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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,892 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Medford, 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/water quality engineering;
- Environmental hydrology and hydraulics;
- Data analysis;
- Environmental field measurements;
- Land-use planning;
- Geomorphology;
- Hydrogeology;
- Environmental pollutants,
- Toxicology,
- Biostatistics
- Geotechnical engineering,
- 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
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
