Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is an internationally recognized leader in education and research, renowned for its research excellence, interdisciplinary education, and close faculty–student interaction. WashU has more than 4,700 full-time faculty members, and its 15,000 students, hail from more than 110 countries and regions. Twenty-six Nobel laureates have been affiliated with WashU.
Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is an internationally recognized leader in education and research, renowned for its research excellence, interdisciplinary education, and close faculty–student interaction. WashU has more than 4,700 full-time faculty members, and its 15,000 students, hail from more than 110 countries and regions. Twenty-six Nobel laureates have been affiliated with WashU.
In the latest rankings, U.S. News & World Report ranks WashU No. 16 among national universities (2026); WashU is also on Forbes' 2026 Private New Ivies list and No. 28 in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
The Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (EECE), part of WashU's McKelvey School of Engineering, brings together cutting-edge fields including advanced energy technologies, environmental engineering science, chemical engineering, bioengineering & biotechnology, and artificial intelligence & data analytics for engineering.
EECE offers three master's degrees — Master of Science (MS)、Master of Engineering (MEng), and MEng/MBA Joint Degree— with three flexible pathways to a master's degree: coursework only, research project, or thesis, serving students aiming for industry careers as well as those planning to pursue a PhD.
EECE is home to five research centers, including the Carbon Utilization Redesign for Biomanufacturing (CURB), an Engineering Research Center funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). In 2026, EECE's annual research awards reached approximately $27 million.
Graduates hold leadership positions in diverse areas, including the semiconductor industry, environmental consulting, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, biorefining, sustainability and clean energy, for such high-profile companies as Pfizer, AbbVie, ExxonMobil, Bayer and Jacobs.
The program welcomes applicants with undergraduate backgrounds in chemistry, biology, environmental science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science, information technology, physics, and related fields.