Overview

The Environmental Engineering Science program of Michigan Technological University is designed as a pathway to a career in environmental science. Students admitted to the Master of Science program in Environmental Engineering Science may complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree as part of their MS plan of study.

Under the guidance of an advisory committee, students tailor an academic plan to their individual interests and professional goals, choosing an area of emphasis from the following:

Surface-water quality and water resources
Environmental-systems modeling
Pollution prevention
Environmental chemistry
Wastewater
Solid waste and hazardous wastes
Atmospheric systems and air-pollution control
Groundwater and subsurface remediation

MS Options

Whether your interests lie in research or course work, we offer a master's degree option to suit your educational goals.

Thesis Option

This option requires a research thesis prepared under the supervision of the advisor. The thesis describes a research investigation and its results. The scope of the research topic for the thesis should be defined in such a way that a full-time student could complete the requirements for a master’s degree in 12 months or three semesters following the completion of coursework by regularly scheduling graduate research credits.

Report Option

This option requires a report describing the results of an independent study project. The scope of the research topic should be defined in such a way that a full-time student could complete the requirements for a master’s degree in twelve months or three semesters following the completion of coursework by regularly scheduling graduate research credits.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bituminous Materials

Sustainable Pavement Engineering and Civil Engineering Materials

Advanced Structural Timber Design

Infrastructure Life Cycle Engineering

Environmental Process Engineering

Water Quality Modeling in Natural Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houghton, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences View 490 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 Letters of Recommendation
Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

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

30039 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30039 USD / year

≈ 30039 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30039 USD / year

≈ 30039 USD / year

Additional Details

International students are charged an International Surcharge fee of $250 per semester.

Living costs

Houghton

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Engineering Science.

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Overview

MS Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Houghton

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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