Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (ENVE)
Environmental engineering is a key component in Institute-wide initiatives in bioengineering, bioscience and biotechnology, nanotechnology, materials science and technology, sustainable technology and development, environmental science and technology, and energy-water-food systems.
The multi-disciplinary credentials of our faculty, our state-of-the-art research facilities, and extensive collaborations with other engineering and science faculty all combine to attract high-caliber students from a variety of disciplines.
The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering program is also offered at Georgia Tech Shenzhen. As part of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech, the MS Environmental Engineering Program welcomes applicants from all over the world as well as exchange students from Georgia Tech's main campus.
Mode of Study | Full-time |
Instruction Language | English |
Start Date | Fall: August; Spring: January |
Key Academic Areas
- Air pollution: modeling, emissions, formation, transport, and deposition of aerosols and health impacts
- Environmental multiphase transport processes
- Environmental and analytical chemistry
- Environmental biotechnology for bioremediation of contaminated soil, sediments and waters
- Hazardous substances in sediments, soils, waters and residues
- Nanotechnology in the environment
- Physical, chemical and biological processes influencing subsurface fate and transport of contaminants
- Physicochemical processes for water and wastewater treatment
- Resource recovery and waste management
- Sustainable technology and development
- Machine learning of environmental applications
Please read this page to learn about the courses.
Degree Requirement and Study-Plan Tracks
The MS Environmental Engineering requires 30 credit hours beyond a Bachelor of Science. Students are expected to complete in 3-4 semesters.
Core Courses and Major Electives 15
Free Electives 15
Total Credit Hours 30
*21 of the 30 credit hours of coursework must be at the 6000 level or higher
Two Study-Plan Tracks are offering:
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Environmental Data Analytics
To further enhance students' global experiences, students have the option to exchange between Atlanta and Shenzhen.
Admission Requirements
1. Completion of the online application;
2. Hold the equivalent of a Chinese or overseas full-time bachelor’s degree earned at a regionally accredited institution;
3. Applicants must meet either one of the English proficiency requirements below:
- TOEFL: Total score ≥90; each section ≥ 19
- IELTS: Total score ≥7.0; Reading ≥6.5, Listening ≥ 6.5, Speaking ≥ 6.5, Writing ≥ 5.5
* Please read this page in order to find out if you are exempt from submitting standardized test scores.
Supporting Documents
- Transcripts/Academic Records at students' Undergraduate Institution Full-time Undergraduate Degree Certificate (if applicable)
- English Proficiency Test Scores
- GRE Test Scores (Optional)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Resume and Statement of Purpose
Contact Information
Application Deadline
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Fall Semester:
May 1st of the same year you plan to enroll. (U.S. Eastern Time)
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Spring Semester:
October 1st of the year before you plan to enroll. (U.S. Eastern Time)
Dual-Degree Program
Professional Development Option
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Applicants who have not yet met the English proficiency requirements may apply to the program as Professional Development Option (PDO) students, taking classes with degree-seeking students and following the same course assessment criteria. Please find details here.
Dr. Jian Luo
Professor, Georgia Tech
MSEnvE Program Director
Messages from Students
Manasi Gali
Manasi Gali
"I have not been able to experience the program at GTSI in person due to COVID, but in all my meetings with the professors and faculty, everyone has been extremely kind and helpful. They will always do whatever they can to ensure you are being helped to the best of their extent. I hope to be able to visit in person whenever I can."
Anjin LUO
Anjin LUO
“The study at GTSI is very intensive and therefore requires a lot of pre-reading and review work. Class sizes here at GTSI is small, so we can interact with professors in a more timely manner to have problems solved. The campus is equipped with a gym, a dance studio, and a multi-functional activity center for students to spend leisure time, and I had so much fun in our student activities such as the Mid-Autumn Festival gathering and Halloween party.”
Hongyi ZHANG
Hongyi ZHANG
“What impresses me the most here are the three good qualities: considerate faculty members, friendly classmates and nice environment. The faculty members have given me great help in my studies. For instance, Prof. Zhang goes out of the way to arrange some extracurricular one-on-one sessions for me.
After spending some time with my schoolmates in and out of the classroom, we’ve gotten to know each other better and often discuss academic topics at the campus cafeteria. I feel so fortunate to make good friends with students from different majors and backgrounds.
As the saying goes, we should balance work and leisure. So, in addition to studying, we played billiards and participate in many club activities. Although GTSI only occupies a small area in the hi-tech park, it has almost everything I need. The brilliant campus environment can be attributed to the endeavors of administrative staff, student union and the heads of various clubs. I sincerely thank them for their dedication and supports. All in all, it is a great fortune to be a member of Environmental Engineering.”