Civil and Environmental Engineering

Stanford's School of Engineering offers graduate programs to earn a certificate or Master's degree.

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The mission of Stanford’s Civil and Environmental Engineering department is to advance education and research in engineering the built and natural environments, with a particular emphasis on long-term sustainability. We use technologies from materials science, physics, biology, mathematics, computing, and the social sciences to ask how we can best design and manage the buildings and cities, dams and water systems, highway networks, and energy grids that support our daily lives.
  • Join a Stanford classroom from your laptop
  • Enroll in a part-time program designed for professionals like you
  • Earn Graduate credit and a Stanford University transcript

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Biochemical Engineering

Combine essential chemical engineering concepts and biological principles to address the needs of the biotech industry. 

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Biochemistry II

This course will focus on metabolic biochemistry: the study of chemical reactions that provide the cell with the energy and raw materials necessary for life. 

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Microhydrodynamics

In this course, you will review the basics of fluid dynamics and macro, micro and molecular perspectives. 

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Molecular Thermodynamics

Learn about classical thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, and the development of statistical thermodynamics to address the collective behavior of molecules. 

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Electrochemical Energy Conversion

This course covers the fundamentals of electrochemistry, and then builds on that knowledge to cover the applications of electrochemistry in energy conversion.

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Graduate Certificate 

360-480 hours per certificate

Earn a credential that will make your resume stand out from the crowd

Meet new colleagues in each new course to create your Stanford network

$16,224-$27,040 per certificate

Graduate Course

90-120 hours per course

Earn up to 18 units of academic credit that may contribute to a certificate or a degree

Connect with other students taking the same course

$4,056-$6,760 per course

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Program: General Track

You will learn:

  • Advance education and research in engineering the built and natural environments, with a particular emphasis on long-term sustainability.
  • Use technologies from materials science, physics, biology, mathematics, computing and the social sciences.
  • Learn how to create the best design and manage the buildings and cities, dams and water systems, highway networks, and energy grids that support our daily lives.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Program: Virtual Design and Construction Track
You will learn:
  • Parametric design modeling and optimization platforms and scripting environments that enable rapid generation of 3D models for rapid evaluation of parametrically-driven design alternatives.
  • Techniques to integrate project information that's made seamlessly accessible to support a diverse project team.
  • Broader engineering and economic context of BIM and VDC within operations management, decision-making theory, and sustainability-focused design.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Program: Project Risk Analysis and Assessment Track
You will learn:
  • Learn how some risks can be mitigated through proper assessment, mitigation, and decision making.
  • Understand cutting-edge tools and approaches for project risk analysis and assessment that incorporate a broad range of social, environmental, and economic indicators.
  • Learn a range of quantitative skills, computational tools, and approaches to support “go” or “no go” decision-making, project financing choices, and project risk mitigation.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Program: Venture Creation for the Real Economy Track
You will learn:
  • Learn to use emerging materials science, engineering, medical, and IT technologies to radically apply innovation to the real economy, thereby producing real economic value for society as well as for the entrepreneurs.
  • Key elements of new venture creation for the real economy, including identifying opportunities, developing business plans, determining funding sources, developing products and services, and managing innovation.
  • Gain the knowledge and network to successfully launch impactful business ideas, governmental initiatives, and non-profit entities.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Master's Degree
Master's program features:
  • Take core civil and environmental engineering courses in areas like project finance, energy, design, and construction.
  • Ability to follow your own interests and goals by selecting elective courses.
  • A flexible format that is fully online and, part-time. Perfect for working professionals looking for further education in civil and environmental engineering.

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