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Environmental Engineering

University of Wisconsin Madison
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 1,503 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 641 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MEng
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Madison, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental Engineering at University of Wisconsin Madison is a MEng programme in Engineering over 12 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,503 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 641 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  5. Location: Madison, 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. Essential Skills for Engineering Productivity
  2. Environmental Engineering and Science Seminar
  3. Hydraulics and Applied Fluid Mechanics for Environmental Engineers
  4. Chemical Principles of Environmental Engineering
  5. Energy Principles of Enviromental Engineering
  6. Biological Principles of Environmental Engineering
  7. Biological Treatment Unit Operations
  8. Physical-Chemical Unit Operations
  9. Master’s Level Capstone Design Project
  10. Core Competencies of Sustainability
  11. Air Pollution, Measurement and Control
  12. Urban Hydrology and Stormwater Management
  13. Modeling and Analysis of Environmental Systems
  14. Technical Project Management
  15. Mentored Independent Study

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission requirements for the Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering are listed below. Exceptions to standard admission requirements are considered by the admissions committee on an individual basis.

  • A BS degree from an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
  • A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 overall or for the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master\'s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
  • International applicants must have a degree comparable to an approved US bachelor\'s degree. Applicants from an international institution must have a strong academic performance comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master\'s degree.
  • Three letters of recommendation

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,503 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 641 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,503 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 641 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Wisconsin Madison 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 University of Wisconsin Madison

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University of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months