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Civil and Environmental Engineering

Tufts University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Dec, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Massachusetts, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University is a MSc 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Medford, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Civil and Environmental Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Environmental/water quality engineering;
  2. Environmental hydrology and hydraulics;
  3. Data analysis;
  4. Environmental field measurements;
  5. Land-use planning;
  6. Geomorphology;
  7. Hydrogeology;
  8. Environmental pollutants,
  9. Toxicology,
  10. Biostatistics
  11. Geotechnical engineering,
  12. Geohazards engineering

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Application Fee - The application fee of $75 is payable through the online application by credit card or e-check (drawn on a US bank).
  • Academic Records
  • Letters of Recommendation 
  • Personal Statement 
  • Résumé/Curriculum Vitae -
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - We suggest that you take the GRE at least one month prior to the application deadline for your program.
  • Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native Speakers of English
  • Additional Requirements - .Admission into the department generally requires course credits in science (biology, chemistry, physics), mathematics (through differential equations), and engineering sciences (fluid mechanics, statics). 

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Tufts 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 Tufts University

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Tufts University

Massachusetts, United States

private research university in Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Dec, 2026
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months