Overview

Candidates for this degree in the Transportation Engineering discipline at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute must have an accredited B.S. degree in engineering; in Environmental Engineering, a B.S. in the physical or natural sciences is also acceptable. There is no project or thesis requirement, but students may elect to do one, at either the three- or six-credit level, in consultation with their advisers.

Key Facts

This 30-credit structured program of advanced study is aimed at preparing students for professional practice.

Rensselaer civil and environmental engineers develop a full range of skills in design, analysis, fabrication, communication, management, and teamwork. Rensselaer's civil and environmental engineering students are broadly trained and able to deal with the latest technologies.

The growing panoply of sensors, instrumentation, intelligent facilities, and new materials highlights the high-tech character of the discipline, creating new educational challenges and redefining the skill set that civil and environmental engineers need to succeed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Graphics for Civil Engineers
Engineering Analysis
Calculus
Physics
Chemistry
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Differential Equations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Troy, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Graduate Application
Nonrefundable application processing fee of $75
Personal Statement
Resume or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation
Portfolio, if required by department
IT Background Evaluation form (IT only)
Transcripts and Degrees
GRE/GMAT Scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66300 USD / year

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In-State

66300 USD / year

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Living costs

Troy

United States

958 - 2088 USD / month

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