Master of Engineering (Research) | Civil and Environmental Engineering

Master (Research)

Programme Type

Full-time, Part-time

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) offers higher degree programmes by research, on a part-time and full-time basis. We are #3 in Asia and #9 in the world for Civil & Structural Engineering, according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

 

Full-Time Master of Engineering (M.Eng): 

Minimum period of candidature is 12 months, maximum is 36 months 

Part-Time  Master of Engineering (M.Eng): 

Minimum period of candidature is 12 months, maximum is 36 months 

 

Students can choose to pursue a Master of Engineering degree in one of the following research areas:  

Construction Technology and Management 

  • Construction Technology and Management  
  • Risks and Project Financing  
  • Facility and Infrastructure Management 

Environmental and Water Resources

  • Membrane Technology in Environmental Engineering  
  • Water Reclamation Technologies  
  • Waste Reuse and Resource Recovery  
  • Environmental Biotechnology  
  • Integrated Urban Water Management  
  • Environmental Fluid Mechanics  
  • Sediment Transport  
  • Coastal Management 

Geotechnical Engineering

  • Foundations of High-Rise Buildings  
  • Land Reclamation  
  • Underground Space Development  
  • Tropical Soil Engineering  
  • Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology 

Maritime Studies

  • Maritime Energy and Sustainable Development 
  • Maritime Logistics  
  • Port Economics and Management  
  • Maritime Strategy and Risk Management  
  • Strategic and Quality Management in Shipping  
  • Supply Chain Management 

Structures and Mechanics

  • Computational Mechanics  
  • Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics  
  • Protective Technology  
  • Fire Engineering  
  • Concrete and Steel Technology 

Transportation Engineering

  • Transport Modelling and Traffic Management  
  • Transport Planning  
  • Congestion Pricing  
  • Road Safety Engineering  

More information

There are two intakes each year - August or January. Applicants are advised to upload their applications 4 months before their desired intake. 

Intake in August or January is subjected to the school's selection and recommendation. The University reserves the right to admit applicants in other semesters. 

TOEFL/IELTS is required for applicants whose Bachelor programme is not conducted in English. Test dates must be within 2 years or less from date of application.

  • TOEFL : 600 / 100 (Paper / Internet)  
  • IELTS : 6.5 (Academic) 

Admission & Programme Information 

Admission Criteria 

A good Honours degree, at least Second Class Honours, Upper Division or Honours (Distinction) and the ability to pursue research in his proposed field of advanced study. 

Application Period 

There are two intakes each year – August or January 

  • August Intake: 1 October to 28 February 2026
  • January Intake: 1 June to 31 July  

Each application is chargeable at S$50 (Net)


Online Application


List of Supporting Documents

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Tuition Fees

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Coursework Components 

  • 9 AUs with CGPA 3.00  

Research Component 

  • Submission of thesis for examination 

Programme Structure 

  • The candidate will pursue the research work under the supervision of the supervisor and submit for examination a thesis based on the research work done.  The candidate must keep in frequent and regular contact with the supervisor regarding the research throughout the candidature period. 

  • The candidate is required to attend classes and pass the examination to meet the coursework requirements such as Academic Unit (AU) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

  • Upon completion of the research, the candidate is required to submit the thesis in a form ready and acceptable for examination before the expiry of the maximum candidature.

Candidature Period

  Full TimePart-Time

Programme 

Minimum 

Maximum 

Minimum 

Maximum 

Master of Engineering 

1 year 

3 years 

1 year 

3 years 

Current students: Please refer to the school's intranet.

Prospective students: For more information, you may send in an enquiry.

Research Scholarships

For International Applicants

  • LPDP-NTU Master’s Scholarship Programme (INSTEP) : Designed for Indonesian students who wish to pursue a full-time Master’s at NTU.