Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before November 2026, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
- Apply before July 2027, National (estimated deadline)
- Apply before March 2027, International (estimated deadline)
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL® iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Golden, United States
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering
Overview
Mines students are known for being stewards of Earth and the environment. They seek innovative solutions to challenges related to water and air pollution, recycling, waste disposal and public health. And the Environmental Engineering program at Colorado School of Mines provides the opportunity to take that knowledge further and make a difference in communities around the world.
Career Types
- Environmental remediation engineer
- Water project manager
- Environmental health and safety director
- Green building engineer
- Air pollution control engineer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Numerical Methods for Engineers
- Finite Element Methods for Engineers
- Advanced Soil Mechanics
- Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
- Soil Behavior
- Advanced Geomaterial Mechanics
- Hillslope Hydrology and Stability
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL® iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree: Required
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International / Non-residents: 60,436 AUD / year (approx. 42,840 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 60,436 AUD / year (approx. 42,840 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 27,780 AUD / year (approx. 19,692 USD / year)
Living costs
Golden, United States: 1,340–1,904 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

