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The Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering's graduate program has a global reputation for shaping students into future leaders across engineering practice, research, and academia. We encourage ambitious, qualified candidates to apply for our M.S.E. and Ph.D. programs.
Today's intricate challenges at the intersection of urban development, water resources, and energy systems require engineers with both specialized expertise and broad perspectives. CAEE equips students with comprehensive education and collaborative skills to pioneer sustainable technologies and innovative solutions. Our approach combines foundational theory with practical applications through diverse teaching and research initiatives.
Graduate students can engage with numerous research centers, accessing cutting-edge facilities while joining a vibrant academic community. The CAEE program prepares engineers to lead in various sectors including industry, academia, and public service through its advanced curriculum.
While an engineering undergraduate degree is preferred, outstanding applicants from other disciplines may be admitted with the condition of completing prerequisite undergraduate courses tailored to their academic background.
We provide Master of Science in Engineering degrees in both Civil Engineering and Environmental/Water Resources Engineering, while our Ph.D. program focuses exclusively on Civil Engineering. Prospective Architectural Engineering students should apply through the Civil Engineering program.
Our ocean engineering specialization focuses on designing offshore structures, high-performance marine vessels, and analyzing coastal processes. This program equips students with fundamental principles and modern computational methods essential for designing and evaluating marine engineering systems.