Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Program - General Track

Designing and building modern, efficient, and sustainable structures requires on-going innovation. Stanford's Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Certificate combines cutting-edge research in materials science, physics, biology, mathematics, computing, and the social sciences to create a global understanding of the future of engineering. This certificate will help you create a unique set of skills that will empower you to build better cities, water systems, highway networks, and energy grids.

Platform
Watch lectures online within 20 minutes of the on-campus class

Pace
Follow a 10-week schedule of weekly lectures and assignments

Proof
Complete 4 courses to earn a graduate certificate
Learning Options
Individual Courses
Each course can be taken individually or as part of the certificate program. You'll earn 3-4 units of academic credit for every course completed.
Graduate Certificate
Begin your certificate in any academic quarter a course is offered. Complete your application now so that you can enroll at the beginning of the next academic quarter.
To earn the certificate, you must:
- Complete 4 courses in the certificate program
- Receive a B (3.0) or better in each course
Who Should Enroll?
Engineering professionals and students interested in:
- civil engineering
- building technologies
- long-term sustainability
- energy conservation in buildings and ecosystems
- engineering built and natural environments
- returning to academia to pursue a master's or Ph.D.
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Featured Faculty

Mark Jacobson
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Director, Atmosphere/Energy Program
Senior Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment
Senior Fellow, Precourt Institute for Energy