Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering at Yale University is a comprehensive interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing our planet today. The curriculum integrates principles from engineering, science, and policy to prepare graduates for careers in sustainable development, environmental protection, and resource management. Students engage with topics such as water and air quality, waste management, renewable energy, environmental policy, and pollution control, gaining both theoretical understanding and practical experience through laboratory work, field studies, and research projects. The program emphasizes critical thinking, innovation, and leadership, encouraging students to develop sustainable solutions that balance environmental integrity with economic and social needs. Faculty members are leading experts in their fields, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Opportunities for internships, collaborative research, and participation in environmental initiatives further enhance students’ readiness for professional roles or advanced study. Graduates of the Environmental Engineering program at Yale are well-prepared to pursue careers in industry, government, non-profit organizations, or graduate programs, contributing to the development of technologies and policies that promote environmental health and sustainability worldwide. The university's state-of-the-art facilities, extensive resources, and vibrant academic community support a rigorous and enriching educational experience. Whether students aim to innovate in pollution control, develop sustainable infrastructure, or inform environmental policies, Yale’s program offers a solid foundation and the flexibility to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 45800 Year (National)
• USD 45800 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

Typical Course Sequence:

Freshman

• General Chemistry
• Differential Calculus
• General Chemistry Lab
• Intro to Environmental Engineering
• Integral Calculus

Sophomore

• Biology
• Multivariable Calculus
• General Physics
• Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations
• Green Engineering & Sustainable Design
• Advanced General Physics

Junior

• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Aquatic Chemistry
• Air Pollution Control
• Track-Specific Environmental Electives

Senior

• Transport Processes
• Water Quality Control
• Chemical Engineering Process Design
• Track-Specific Environmental Electives

Requirements

• Common Application and Yale-Specific Questions
• $80 Application Fee or Fee Waiver
• Two Teacher Recommendations
• School Report (includes Transcript and Counselor Recommendation)
• Standardized test results, including either
• the SAT and Two SAT Subject Tests or
• the ACT Plus Writing Test
• Mid-Year Report (due when first semester or trimester senior grades become available at your school)

If your application materials include any documents that are not in English, you must provide us with an official English translation in addition to the original documents.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Yale University.

Funding

Yale admits students for their academic and personal promise without regard to their ability to pay. Concern about cost should not keep students from applying. 100% of demonstrated need will be met.

A financial aid award typically includes a need-based Yale Scholarship and a student contribution (which consists of a term time job and student income). Students are not expected to take out loans. Yale financial aid covers 100% of demonstrated financial need for all undergraduates.

Accreditation

The Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at Yale University is a vibrant community of scholars where chemical engineering guided by sustainability, and environmental engineering with a molecular focus, come together at one of the world’s leading academic institutions. The 14 full time faculty members lead research efforts in nanomaterials, soft matter / complex fluids, interfacial phenomena, biomolecular engineering, energy, water, and sustainability.