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    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

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    Nashville, USMEngIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $72,570.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    11%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    9
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits

    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Vanderbilt University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MEng program based in Nashville, US. Tuition is $72,570 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Non-thesis professional master's program in environmental engineering emphasizing reliability and risk management in environmental systems, water resources, quality and treatment, sustainable infrastructure, nuclear environmental engineering, and materials durability.

    Focus: coursework
    QS: 199, Times Higher Education: 98 | US News #39 Engineering

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min the School of Engineering is not requiring Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for consideration for admission.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 89 iBT
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $26,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Vanderbilt University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Vanderbilt University is $72,570 across 30 required credits.
    Is Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Vanderbilt University online or in-person?
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Vanderbilt University is offered in-person.
    How long does Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Vanderbilt University take to complete?
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Vanderbilt University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Vanderbilt University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.0
    Is Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Vanderbilt University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at Vanderbilt University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.