Overview

Through faculty consulting and student projects, the civil and environmental engineering program has forged strong bonds in southeastern Massachusetts, one of the state's fastest-growing regions. The program:

contributes to the growth of regional industries, businesses, and governmental agencies

addresses problems related to development and infrastructure

provides an accessible source of graduate education for the region's engineering employees

Faculty also address environmental problems that impact economic development, including:

water quality and quantity issues

lake eutrophication

hazardous waste handling

preservation of the ecological health of the bays

industrial wastewater treatment

solid waste handling

leachate collection and treatment

The Civil and Environmental Engineering program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth offers:

small classes

close contact with faculty who have a diverse set of research interests and industry experiences

access to well-supported research facilities

state-of-the-art computational and experimental research facilities

opportunities for full-time or part-time study

convenient class schedule for students who are employed

Program objectives

Program objectives include:

enhancing the knowledge of professional practicing civil and environmental engineers so that they are equipped to handle the complex problems of today

providing graduates with the skills, experience, and confidence to solve problems not yet encountered

Graduates will have the ability to:

apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

function as a team member

identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

communicate effectively

act as a leader and direct civil engineering projects

Graduates will also possess:

knowledge of contemporary issues and professional culture in their areas of specialization

understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Advanced Processes in Environmental Engineering

Reaction Processes in Environmental Engineering

Probability and Statistics for Civil Engineers

GeoEnvironmental Engineering

Advanced Traffic Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction View 361 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Statement of purpose: 300 - 600 words

Official transcripts: from all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless if a credential is earned or not). Transcripts should show class rank if available

Official GRE score: sent directly from ETS; copies/scans not accepted. GRE scores for the general test are required except by those who are or are about to be graduates of UMass Dartmouth in civil engineering or who are or are about to receive a UMassD civil engineering graduate certificate

3 letters of recommendation: from persons in the field of your academic major at the institution most recently attended or from supervisors familiar with your recent job performance

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22629 USD / year

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In-State

12539 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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