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Environmental Engineering

Colorado State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 11,457 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Fort Collins, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental Engineering at Colorado State 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 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 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 11,457 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Fort Collins, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the 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. Fundamentals of Environmental Biotechnology
  2. Wastewater Treatment
  3. Treatment of Water Contaminants II
  4. Aqueous Chemistry
  5. Physical Chemistry
  6. Environmental Unit Operations-Treatment-Design
  7. Residuals Management
  8. Water and Wastewater Analysis
  9. Industrial Wastes Management
  10. General Microbiology
  11. Soil and Environmental Chemistry
  12. Groundwater Hydrology
  13. Containment Systems for Waste Disposal
  14. Groundwater Contamination
  15. Remediation Systems for Subsurface Contamination
  16. Quantitative Eco-Hydrology
  17. Flow in Porous Media
  18. Environmental Biotechnology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Required Enclosures with Application
  1. Application fee
  2. Official transcripts of all previously earned credits
  3. Three letters of recommendation
  4. Statement of Purpose
  5. Current resume
  6. GRE General Test
The department may consider recommending admission of applicants with averages slightly lower than 3.0 if the applicants are highly motivated to undertake graduate study and if they present acceptable evidence of ability to complete advanced degree requirements within a reasonable time. For applicants with average grades below 3.0, the department will consider the following examples as evidence of qualification: excellent performance on the GRE, excellent letters of recommendation, relevant work experience, and a steadily improving academic record.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 11,457 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 11,457 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Colorado State 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 Colorado State University

Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, United States

public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months