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Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is shaping highly skilled engineers through the expertise of its esteemed faculty and by utilizing state-of-the-art research facilities and advanced technologies. Students are characterized by technical excellence, social consciousness, ethical conduct, innovative thinking, and critical system analysis. Proficient in engaging with new technologies and scientific developments, the department’s graduates are poised to meet society’s needs and make significant contributions to the improvement of their chosen professional fields.

Application periods

  • Fall
    • Ph.D. - October 1st through December 5th
    • Master’s - October 1st through January 31st
  • Spring
    • Ph.D. and Master’s - July 1st through August 31st
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Doctor of philosophy degree program

  • Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
    The Doctor of Philosophy program places students at the forefront of engineering innovation, equipping them with the skills to drive progress in civil and environmental disciplines. Graduates are prepared to become leaders and change-makers in academia, industry, and beyond.
CEE graduate students work on project in lab at CMU

Master’s degree programs

    • Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
      The Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering program allows students to build extensive expertise in a specialized concentration within one of four academic pathways. Rigorous interdisciplinary coursework and a collaborative and supportive community offer students a comprehensive and well-rounded learning experience.
    • Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Research
      The Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Research program is tailored to meet the evolving needs of aspiring researchers. Diverging from conventional course-based programs, this research-focused degree places a significant emphasis on cultivating research skills and equips students with the necessary tools to excel in careers centered around research.
    • Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering - Civil Engineering
      The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering offers you the opportunity to gain mastery of AI while learning how to integrate these approaches within the engineering design process, as well as how to integrate engineering domain knowledge into AI solutions.
    • Affiliated master’s programs
      The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department offers several interdisciplinary and dual degree programs.

Research areas

Intelligence, engineered systems, and society

Climate resilient environmental systems and Technologies

Sustainable energy and transportation systems

Mechanics, chemistry, and materials
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Student experience

Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate students are welcomed into a global community of scholars and researchers, fostering an environment of diversity and collaboration. Active participation in Carnegie Mellon’s student organizations is strongly encouraged as a means for students to enhance both their professional and technical skills.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering research

News

Dec 2

Artificial Intelligence

Blending the virtual and physical worlds

Civil and environmental engineering faculty have developed a testbed to make AI-enabled digital twins more accessible in the curriculum, but it is also proving valuable in active infrastructure research.

When faculty and students in the College of Engineering create intellectual property, our culture supports their efforts to form startups.

Engineering entrepreneurs find their way

Nov 1

Energy & Environment

Robotics for environmental innovation

A team of Carnegie Mellon University researchers is seeking to understand how robotics can help engineers address environmental challenges, such as monitoring affected soils.