Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. Environmental engineers work to improve drinking water supply, public health, recycling, sustainability, to control water and air pollution, and manage waste.
Areas of Specialization
Water and wastewater treatment
Air quality
Environmental remediation
Environmental technology
Energy and sustainability
Water resources management
Environmental health
Career Paths
Honors in the Major
Students in Environmental Engineering who meet all of the following criteria can be awarded honors in the major upon graduation:
A 3.000 cumulative GPA in all UWM graded credits;
A 3.500 GPA over all upper-division (300-level and higher) Civ Eng courses;
Participation in the Accelerated MS program with successful completion of 6 credits that can apply towards the MS degree program.
September 2025
College of Engineering and Applied Science
3200 North Cramer Street,
MILWAUKEE,
Wisconsin,
53211, United States
Students who are graduating high school seniors or high school graduates (or equivalent) who haven’t previously attended a college or university.
TOEFL IBT: 79 or higher
TOEFL PBT: 548 or higher
IELTS/IELTS Indicator: 6.5 or higher
Duolingo: 120 or higher
PTEA: 56 or higher
IB: 5 in HL English
British A-level: C or Better
Fall (September) Semester Applications: March 1
Spring (January) Semester Applications: December 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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