Overview

Northeastern University ’s Master of Science in Engineering and Public Policy provides the knowledge and tools needed to combine engineering analysis with public policy and decision-making.

This program covers the core skills necessary to link engineering design and analysis research with the economic and policy contexts needed for decisions that affect society at large. You’ll study specific engineering applications within one of the concentrations, coupled with fundamental methodologies in policy analysis, economics, and statistics.

Career outlook

Issues of climate change, environmental health, resource sustainability, and resilience are some of the most pressing public policy challenges facing today’s engineers. The security of our communities relies on the resilience of our critical infrastructure systems, spanning buildings, transportation, water, or cyber infrastructure. Whether considering a technical career with government environmental agencies, such as the EPA, or interfacing with policy from within an engineering firm, this degree equips students with a broad range of skills to become engineering policy leaders in both the public and private sectors.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamic Modeling for Environmental Investment and Policymaking
Dynamic Modeling for Environmental Decision Making
Life Cycle Assessment of Materials, Products, and Infrastructure
Climate Science, Engineering Adaptation, and Policy
Sustainable Urban Transportation: Netherlands
Climate Hazards and Resilient Cities Abroad

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Final Deadline: International Students Inside the US - July 1 for Fall
International Students Inside the US - December 1 for Spring

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

33 with optional co-op

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Public Policy View 406 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Completed online application form
Two letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
Statement of purpose
Resumé
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Standardized test scores such as the GRE are not required for master's degree applicants to the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. However, such test scores may be helpful for applicants with little or no experience beyond undergraduate school.

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Tuition Fees

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30864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30864 USD / year

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30864 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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