Graduate
Work Alongside World-Renowned Faculty
The graduate program in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering is known worldwide for developing students into leaders in engineering practice, research and education. Texas CAEE provides students with the educational background and teamwork needed to innovate future solutions, technologies and sustainable systems. Start your application today or keep browsing to learn more about the graduate student experience at Texas CAEE.
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Degree Options
Earn a doctoral degree using a custom learning plan to ensure expertise in innovative research frontiers; typically completed in five to six years.
We offer a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Civil Engineering. Applicants interested in graduate studies in Architectural Engineering should apply to Civil Engineering.
Within the CAEE graduate program, students are asked to choose from one of our areas of study listed below.
Earn a master’s degree to advance your career; typically completed in two to three years.
We offer a Master of Science in Engineering degree in Civil Engineering and Environmental and Water Resources Engineering.
Work alongside our world-renowned faculty on complex problems surrounding the nexus of cities, water and energy. Within the CAEE graduate program, students are asked to choose from one of our areas of study listed below.
Graduate applicants are expected to have an undergraduate degree in engineering. However, exceptional candidates with other undergraduate degrees can be considered for admission, but will be required to complete additional undergraduate leveling courses before beginning graduate work. The leveling courses will depend on the student’s background.
Areas of Study
There are 10 programs spanning civil, architectural and environmental engineering. Faculty and student interests and research may overlap with more than one track or department, so explore them all.
Before You Apply
Applicants who are offered admission will have the opportunity to visit our world-renowned faculty. To meet with a faculty member outside of a scheduled event, contact them directly. In the meantime, check out these online resources.
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Emma Palmer
For Emma Palmer, relationships with her mentors and the welcoming community in Texas CAEE made the Cockrell School of Engineering the place to be.
“The community drew me to come to school here. It’s really important to know you’re not alone.”
Emma PalmerPh.D. Student
Ready to Apply?
Application for admission to the Graduate School is a multi-step process. Please review all required admissions materials and prepare your application materials in advance to avoid missing the application submittal window.
Deadlines for Texas CAEE graduate school applications:
- Spring applications are due by September 1
- Fall and summer applications are due by December 1
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