Environmental Engineering Program Overview

CBEE offers three degree programs in Environmental Engineering.  Students may apply directly to the program of their choice:

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - coursework only masters degree
Master of Science (M.S.) - research/thesis-based masters degree
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - research/thesis-based doctoral degree

As an environmental engineer, you'll develop new solutions to ensure clean water, air and soil for the health of humans and the environment. This major will teach you how to treat tap water and wastewater, manage stormwater, and protect surface and groundwater sources. With a solid background in chemistry, biology, microbiology and core engineering classes, you will be well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges. 

• Bioremediation

• Environmental fluid mechanics

• Environmental microbiology

• Environmental modeling

• Multiphase phenomena

• Subsurface flow and transport

• Water and wastewater treatment

To become a CBEE graduate student you must be admitted to Oregon State University through both the Graduate School and the School of CBEE. The faculty in CBEE examine the material submitted to determine adequacy of academic background and to decide whether facilities in the School are adequate for the expressed aims of the student. The Graduate School will determine whether the general university conditions for admission have been met. Applicants will be notified by the Graduate School as to the action taken. A critical consideration in the decision is whether the applicant's academic objectives can be satisfactorily fulfilled. CBEE does not have the capacity to accommodate all applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements. Applicants to the school of CBEE graduate program must meet the OSU Graduate School's CBEE minimum admission requirements listed below, and submit a complete application package in order to be considered for admission.

International students interested in the Master of Engineering (MEng) program should apply through Master's International Direct.

Only complete applications will be reviewed and considered for admission.

Grade Point Average

The School of CBEE requires a four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree, or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent baccalaureate degree or any subsequent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, plus all work completed thereafter.

Or

A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree, or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from an regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, and a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent graduate degree.

GRE

The GRE is not required for application/admission into our programs.

Language Proficiency

The CBEE minimum TOEFL is 580 (237 computer, 92-93 iBT with a minimum score of 18 on each section). TOEFL must be less than two years old at the time you will start your studies. The IELTS is accepted as well. The minimum score is 6.5. Language Proficiency tests are not required for US citizens or those who received their undergraduate degree from an English speaking country institution.  If your scores do not meet the minimum requirements you are encouraged to seek admission through the INTO Graduate Pathways Program.

Application Cycles/Deadlines

CBEE only accepts students for the fall term.  We do not allow admissions for winter or spring terms.

• Application deadlines for MS and PhD programs: Deadline January 5th, 2025.

• Applications deadline for MEng program: May 1, 2025.

Assistantships/Funding

The School of CBEE application process is highly competitive and we normally make no more than 10-15 offers of support (assistantships) per year. Applicants with a very strong record and particular aptitude for graduate research may be offered an assistantship which provides a stipend and tuition remission. We can't guarantee that you will always be awarded funding. These are offered each February for the upcoming school year. Graduate assistants may work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year. If you are not awarded funding you should be prepared to be a self-supporting student. Also, due to the limited number of assistantships available, a preference is awarded to doctoral students and masters students are generally not financially supported by the School. Applicants to the School of CBEE do not need to complete a separate application in order to be considered for assistantships.

For full-consideration of all available funding opportunities, applicants must submit a complete application packet by January 5, 2024. A complete application packet consists of the completed application, 3 letters of reference (included in application process), resume/CV, language proficiency scores (if applicable), and copies of transcripts from all post-secondary coursework.

1. Materials that must be submitted electronically

• Application for Graduate Admission: online application form https://advanced.oregonstate.edu/portal/gr-app. (International students interested in the Master of Engineering (MEng) program should apply through Master's International Direct.)

• Fee: $75 for domestic students, $85 for international students (by credit card as part of online application)

• Statement of Objectives (part of online application)

• Resume/CV

• Recommendation Letters: You must provide the names and email addresses of three professional references as part of the online application. The references will be sent instructions on how to submit their letters and you will have the ability to manage those reference requests after submitting the application.

• TOEFL: You must self-report your scores as part of the online application. You must also request that TOEFL send your scores to OSU. Scores must be no older than 2 years at the time when your graduate studies start.

• Applicants can upload documents during and after the application process.

2. Provide the following to the Graduate School:

• Application materials may be scanned and uploaded into your online application.

• If you upload documents to the online application, do not send them to the Graduate School via regular mail or email. Sending duplicate documents slows the processing of your application.

• If you choose not to use the document upload system, please send all materials to this mailing address:
  
  Graduate School
  Oregon State University
  Heckart Lodge
  2900 SW Jefferson Way
  Corvallis, OR 97331-2121

If admitted you will be required to submit official documentation of all academic work attempted or completed prior to registration for courses. This includes all official transcripts/academic records, degree statements, test scores, etc. A list of required documents will be included on your formal letter of admission from the Graduate School. Further information about what is required for an official academic record can be found in the Newly Admitted section.

Questions? Need additional information or clarification? Please contact us at cbee-gradinfo@oregonstate.edu. 

Email: cbee-gradinfo@engr.oregonstate.edu