Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering

The certificate program in Environmental Engineering offers advanced education opportunities in the field of environmental protection, sustainability, and infrastructure development. This program prepares students for careers in environmental consulting firms, government agencies, and industry by equipping them with expertise in addressing complex environmental challenges.

Dawn Miller

millerdm@iastate.edu
Program Homepage

Application Requirements

ISU-wide: Academic Records, GPA, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation

Application Deadlines: The priority date for applications is: January 15 for the fall semester and September 1 for the spring semester.

Program Requires GRE: No

Program Requires GMAT : No

Classes for this certificate are on-campus only.

This is a graduate certificate of 12 credits, and not a full graduate program. If you wish to earn an MS or PHD in Environmental Engineering, please apply for major of Civil Engineering w/specialization of Environmental Engineering.

GRE is preferred but not required.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Academic Records/Transcripts
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
• Proof of English Proficiency.

English Proficiency Minimum:

TOEFL Paper (PBT)	553
TOEFL Internet (iBT)	82
IELTS	6.5
PTE	55
Duolingo (approved through Spring 2026)	115

Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS:No

Financial Statement: Application

International Requirements:

• Financial Statement:  Application
• English Proficiency Minimum:

  TOEFL Paper (PBT)	600
  TOEFL Internet (iBT)	100
  IELTS	7.5
  PTE	68
  Duolingo (approved through spring 2026)	115

Construction engineers enable designs to become reality. They participate in teams responsible for developing proposals, managing projects, solving problems and getting the job done using the latest methods.

Dawn Miller

millerdm@iastate.edu
Program Homepage

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Apply a minimum of 2 months in advance of a fall or spring semester start. Due to lack of available courses, do not apply for summer semester.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Academic Records/Transcripts
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
• Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

• Program Requires GRE: No (Preferred, but not required.)
• Twelve credits (4 courses) are required to complete the Construction Management Graduate Certificate. This is the only Construction Management graduate option at ISU.
• Required courses are CE501, CE502 and CE503. An elective can be chosen from CE505 or any CE594 option.
• If you wish to earn an MS or PHD in Construction Engineering and Management, please apply for major of Civil Engineering w/specialization of Construction Engineering & Management.
• Program Requires GMAT: No
• Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

• Financial Statement:  Application
• English Proficiency Minimum:

  TOEFL Paper (PBT)	553
  TOEFL Internet (iBT)	82
  IELTS	7.5
  PTE	55
  Duolingo (approved through spring 2026)	115

Resilient buildings and bridges. Safer roads. Sustainable materials. Innovative construction. Clean drinking water. Intelligent infrastructure. Every aspect of the Iowa State University Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering is focused on a better quality of life for Iowa, our nation and our world.

Dawn Miller

ccee-grad-inquiry@iastate.edu
Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

First consideration for assistantship: Dec.15 for the following Fall (August) start. August 1 for following Spring (January) start. Only complete applications will be considered (see required docs above). Applications for Master of Engineering or any self-funded or sponsored applicants for MS or PHD are considered on a rolling basis.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Academic Records/Transcripts
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
• Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

• Required documents: Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended, Statement of Purpose, Resume/CV, 3 LOR’s, English proficiency (international students). Upload all documents to application, do not send to department.
• Assistantship consideration for MS/thesis and PHD. MEng is not considered. Indicate on application checkboxes consideration for RA, TA or both.
• GRE is preferred but not required.
• Online program includes Civil Engineering without specialization area OR with program focus of Construction Engineering and Management.
• The International Collaborative Education Program (ICEP) is intended for participating institutions that have an agreement with the College of Engineering. For additional information, please click here.
• Program Requires GRE: No
• Program Requires GMAT: No
• Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

• Financial Statement:  Application
• English Proficiency Minimum:

  TOEFL Paper (PBT)	553
  TOEFL Internet (iBT)	82
  IELTS	6.5
  PTE	55
  Duolingo (approved through spring 2026)	115

Online Degree Information