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Master of Engineering in
Climate & Sustainability Engineering

Make Lasting Impact with Your MEng

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Time to Completion
3 semesters
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Engineer Transformative Solutions to Address Climate Challenges

Expand your knowledge and address dynamic challenges with Duke’s Master of Engineering in Climate & Sustainability Engineering program. In just 18 months, we prepare you to ask tough questions, communicate effectively, embrace uncertainty, and define issues clearly.

Solving critical climate and sustainability issues requires more than technical proficiency. Through three semesters of curated curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, you will:

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Built By & For Engineers

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Expert faculty and industry leaders help you develop skills the field actually needs. Build a foundation in energy transition, infrastructure, sustainable materials, and business — then gain specialized experience through your choice of electives.

Prepare for Career Success

Duke’s Master of Engineering in Climate & Sustainability Engineering is built to boost your career success. Learn from practicing engineers and join a thriving community of 195,000+ Duke alumni. Graduate equipped with the technical expertise required to synthesize the big picture of the climate landscape and implement detailed engineering solutions while becoming a leader in the industry.

With your MEng from Duke, explore job opportunities like:

  • Director of Sustainability
  • Senior Climate Scientist
  • Innovation Manager

Grow Your Skills

Where Climate & Critical Thinking Converge

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Widen your engineering perspective while developing a unique skill set that helps you better tackle modern climate challenges. In just 18 months, you’ll be ready to make a difference in the environment and your community with a Duke MEng in Climate & Sustainability Engineering.

Leading future climate and sustainability engineering solutions requires technical expertise and critical thinking. In Duke’s program, you’ll develop a unique skill set to engineer practical solutions that address climate and sustainability challenges in four pillar areas:

  1. Energy Transition
  2. Infrastructure Adaptation & Mitigation
  3. Sustainable Materials
  4. Sustainable Business
Classes You’ll Take
  • Applied Climate Engineering
  • Business Fundamentals for Engineers
  • Energy Transition
  • Internship and Project Assessment
  • Management of High-Tech Industries
  • Risk and Resilience Engineering
  • Systems Engineering for Climate and Response Modeling
  • The Materials Transition: From Linear to Circular Material Systems

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Impact-Driven Learning

Duke is dedicated to fostering a sustainable future. Every aspect of our program, from the classroom to the field, revolves around hands-on, applied learning. That's why we intentionally designed our curriculum to meet the demands of leading employers. Our Climate & Sustainability Engineering program weaves real-life examples and a mandatory internship throughout the coursework, culminating in a professional portfolio showcasing your engineering and design solutions.