Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate programs

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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

Aug 1

News & Events

2024 Dean’s Early Career Fellowships awarded

The College of Engineering congratulates Eni Halilaj, Coty Jen, and George Okeyo, the 2024 recipients of the Engineering Dean's Early Career Fellowships.

MechE’s Ding Zhao trains students to enhance the affordability, reliability, and inclusivity of AI through the Trustworthy AI Autonomy course.

Trustworthy artificial intelligence for the greater good

Jul 25

News & Events

Once an advisor, now a friend

Engineering professor Nisha Shukla set a strong example for alumnus Nathan Khosla who is grateful for the lessons and their lasting friendship.

Jul 23

Health & Biomedicine

First healthcare device powered by body heat made possible with liquid-based metals

Researchers address battery-life concerns with a new material system that can power a pulse ox with bodyheat alone.

Jul 18

Robotics

Sea slugs: what can we learn from them?

Studying Aplysia californica, or sea slugs, can tell us a lot about neuromuscular systems and open up avenues for more controlled animal experiments.

Jul 15

Advanced Manufacturing

Understanding the 3D ice-printing process to create micro-scale structures

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University develop numerical models that enable precise control of the 3D ice printing process for biomedical and manufacturing applications.

Jul 12

News & Events

A new class of organic nanoparticles

Organic nanoparticles have been limited in terms of their mechanical properties and chemical tunability, but a recent study shows that through hyperbranching and chemical cross-linking, a dense bonding network can be developed.

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Research paper

In collaboration with Meta, Doug Weber’s lab is exploring how sEMG signals can enable people with spinal cord injuries to interact with computer and mixed reality systems.

CMU, Meta seek to make computer-based tasks accessible with wristband technology

Jul 3

Health & Biomedicine

Engineering for older adults

As an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering, Justin Lam was able to design his own major track inspired by his passion for helping aging populations, which he called geriatric engineering.

Jun 28

Health & Biomedicine

One student’s ambition leads Carnegie Mellon to sponsor first ever clinical trial

After four years, Erica Martelly’s dream of testing custom CPAP masks on real patients came to fruition in Carnegie Mellon University’s first ever clinical trial.

Jun 25

Artificial Intelligence

Emotion detection system puts a smile on their face

Silicon Valley students use AI to develop an emotion detection system that can help job seekers improve performance and build confidence.

Jun 21

News & Events

Refugee outreach welcomes students to the ICT space

Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University Africa hosted workshops to give educators important classroom resources, while Mastercard Foundation Scholars visited secondary school students to build their programming and computer skills. The goal is to get students interested in ICT early on so they can ultimately pursue careers in the field.

New course, AI for Humanities, offers a unique perspective on how AI can revolutionize our perception and interaction with creative expressions.

New course harnesses AI to kindle creativity

Jun 13

News & Events

Engineering students awarded Fulbright Scholarships

Six students and alumni from the College of Engineering will research and study abroad on Fulbright program scholarships.

Jun 11

Artificial Intelligence

Breakthrough approach enables bidirectional BCI functionality

For the first time, researchers successfully integrated a novel focused ultrasound stimulation to realize bidirectional BCI that both encodes and decodes brain waves using machine learning.

Jun 6

Energy & Environment

How medical models can transform agriculture

At the intersection of plants and nanomedicine perhaps lies a solution to current unsustainable agricultural practices and meeting increasing global food demands.

Research paper

Jun 5

News & Events

Siddiqui receives Udall Scholarship

Aleena Siddiqui has received the Udall Scholar award, which recognizes future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields.

Jun 3

Advanced Manufacturing

NASA mentor guides student’s career trajectory

Campus research experience, NASA internship, and advice from a mentor propel material science and engineering student, Lauren Fitzwater, to pursue a minor in additive manufacturing.