Design
- Computational Nanoscience for Green Infrastructure
- Steel Building Design
- Computational Fluid Mechanics
- Bridge Engineering & Extreme Events
- Foundation Engineering
- Structural Dynamic Systems and Control
- Earthquake Engineering
- Modeling and Analysis of Networked Systems
- Offshore and Marine Systems
- Advanced Stochastic Mechanics
- Applied Monte Carlo Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MCEE, M.S. or Ph.D. programs, prospective students must meet and submit the following minimum requirements (Students who have a BS or BA degree in any field of Engineering or related study may apply):
- GPA Requirement 3.0 or higher
- Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended. Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript to the application and also send an official copy of their transcripts. If an unofficial transcript is received during the admissions process, and you are admitted, a 30 day deadline is given (from the date of the offer letter) to provide an official transcript. If the current degree has not been conferred, Rice requires a final transcript showing conferral of the degree before registration of the second semester at Rice. Note: All transcripts mailed must arrive in sealed envelopes, with signature across the seal.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores are required. The verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing scores must be reported. GRE tests taken prior to August 1, 2011 must meet a combined minimum score of 1100 on quantitative and verbal, with at least 450 on the verbal section. GRE tests taken on or after August 1, 2011 must meet a combined score of 301 on quantitative and verbal, with at least 150 on the verbal section.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 40,566 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 40,566 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 40,566 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 40,566 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rice 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 Rice University
Rice University
Houston, United States
Rice University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months